Rising Stars Concert Series 2026
On specific Tuesdays
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Venue: Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard
Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.
Supporting the next generation of musicians to shine!
Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of The Arts Centre to receive special $10 tickets.
Subscribe to the Concert Trust email list to receive updates and a more detailed programme for a particular event.
Email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com.
How do I get tickets?
In advance
Book your tickets online. Scroll down and select the concert you wish to attend and click on 'Find out more' to book your ticket.
On the day
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
Reserving Seats
Purchasing a ticket to a Tuesday Series concert guarantees you a seat to watch the performance. If you have a specific seat you prefer, please come early to reserve that seat. There is no formal reserve seating process.
Performances take place in the Great Hall of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre from 1.10pm to 1.50pm on the following dates:
Artists, venues and dates are subject to change.
Event Line-up:
Rangi Ruru Girls' School Music Showcase
Tuesday 26 May 2026 Great Hall
We open the series with choral and chamber music from Rangi Ruru Girls' School. Find out more
Burnside High School Chamber Music Groups
Tuesday 2 June 2026 Great Hall
This concert will feature groups from Burnside High School as they prepare for the National Chamber Music Competitions. Find out more
Anya Fang Piano Recital
Tuesday 16 June 2026 Great Hall
Anya Fang is a Year 13 Music and Academic scholar at Rangi Ruru, and learns piano with Michael Endres. Find out more
Lixin Zhang Piano Students
Tuesday 30 June 2026 Great Hall
Witness performances by some of the finest students of prodigious young pianist Lixin Zhang. Find out more
Hayley Jiang & Natalija Sekicki Violin Recital
Tuesday 21 July 2026 Great Hall
Violinists Hayley Jiang and Natalija Sekicki are both earning national recognition as musicians under the tutelage of Stephen Larsen. They will sweep you away with their impressive performance.
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Leo Yang Piano Recital
Tuesday 28 July 2026 Great Hall
Rising Stars audiences first met pianist Leo Yang, aged 12. Two years on, he continues to dazzle with intuitive, expressive playing.
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Iris Liu Piano Recital
Tuesday 4 August 2026 Great Hall
We are privileged to host Iris Liu's first ever solo piano recital. After just six years of formal training, Iris has already achieved her ATCL in piano and distinguished herself. Find out more
Terence Yang Flute Recital
Tuesday 11 August 2026 Great Hall
Terence studies flute with Anthony Ferner (and piano with Lixin Zhang) and has recently been awarded an internship with the CSO for 2026. Find out more
Keina Rollinson Cello and Marimba Recital
Tuesday 25 August 2026 Great Hall
Keina Rollinson (aged 18) has been studying percussion, cello and trombone since the age of 9. She performs regularly in the CSO and Woolston Brass and has both chamber music and brass band awards. Find out more
Burnside High School Specialist Music Programme Showcase
Tuesday 1 September 2026 Great Hall
In this concert, we present a selection of young musicians from the prestigious Burnside High Schools' Music Programme.
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Michael Endres Piano Students
Tuesday 8 September 2026 Great Hall
Internationally renowned concert pianist Michael Endres is in demand as a teacher, as well as a performer. This is your chance to experience the local talent he mentors.
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Michael Khor Piano Recital
Tuesday 29 September 2026 Great Hall
Michael Khor began learning the piano at the age of four and has performed in many recitals and competitions since. Awards include the Soroptomist Scholarship at age 10 and ROSL Scholarship at age 13. Find out more
Tristan Dunlop Violin and Piano Recital
Tuesday 10 November 2026 Great Hall
One of the musical polymaths in this year's series. He is an accomplished violinist, studying with Stephen Larsen and playing with the CSO, an award-winning jazz musician, and a composer. Find out more
Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital
Tuesday 17 November 2026 Great Hall
Brothers Ethan and Caleb Waines, and their piano teacher Mijin Jeon, have prepared a sparkling selection for this concert. The pair are series favourites and get better each year!
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Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo Cello and Piano
Tuesday 24 November 2026 Great Hall
The series ends on a high note, featuring two musicians whose stars have definitely risen - cellist Christine Jeon and pianist Matthew Seinafo. Find out more
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Friday 1 May 2026 Great Hall
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Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo Cello and Piano
Tuesday 24 November 2026 Great Hall
The series ends on a high note, featuring two musicians whose stars have definitely risen - cellist Christine Jeon and pianist Matthew Seinafo.
Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital
Tuesday 17 November 2026 Great Hall
Brothers Ethan and Caleb Waines, and their piano teacher Mijin Jeon, have prepared a sparkling selection for this concert. The pair are series favourites and get better each year!
Graeme James - Live at the Great Hall
Friday 1 May 2026 Great Hall
Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to the iconic Great Hall
Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo Cello and Piano
Tuesday 24 November 2026 Great Hall
The series ends on a high note, featuring two musicians whose stars have definitely risen - cellist Christine Jeon and pianist Matthew Seinafo.
Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital
Tuesday 17 November 2026 Great Hall
Brothers Ethan and Caleb Waines, and their piano teacher Mijin Jeon, have prepared a sparkling selection for this concert. The pair are series favourites and get better each year!