Recurring Event Dates

January 16/23/30: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

February 6/13/20/27: Fri, 6 Feb, 2026; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

March 6/13/20/27: Fri, 6 Mar, 2026; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

April 10/17/24: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026; 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

May 1/8/15/22/29: Fri, 1 May, 2026; 12:00 am –

Free
Bellini Bar, Hilton Auckland

Join students and alumni from the New Zealand Opera School every Friday evening at the Hilton Auckland’s Bellini Bar for Champagne & Opera experience from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. (Please note there is no Champagne & Opera on Friday 3rd April)

With its chic waterfront ambiance, Bellini Bar, together with Champagne Pommery and Piano Traders, invites you to relax and unwind as you enjoy an enchanting evening of live opera, delicious champagne and gourmet delights all set against the stunning backdrop of the Waitemata Harbour. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique way to spend your Friday night, Champagne & Opera Fridays promises an unforgettable experience.

Connect with the Hilton to reserve premium seating close to the performance, a bottle of Pommery Champagne paired with a decadent cheese and charcuterie platter ($158 for 6 guests). Champagne & Opera – Bellini