'...a very special spirit'

Proudly playing in South Auckland for over 30 years

Based in South Auckland, New Zealand, the Manukau Symphony Orchestra has a unique mix of professional Tuakana Mentors, youth and community musicians, and is known for its ‘very special spirit’. Composed of around 120 players aged from 10 to over 80 years, the MSO presents a series of varied concerts annually to patrons from across Auckland. We perform with local, national an international artsists at the Due Drop Events Centre , Manukau, and Te Tuhi Art Gallery, Pakuranga. 

Highlights from one of your favourite concerts

Latest News

Verdi Meets Puccini review by NZ Herald's William Dart

We're thrilled with this outstanding review of our Verdi Meets Puccini concert led by Auckland Opera Studio at Auckland Town Hall

Our Coming of Night
World Premiere

Read Dr Sam Girling's interview with Sarah Jenkins, young composer of Coming of the Night.

Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition 2024

Final Round Winners

Manukau Songs: A Choral Symphony

Join The Orchestra

When you join the MSO, you also become part of the MSO whānau. The MSO gives several concerts each season, and rehearsals start a few weekends before the concert.

Support Us

The Manukau Symphony Orchestra is a charitable society. By donating, adopting a musician, making a bequest, or volunteering your time and expertise, you can help ensure the future and sustainability of Manukau’s orchestra.