The Upper Hutt Piano Trust will present a special programme of piano and music events at Whirinaki Whare Taonga on Sunday 29 March 2026, celebrating World Piano Day.
World Piano Day (www.pianoday.org ) started 11 years ago as an international celebration of the piano and its music and is held on the 88th day of the year , the number of keys on a piano.
Upper Hutt Piano Trust is marking the occasion this year with a range of performances and activities showcasing the instrument’s versatility, beauty and enduring appeal. The programme will feature local and regional musicians and pianists, with events designed to appeal to music lovers of all genres of music and all ages.
We believe Upper Hutt is the only location in New Zealand to currently celebrate World Piano Day in a coordinated way .
Held at Upper Hutt’s cultural hub, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, the day will offer the community an opportunity to listen, play the Kawai grand piano themselves and experience live music in an inspiring setting.
We are expecting dance groups , electronic keyboards performers and other music groups to participate .
If you want more information or to take part please email WPD@upperhuttpianotrust.nz
The Upper Hutt Piano Trust will present a special programme of piano and music events at Whirinaki Whare Taonga on Sunday 29 March 2026 from 10 am to 7.30 pm .The morning session from 10-12pm is opened by a performance by Clare Derby on the Kawai grand piano.For the balance of the session there be performances to enjoy by piano students from Karen Boyce Music and Joanne Roelofs Music as well as dance performances from Anita’s Dance Academy. The public are invited to come and enjoy the performances, peruse the craft market and support the Arts in Upper Hutt . Entry is by donation to help cover costs of the event .
The Piano trust believes Upper Hutt is the only location in New Zealand to currently celebrate World Piano Day in a coordinated way .
It is planned to offer an opportunity to the community to play the Kawai grand piano themselves and experience live music in an inspiring setting.
In the afternoon from 3-5 pm Te Toki NZ School of Music students will play on the Kawai grand piano . Amelia Lim who was the Scholarship winner last year will be performing .
From 6 -7.30 pm the ever popular ‘Sam and Cam “ with their “Duelling Pianos “ will finish the day with a concert of popular music including Elton John and Billy Joel songs .
A wide range of music from classical to pop will feature throughout the day
A “thank you” to Paul Lambert for sending this article to The Upper Hutt Connection.
27/01/26
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