New Zealand Opera Week returns to Whanganui in early January with a series of concerts, masterclasses and exhibitions.
The annual event sees New Zealand's emerging opera stars descend on Whanganui for professional training from the best opera tutors from New Zealand, Great Britain and the United States.
This year Opera Week will be held January 9-22.
The first public event will be held on January 11, at Heritage House, when students from the school will perform a lunch-time concert.
On January 18, Dining With Opera will be held at Element Cafe and Restaurant, the Big Orange and the Red Lion.