New Zealand String Quartet

Grab a spot on our couch and enjoy the noise at The Racket Lounge - a chill classical music series showcasing up-and-coming Pōneke musicians.

If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, or if you have and now you want to see talented emerging musicians experimenting and playing what they want to play, then The Racket Lounge is for you. Over the past two seasons we’ve seen classical covers, jazz ensembles, video game soundtracks, original compositions, loop pedals, poetry and much more. Our 2026 season is shaping up to be just as epic, plus with your tickets starting at just $5 you can afford to take a chance on something new.

Each concert will feature a different line up of musicians and genres, to be announced a week before each session. If you’re a musician looking to perform at The Racket Lounge, then head to the New Zealand String Quartet’s website to see how to apply.

So, we’ll see you at Bedlam and Squalor to make a racket!