A Nationwide NZ Tour Celebrating Music, Travel & Connection!
Beloved Franco-American–Kiwi duo Sonia & Nigel are thrilled to announce their When I See Paris Again tour — a musical journey across New Zealand from October to November 2025, blending French charm, Kiwi warmth, and world-class musicianship.
Experience a taste of Paris with original songs from the duo’s acclaimed book and CD Sweet Paname, alongside world-folk favourites that will transport audiences from France to Aotearoa and beyond – quite literally so for those lucky enough to catch their shows aboard the Wellington - Picton Interislander ferry!
Having performed together around the world for nearly a decade, Sonia & Nigel bring audiences a polished, intimate and soulful performance that celebrates music as a vehicle for joy, healing, connection and cross-cultural storytelling.
The When I See Paris Again Tour is a tribute to Sonia’s home city of Paris.
Sonia Wilson is a Franco-American singer-songwriter whose music has taken her from the streets of Paris, across the Kenyan savannah, through remote Himalayan villages, and to New Zealand, which she now calls home. When she’s not performing, Sonia teaches ukulele, guitar and voice.
Nigel Gavin Nigel Gavin is an exceptional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose career has taken him across New Zealand and around the world. Originally from Long Island, New York, he has become a cornerstone of the New Zealand music scene, performing on 7-string guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass – indeed, almost anything with strings. Nigel has toured internationally with the legendary Robert Fripp and the League of Crafty Guitarists and has performed and recorded with groups such as the Nairobi Trio, the Fondue Set, the Jews Brothers, the Blue Bottom Stompers, Lorina Harding, Wayne Gillespie, Whirimako Black, and Jonathan Besser & Bravura. He also founded and mentors the acclaimed guitar ensemble Gitbox Rebellion.
TOUR DATES
OCTOBER
PICTON – Fri 31 October, 7.30 – 9pm
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St, Picton 7220
NOVEMBER
RUBY BAY – Sat 1 November, 6.30pm
Ruby Bay Store, 174 Stafford Dr, Ruby Bay, 7005
CHRISTCHURCH – Sun 2 November, 4 – 6pm
Te Matatiki Toi Ora the Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: General Admission $25.00; Table $50.00 per person (includes a complimentary beverage and a platter of snacks for the table); Senior 65+ $20.00; Child (aged 17 and under) $10.00 (+ $1.50 booking fee per ticket)
GERALDINE – Tues 4 November, 7-9pm
Geraldine Academy of Performance & Arts, 79 Talbot St, Geraldine
DUNEDIN - Wed 5 November, 7pm
Don's place, 74 Craigleith St, Northeast Valley, Dunedin 9010
Tickets on the door $25 each.
No reservations so please arrive early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
BANKS PENINSULA - Fri 7 November, 7-9pm
Pigeon Bay Community Hall, 35 Wharf Rd, Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula
6pm doors and potluck, 7pm music.
Tickets are on sale online for $20 (+ booking fee) or $25 at the door.
AKAROA – Sat 8 November, 6 – 9pm
The Grand Hotel, 6 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520
This is a family-friendly FREE SHOW!
PICTON FERRY – Wed 12 November, 3 - 4.30pm
Kaitaki Interislander - Picton to Wellington
Bands on Board FREE concert on the ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington
WELLINGTON – Wed 12 November, 5.30 – 10.20pm
PRIVATE EVENT – 130th Anniversary of Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, Wellington
WELLINGTON – Sat 15 November, 7.30pm
Hilltop Private House Concerts, Wellington
Suggested donation of $30
WELLINGTON – Sun 16 November, Hilltop Music Workshops
11am to 12.30pm - French Music & A Capella Singing
2 to 3.30pm Sonia & Nigel Guitar and Ukulele Workshop
Bookings essential, $25 each
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