More Than 50 Artists Opened Their Doors Across Wellington’s South Coast September 13, 2026 More than 50 artists opened their studios and community spaces across Wellington’s South Coast this weekend for the fifth annual South Coast Arts Trail. The… ...
Wellington artist Lynn Blann brings Italian-selected artwork home for exhibition August 27, 2026 A Wellington artist selected for a prestigious international art exhibition in Italy will showcase her work in the capital next month, giving local audiences the… ...
World of WearableArt GLO! set to light up Wellington August 24, 2026 World of WearableArt will return to Wellington next month, bringing more than 100 finalist garments from around the world to the stage for the 2026… ...
Cohen Holloway stars in Circa political satire August 20, 2026 Actor and comedian Cohen Holloway is among the Wellington performers taking the stage in Public Service Announcements, now running at Circa Theatre. The long-running political… ...
Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville August 17, 2026 A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at… ...
Hanne Jøstensen brings winter tour home to Island Bay August 2, 2026 Wellington-based Norwegian songwriter Hanne Jøstensen will finish her six-show winter tour with a performance at St Hilda’s Island Bay Anglican Church on Sunday, September 13.… ...
Victoria University names 2026 Pasifika writer in residence July 29, 2026 Victoria University of Wellington has appointed writer and performer Kasi Valu as its Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will spend three months… ...
Capitol brings rich seasonal menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026 July 28, 2026 Capitol Restaurant is bringing a four-course set menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026, built around local produce, seasonal cooking and bold winter flavours. The… ...
Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington July 23, 2026 Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists… ...
Wellington College pupils bound for Edinburgh Fringe July 21, 2026 Eleven Wellington College pupils will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, presenting an original production developed through months of rehearsal and creative collaboration.… ...
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards July 19, 2026 Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and… ...
Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut July 17, 2026 Sixteen-year-old pianist Shan Liu will make his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra solo debut in Wellington this month. The Year 12 student will perform Prokofiev’s Piano… ...
Wellington’s Fringe Festival gets new director July 16, 2026 Creative Capital Arts Trust has appointed Luke Eisemann as the new director of the New Zealand Fringe Festival. Eisemann has worked with the festival since… ...
RNZB winter season honours ballet trailblazers in Wellington July 14, 2026 The Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring its 2026 Winter Season to Wellington’s St James Theatre for four performances from Thursday 16 July to Saturday… ...
All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital July 10, 2026 Wellington is preparing for a busy Matariki long weekend, with a sold-out All Blacks test and major waterfront events expected to draw thousands of people… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title July 9, 2026 Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest returns to Fringe Bar July 8, 2026 Wellington’s premier open mic comedy competition returns this month, giving new comedians the chance to test their material in front of a live audience. The… ...
Dreamgirls mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape July 7, 2026 A new public artwork celebrating Matariki has been created in central Wellington through a collaboration between Dreamgirls Art Collective and jewellery brand Pandora. The large-scale… ...
Wellington central library hits half a million visits July 3, 2026 Wellington’s reopened central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has reached half a million visits since reopening in March, bringing more people into the… ...
Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide July 2, 2026 Three Wellington restaurants have received one Michelin Star each in the first Michelin Guide for New Zealand. Ortega Fish Shack, Logan Brown and Jano Bistro… ...
CubaDupa 2027 calls for artists July 1, 2026 CubaDupa is calling for artists to help bring its 2027 street festival to life in Wellington. Artist Expressions of Interest are now open for bold,… ...
Weavers of Te Ataarangi opens at Thistle Hall June 29, 2026 A special Matariki exhibition honouring five decades of te reo Māori revitalisation has opened at Thistle Hall. Weavers of Te Ataarangi features work by current… ...
Author to sign copies of new crime and justice book in Karori June 18, 2026 Readers will have the chance to meet journalist and author Asher Emanuel when he visits Marsden Books in Karori later this month to sign copies… ...
Wellington’s Te Rua Archives named New Zealand’s top civic, health and arts property June 18, 2026 Wellington’s Te Rua Archives New Zealand has been recognised as the country’s leading civic, health and arts property, taking out a major honour at the… ...Drax Project and Bret McKenzie to open Wellington Town Hall (June 17, 2026) A landmark moment in Wellington’s cultural story is set to take centre stage when Drax Project & Friends headline the Grand Opening of Te Whare… ...
Central library wins three architecture awards (June 14, 2026) Wellington’s central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has won three honours at the 2026 Wellington Regional Architecture Awards, taking out the Heritage and… ...
Youth orchestra celebrates ocean and conservation milestone in Wellington (June 11, 2026) The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will celebrate WWF-New Zealand’s 50th anniversary with a special ocean-themed concert in Wellington next month, bringing together some of the… ...
Active winter events keep Wellington moving (June 5, 2026) Wellington families, swimmers and cyclists have a busy month ahead, with low-cost recreation events, guided rides and school holiday activities running across the city in… ...
Waenga opens new Wellington arts venue (May 31, 2026) A new theatre production exploring power, justice and civic participation will open Wellington City Council's new central-city arts space next month before embarking on a… ...
Lōemis adds music and food to midwinter ball (May 25, 2026) Lōemis Festival has announced its final acts and events for 2026, adding more music, cuisine pop-ups, workshops and a Midwinter Solstice Ball to its two-week… ...
Wellington artists move into Market Lane centre (May 22, 2026) Toi Pōneke Arts Centre will move to 3 Market Lane and reopen in late June as Toi Aro, giving Wellington artists a new central city… ...
Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas (May 20, 2026) Six New Zealand climate solutions have been nominated by Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognising local work to… ...
DOC EDGE Film Festival brings World Premieres to Wellington (May 19, 2026) Doc Edge Festival will return to Wellington next month, bringing a selection of documentary films from its 2026 programme to The Roxy Cinema from July… ...
Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship (May 15, 2026) A major Thai cultural festival will bring food, performances and traditional arts to central Wellington on Saturday as Thailand and New Zealand celebrate 70 years… ...
Dome film festival lands in Wellington (May 13, 2026) Australasia’s only festival dedicated to fulldome cinema is coming to Wellington this week, with audiences set to experience immersive storytelling under the dome at Space… ...
Comedy and music stars rally for Wellington flood relief (May 6, 2026) Some of New Zealand’s biggest comedy and music names will take the stage in Wellington this month for a major fundraiser supporting flood-affected residents. Pōneke… ...
LEGO Star Wars exhibition to debut in Wellington (May 5, 2026) A major international exhibition featuring millions of LEGO bricks and iconic Star Wars scenes will make its world debut in Wellington this winter. LEGO Star… ...
Kiwi legend Dai Henwood to host Comedy Gala in Wellington (April 30, 2026) Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood will host the opening night of the NZ International Comedy Festival in Wellington next month, bringing a line-up of local and… ...
Fat Freddy’s Drop to honour founding member in Wellington (April 30, 2026) Fat Freddy’s Drop will return to the stage in May with three Wellington performances celebrating their debut album and honouring founding member Chris Faiumu, known… ...
Brett Perkins to play one night Wellington show (April 27, 2026) American-born, Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter Brett Perkins will perform a one-night show in Wellington on Friday, May 1, marking his only appearance in the capital. The all-ages… ...
Pink Floyd Experience brings The Wall to Wellington (April 17, 2026) The Pink Floyd Experience will bring its live tribute to The Wall to Wellington on May 9, with a show at TSB Arena. The tribute… ...
Romeo and Juliet takes centre stage in Wellington (April 13, 2026) A classic love story will be brought to life through music when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Romeo and Juliet in Wellington this winter.… ...
Wellington film society draws crowds back to cinema (April 13, 2026) Nearly 2,000 Wellingtonians are spending their Monday nights at the movies, as the Wellington Film Society continues to grow its audience at The Embassy Theatre.… ...
ULTRA festival set for Wellington debut (April 13, 2026) ULTRA New Zealand will be held in Wellington for the first time, with the international music festival set to take over the waterfront in April.… ...
