Arts – Wellington News

Exterior of the building at 3 Market Lane in central Wellington, the new home of Toi Aro arts centre.

Wellington artists move into Market Lane centre

May 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Montage of climate innovation scenes, including farmland, marine conservation, sustainable packaging, research activity and a coastal clean-up team.

Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Promotional poster for Thai Festival Wellington 2026 celebrating 70 years of friendship between Thailand and New Zealand. The poster features a woman in traditional Thai dress dancing, Muay Thai fighters, Thai food, flowers, and Wellington-inspired graphics. Event details include Saturday 16 May, 10am to 5pm, with free entry.

Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Poster for Pōneke House Party fundraiser featuring bold orange and yellow lettering on a purple background, with musical notes, graphic icons and a badge reading “All profits to Wellington’s Mayoral Relief Fund

Comedy and music stars rally for Wellington flood relief

May 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Alt text: Two LEGO-built Star Wars characters face off with glowing lightsabers, one blue and one red, posed mid-duel against a dark, smoky background.

LEGO Star Wars exhibition to debut in Wellington

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A promotional graphic shows comedian Dai Henwood in a green embroidered suit beside text advertising the Best Foods Comedy Gala on May 2, 2026 at The Opera House.

Kiwi legend Dai Henwood to host Comedy Gala in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A group of seven people in a small wooden rowboat float on open water beside a giant, brightly coloured inflatable octopus with patterned tentacles and large yellow eyes.

Fat Freddy’s Drop to honour founding member in Wellington

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 sits outdoors playing an acoustic guitar, with mountains in the background and text highlighting his international touring career.

Brett Perkins to play one night Wellington show

April 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]