The Festival enlivens the world's coolest little capital with over 300 events in outdoor spaces and indoor stages across the city.
An iconic event on New Zealand's cultural landscape and a leading multi-arts festival in Australasia - the Festival has been taking place in February-March on every even-numbered year since 1986.
The Festival celebrates the world's top international artists as well as nurturing and presenting work from some of the best artists and producers in New Zealand. Creative collaborations are forged that excite and strive to provide extraordinary experiences for audiences.
The programme welcomes a number of Australasian premieres and epic events to Wellington next year, including The Contact Season of Power Plant, the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and The Big Bang.
One of the biggest sporting clashes on the Australian calendar is coming to Wellington.
The St Kilda Saints will take on the Brisbane Lions on Anzac Day, April 25.
The New Zealand Anzac Day match now being a permanent feature of the AFL home and away season and forming part of the Anzac Day activities to honour the servicemen and women who have given their lives to protecting both great countries.
It’s where New Zealanders go to stock up on the best food, drink, and kitchen equipment and learn how to cook like a star at home.
Sample the latest and best new products from hundreds of exhibitors, meet the passionate people behind them, gather great ideas for entertaining at home and take advantage of amazing show-only specials.
Don’t miss live cooking demos from celebrity chefs, dishing out invaluable advice and demonstrating recipes live in the Whirlpool Cooking Theatre.
The new Good Magazine Healthy Living Zone is also not to be missed. It’s the place to find out about the best products to nourish your body with healthy, delicious food.
A truly multi-purpose venue located on the capital’s fabulous waterfront
The TSB Bank Arena is the city’s most versatile indoor space – perfect for hosting public tradeshows, indoor sporting events, large concerts and impressive gala dinners.
The TSB Bank Arena is within an easy stroll of major hotel accommodation, culinary delights, quirky cafes, boutique shopping as well as Wellington’s arts, culture and entertainment precinct.
Where the best atmosphere and enjoyment in the city come together as one.
One of Wellington premier event destinations, close to many local attractions and easily accessible via public transport Westpac Stadium is the perfect place for all events from sporting to food and wine.
Wellington New Zealand's Capital City is the hub of What New Zealand has to offer
Wellington is great for events – accommodation is close by, there are some amazing attractions and we have a city full of great events to look forward to!
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