Ngā mahi whakangahau
Put it on the calendar
Check out some of the exciting events the Council is supporting over the summer months. For more information, visit our events and festivals page.
Note: This information is current as of the date of the original publication of Sunday 16 June 2024. Please check the individual event websites and social media pages to see whether an event is on, has moved online, and for up-to-date venue and entry information.
Wellington Saints vs Franklin Bulls
6.30pm, Sunday 16 June 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
Visit the Saints website for more information.
Sci-Fi Sundays: The Dark Crystal
6pm, Sunday 16 June 2024 | Space Place
Experience the magic of Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy epic in Space Place’s planetarium. Visit the Space Place website for more information.
Rongoā Tī Party
10am – 12pm, Sunday 16 June 2024 | Nairn Street Cottage
Join Kere Arapata for a kapu tī and a kōrero about rongoā Māori at Nairn Street Cottage. Visit the Nairn Street Cottage website for more information.
Matariki with Wellington Gardens
Monday 17 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024 | Otāri-Wilton’s Bush and Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
Keep an eye out for events at our gardens, with rāranga wānanga, titiwai hīkoi and more. Book online on the Wellington Gardens website.
Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder
Until Monday 28 October 2024 | Tākina
Explore the science behind the global hit series – unravelling the mystery of why the TARDIS is bigger on the inside. Visit the WellingtonNZ website for more information.
Mānawatia-a-Matariki
5am – 7am, Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Space Place
Celebrate Puanga ki Matariki with a special planetarium show, kai, and early-morning stargazing (weather permitting). Visit the Space Place website for more information.
Lōemis
Until Friday 27 June 2024
Explore the unfamiliar with music, film, installations, workshops, a giant hybrid art market, hearty food offerings, and a wolf-infused Friday night winter solstice celebration. Visit the Lōemis website for more information.
Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
Sunday 23 June 2024 | Sky Stadium
The capital city’s favourite footrace for all ages and abilities with a full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and Kids’ Magic Mile. Visit the Wellington Marathon website for more information.
Topsy Turvy
From Monday 24 June 2024 | Nōku te Ao Capital E
Step into a world of illusion and surprise at the latest play activation for kids under five. Visit the Capital E website for more information.
Puanga Matariki ki Te Māra a Tāne
June – July 2024 | Zealandia
Celebrate Puanga and Matariki and look to the future with interactive performances, hands-on crafts, and self-led activities. Visit the Zealandia website for more information.
Astronomy on Tap
8pm – 10pm, Tuesday 25 June | Space Place
Sit back and relax in our full-dome digital planetarium. Visit the Space Place website for more information.
Age Concern: Tea & Tech
10am – 2.30pm, Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Linden Community Hall
Baffled by technology? Come to our free workshop and bring your digital device. Visit the Age Concern Wellington website for more information.
Hākari Under the Stars
5pm – 9pm, Thursday 27 June 2024 | Space Place
Our Matariki celebration returns with performances from Te Kura Huia and Casual Healing, star talks, tamariki activities and kai. Visit the Space Place website for more information.
Wellington Saints vs Otago Nuggets
4pm, Saturday 29 June 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
Visit the Saints website for more information.
Matariki Moves
10am – 12pm, Sunday 30 June 2024 | Nōku te Ao Capital E
Put on your party outfit and kanikani to celebrate Matariki. Visit the Capital E website for more information.
Tree of Remembrance
Until Sunday 30 June 2024 | Nairn Street Cottage
Matariki is a time to remember loved ones who have passed. Attach messages for friends and whānau to the beautiful Tree of Remembrance. Visit the Nairn Street Cottage website for more information.
Matariki at the Museum
10am – 5pm, until Monday 1 July 2024 | Wellington Museum
Visit for a drop-in pōhutukawa star craft session. Visit the Wellington Museum website for more information.
Wellington Saints vs Whai
7.30pm, Wednesday 3 July 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
Visit the Saints website for more information.
Doc Edge Festival 2024
Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Sunday 14 July | The Roxy Cinema and Te Auaha
Documentary screenings and immersive experiences in Wellington. Visit the Doc Edge website for more information.
Glow in the Dark Titiwai Tours
7pm and 8pm, Friday 5 July and Friday 2 August 2024 | Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
Join the fascinating tour into the world of titiwai, New Zealand's glow worms. Visit the Wellington Gardens website for more information.
Music at the Begonia House
11am – 12pm, Sunday 7 July and Sunday 4 August 2024 | Botanic Garden ki Paekākā | Free
Join the Friends of Wellington Botanic Garden for music in the Begonia House Foyer. Visit the Wellington Gardens website for more information.
REVEL
7.30pm, Saturday 13 July 2024 | Hannah Playhouse
World class cabaret acts, live music and bespoke cocktails come together. Visit the REVEL page for more information.
Wellington Saints vs Southland Sharks
3pm, Sunday 14 July 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
Visit the Saints website for more information.
Festival for the Future
Wednesday 17 July – Thursday 18 July 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
The largest leadership and innovation summit in Aotearoa, where ideas meet action and impact. Visit the Festival of the Future website for more information.
Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse vs Mainland Tactix
7.30pm, Monday 22 July 2024 | TSB Bank Arena
Visit the Pulse website for more information.
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival
Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Sunday 11 August 2024 | The Embassy, Roxy Cinema, and Light House Cinema Cuba
Whānau Mārama will bring audiences the best of cinema from around the globe and Aotearoa. Visit the New Zealand International Film Festival website for more information.
Photobook NZ
10am – 3pm, Saturday 10 August 2024 | Te Papa | Free
New Zealand's national photobook fair and festival. Visit the Photobook website for more information.
Visa Wellington On a Plate
Thursday 1 August 2024 – Saturday 31 August 2024
The largest culinary festival in Aotearoa takes over the capital for the month with local restaurants delivering a delicious line-up of ticketed and non-ticketed events and of course... burgers. Visa pre-sale starts on Monday 17 June 2024. Visit the Visa Wellington On a Plate website for more information.
Beervana
Friday 23 August – Saturday 24 August 2024 | Sky Stadium
Expand your mind and step into a beer wonderland. There'll be an all-new line-up of beers, brewers, and bites to immerse yourself in at New Zealand's ultimate celebration of good beer. Visit the Beervana website for more information.
Celebrate young artists
10am – 1pm, Sunday 25 August 2024 | Inverlochy Art School
Workshops and art talks for Wellington students aged 12–18. Visit the Inverlochy website for more information.
Where wild meets child
Until September 2024 | Zealandia
Explore Zealandia by torchlight on a Kids’ Night Walk, designed for kids under 12 to discover creatures that only come out at night. Visit the Zealandia website for more information.
XYZZY
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights | Space Place
Sit back as the dome theatre envelops you in a psychedelic journey. Visit the Space Place website for more information.
Wellington Museum Low Sensory Hour
4pm – 5pm, first Thursday of every month | Wellington Museum
Featuring low light and sound throughout the museum. Visit the Wellington Museum website for more information.
Nairn Street Cottage Tour
12pm – 4pm, weekends | Nairn Street Cottage
Gain a fresh perspective on Pōneke past with an interactive tour of one of Wellington’s oldest homes. Visit the Nairn Street Cottage website for more information.
Te Wā o te Kōanga – Spring Festival 2024
September 2024 | Various locations
Join Wellington Gardens for a series of springtime events. Programme to be announced on Thursday 1 August 2024. Visit the Wellington Gardens website for more information.