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Featured Events

Every year Wellington city hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, sporting matches, live theatre and dance, exhibitions and festivals. The Council supports many of these events through grants, event coordination, and promotional activities.

For a complete list of events in Wellington, visit the following websites.

Below are some examples of upcoming events.

Details

Summer City

28 December - 28 March, various locations

Summer City is Wellington's three-month festival of outdoor activities. Events include music festivals, extreme sports, cultural celebrations and children's entertainment.

See the Summer City section or download the brochure.

Summer City - Events List
Summer City Brochure (1.96Mb PDF)

New Zealand International Arts Festival

26 February - 21 March, various locations

The 2010 International Arts Festival brings Wellington some the world's finest dance, theatre, film, music, literature and visual arts.

NZ International Arts Festival website

Armageddon Expo

2 - 4 April, TSB Bank Arena

The Armageddon expo returns to Wellington and provides opportunities to meet movie stars, gaming, comics, music, rides and a variety of contests and giveaways.

Armageddon Expo website

A Day in Pompeii

Until 25 April, Te Papa

Credit: Statue of Venus, source - SANP. Vesuvius, source - Museum Victoria.

Learn about life in ancient Pompeii before Mt Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the bustling city. This exhibition features more than 250 priceless artefacts and a 3-D theatre simulating the eruption of Mt Vesuvius.

A Day in Pompeii - Te Papa website

Featured Events

Summer City

New Zealand International Arts Festival

Armageddon Expo

A Day in Pompeii

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