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Explore the many events and festivals that Wellington City Council produces and supports to make our city the vibrant cultural capital of New Zealand.
The City Arts and Events Team present a yearly programme of public events to mark Anzac Day commemorations.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Artsplash, Wellington's annual primary and intermediate school arts festival.
With the support of WCC, CubaDupa is a vibrant two-day festival of art and music. Click here to visit cubadupa.co.nz.
With the support of WCC, Diwali is Wellington's Indian and South East Asian communities' most vibrant cultural celebration.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Gardens Magic. Our iconic free concert series returns to fill your summer nights with the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and brightest.
With the support of WCC, Homegrown is the biggest party in the Kiwi music calendar. Click here to visit homegrown.net.nz.
Experience the flavours, sights and sounds of Japan under one roof.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Kids' Magic in the Dell. Pack a picnic, grab the gang and head to the hills for fun at the Dell!
Supported by WCC, Māori Language Week is an effort to raise awareness of te reo Māori in New Zealand.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Matariki ki Pōneke, a Māori cultural celebration that marks the start of the Māori New Year.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: New Years Eve in the capital!
With the support of WCC, New Zealand Festival of the Arts transforms Wellington into a buzzing culture zone. Click here to visit festival.nz.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: The Wellington Pasifika Festival. Attracting over 15,000 people each year, it's a standout event in both the Wellington regional, and the national calendar.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: ReCut, A free, dynamic, outdoor arts events around the city to showcase Wellington as Aotearoa New Zealand’s Capital of Culture.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Seniors' Week. This series of community-led events for seniors is held in spring every year.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: The Spring Festival.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Te Rā o Waitangi. Join us for a celebration of Aotearoa’s national day.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: A Very Welly Xmas. Join us for two days of festive fun on Lambton Quay.
The City Arts and Events Team presents: Welly Weekend
WCC supports, the World of WearableArt (WOW), where art, design and fashion collide. Click here to visit worldofwearableart.com.