Events and festivals

Explore the many events and festivals that Wellington City Council produces and supports to make our city the vibrant cultural capital of New Zealand.

Performers/ vendors

We are looking for talent for our annual A Very Welly Christmas 2 day event on 27 and 28 November 2021.

Whether you perform on the streets, as a group on the stage, are a food mobile vendor or maybe just have something cool to share with the crowd or want to get involved in some way we want to hear from you! Anything considered especially if you can add that festive flair. 

Apply for A Very Welly Christmas

Applications close 8 October 2021.

Please note vendors need to follow the Wellington Region event packaging guidelines

Anzac Day

The City Arts and Events Team presents a yearly programme of public events to mark Anzac Day commemorations.

Africa Day

With the support of WCC, the African Community Council Wellington celebrates African unity. Go to africancommunity.org.nz

Artsplash 2021

The City Arts and Events Team presents: Artsplash, Wellington's annual primary and intermediate school arts festival.

Chinese New Year

With the support of WCC, the Asian Events Trust brings you an annual celebration of Chinese New Year in Wellington. Go to chinesenewyear.co.nz

CubaDupa

With the support of WCC and a WellingtonNZ partnered major event, a two-day festival celebrating the vibrancy and creative spirit of Cuba Street. Go to cubadupa.co.nz

Diwali

The City Arts and Events team, with support from CATNZ, presents Wellington's Indian and South East Asian communities' most vibrant cultural celebration.

Gardens Magic

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.

Homegrown

A WellingtonNZ partnered major event, Homegrown is the biggest party in the Kiwi music calendar. Go to homegrown.net.nz

Island Bay Festival

With the support of WCC, this two-day festival showcases the talent and diversity of the South Coast every February. Go to islandbayfestival.org.nz

Japan Festival of Wellington

Experience the flavours, sights and sounds of Japan under one roof.

Kids' Magic in the Dell

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!

Māori Language Week

Supported by WCC, Māori Language Week is an effort to raise awareness of te reo Māori in New Zealand.

Matariki ki Pōneke Festival

Nau mai, haere mai – celebrate Matariki with a stunning series of live and digital events.

Newtown Festival

With the support of WCC, Newtown Festival brings you a fabulous world of food, music and crafts with 15 stages and 450 stalls. Go to newtownfestival.org.nz

New Year's Eve

The City Arts and Events Team presents: New Years Eve in the capital!

New Zealand Festival of Arts

With the support of WCC, New Zealand Festival of the Arts transforms Wellington into a buzzing culture zone. Go to festival.nz

NZ Fringe Festival

With the support of WCC and WellingtonNZ, The New Zealand Fringe Festival is Aotearoa’s largest open-access arts festival for cutting edge events. Go to fringe.co.nz

Pasifika Festival

The City Arts and Events Team presents: The Wellington Pasifika Festival, a standout event in both the Wellington regional, and the national calendar.

ReCut

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.

Seniors' Week

The Community Services Team presents a series of community-led events for seniors in spring every year.

Spring Festival

The City Arts and Events Team presents: The Spring Festival.

Te Rā o Waitangi and Whānau Film Night 2022

The City Arts and Events Team presents: Te Rā o Waitangi. Join us for a celebration of Aotearoa’s national day.

A Very Welly Christmas

The City Arts and Events Team presents: A Very Welly Xmas. Join us for two days of festive fun on Lambton Quay.

Welly Weekend

The City Arts and Events Team presents: Welly Weekend

World of WearableArt

With support from WCC and a WellingtonNZ Strategic Partner major event, WOW brings together the world’s most incredible works of wearable art in a spectacular show. Go to worldofwearableart.com

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