Major events bring change of course to the capital

The summer season has kicked-off with some major events hitting the city over the next few months – bringing some limited access around their locations.

Birdseye view of person doing manu and landing with big splash in water — Competitor does a manu - photo credit Paul Taylor

With major events come some street closures for organiser access, set-up, pack down, and primarily for the health and safety of all.

It’s recommended that car users consider alternative routes or modes of transport during some of the major events, and pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooters should take extra care due to the changes.

Full details of street closures can be found at: wellington.govt.nz/road-works.

Upcoming peak cruise days include:

Saturday 3 Feb – 6000+ passengers
Saturday 2 March – 5000+ passengers
Sunday 17 March – 7000 passengers
Monday 18 March – 5000 passengers

Events that require some road closures:

Dates	Events
From Fri 12 Jan	Domestic T20 Cricket at the Basin Road closure (Slip lane Buckle Street to Ellice Street) 8am to 8pm Fri 12 Jan to Monday 15 Jan Sun 21 Jan to Mon 22 Jan Wed 25 Jan to Thurs 26 Jan Fri 27 Jan to Sun 29 Jan
Sun 14 Jan	Cycle Classic 2024 CBD Significant road closures 6am to 5pm
26-28 Jan	World Manu Champs From 11am on Friday 26^th – 11pm Sunday 28^th February there will be a detour for cyclists and pedestrians travelling along Te Papa Promenade to Taranaki Street Wharf. Cyclists and e-scooter users are encouraged to slow down or dismount
Sat 27 Jan	Foo Fighters Sky Stadium concert starts 8pm – significant road closures before, during and after event
Sun 4 Feb	Barefoot Sport Road closure 6am to 2pm Massey Road (north entrance Shelly Bay to Scorching Bay)
Sat 10 Feb	Island Bay Festival Road closed 6am to 6pm Reef Street (between The Esplanade and The Parade) The Esplanade (between Derwent Street and Brighton Street)
Sun 11 Feb	Island Bay Festival Parade Rolling lane closure approx. 10.30am to 11.15am Avon Street (set up parade then into Reef Street)
Sun 18 Feb	Round the Bays Significant road closures around the city 6am - 1pm
21-25 Feb	The Performance Arcade Parts of Waterfront limited access to pedestrians, scooters and cyclists
23 Feb-17 Mar	Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts Parts of Waterfront limited access to pedestrians, scooters and cyclists
29 Feb-4 Mar	International Cricket Australia Test Road closed (Slip lane between Buckle Street and Ellice Street) 24 Feb to 6 March 6am to 9pm
1-3 March	Dragon Boat Festival Parts of Waterfront limited access to pedestrians, scooters and cyclists
Sun 3 Mar	Newtown Festival Significant road closures in area
Sun 9 Mar	Pride Parade Parade starts 5.30pm Tennyson Street to Cambridge Terrace, to Courtenay Place, to Taranaki Street, into Dixon Street
Sat 16 Mar	HOMEGROWN Parts of Waterfront limited access to pedestrians, scooters and cyclists
Fri 22 Mar	Cuba Dupa Road closures: 11.59pm, Friday 22 March 2024 to 3am, Monday 25 March