The Art of Banksy
Tākina Convention and Events Centre
28 November 2024 – 20 January 2025
Blockbuster exhibition The Art of Banksy is coming to Wellington following a highly successful exhibit in London, UK.
More than 150 pieces, including prints, canvases, unique works and fascinating ephemera will be on display in this Museum-quality exhibition.
Buy an Earlybird ticket to the blockbuster exhibition and go in the draw to win an authentic Banksy Di Faced Tenner artwork.
For more information and bookings visit: theartofbanksy.nz.
Thorndon Fair
Sunday 1 December | 10am-3pm
Tinakori Road and Hill Street, Thorndon
The first Sunday of December each year, the Thorndon Fair comes to town. This huge street fair that highlights the charms of historic Thorndon, hosts over 20,000 people and 250 stallholders for the first major event of the summer season.
For more information, including how to get there and street closures, visit thorndonfair.nz.
BLACKCAPS v England Test
Fri 6 – Tues 10 Dec | Cello Basin Reserve
The summer cricket season kicks-off with a Test against England. Show some home support at the second match of the series in the home of cricket, the Basin Reserve.
Visit nzc.nz for more information and to book tickets.
Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery
14 December 2024 to 27 April 2025
Te Papa
This summer, Te Papa will be the first venue to kick-off the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion house Vivienne Westwood.
Tickets go on sale Monday 4 November at tepapa.nz/Westwood
White Ferns v Australia ODI
19, 21, 23 December | Cello Basin Reserve
Fresh from a hugely successful overseas tour, head to the Basin Reserve to show your support for the White Ferns cricket team as they host Tasman rivals Australia in a three-peat one-day series in the capital.
Visit nzc.nz for more information and to book tickets.
New Year’s Eve 2024
Tue 31 Dec | 8pm-12 midnight
Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington Waterfront
Join us with friends and whānau this New Year’s Eve for a free, fun evening of toe-tapping music, kai and entertainment on Wellington’s Waterfront.
There’ll be food trucks and live music, a Kids Countdown with fireworks at 9.30pm, and entertainment continues until midnight where you can see in 2025 with a fireworks display lighting up the harbour.
Find more information at wellington.govt.nz/newyear
Courtenay Carnival
Tuesday 31 December | TIME TBC
Courtenay Place
Get ready for Wellington’s first Courtenay Carnival! This vibrant all-inclusive dress up event is set to become one of the city’s annual New Year’s Eve draw cards bringing thousands of people to celebrate in style.
Combining world class hospitality with a diverse line-up of entertainment, outdoor dining, and show stopping acts to ring in the New Year – and everyone is welcome.
Check out courtenayprecinct.nz/new-years-eve for more information, and keep an eye on metlink.co.nz for updates about public transport diversions.
Please note:
A number of roads around the city will be closed for some of these events, and town will get busy for the major ones, so please consider taking public transport, cycling, scooting or walking to events, and allow extra time for your journey.
Check out metlink.co.nz for updates on public transport, visit Council's events section for more events and information, and wellington.govt.nz/street-event-closure for more details about road closures.