Hurricanes v Highlanders
Saturday 1 June | 4.35pm kick-off
Sky Stadium
The Hurricanes take on the Highlanders this Saturday in the final regular-season game of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition, with a top of the table placing on the line. Book tickets at hurricanes.co.nz, and don’t forget to secure your spot for the quarterfinal, tickets on sale Monday 3 June at 5pm.
Life Drawing at Wellington Museum
Sunday 2 June | 2pm – 4pm
Wellington Museum
Learn new art skills with an afternoon of tutored life drawing with artist Denise Durkin. All materials provided by Gordon Harris The Art & Graphic Store. Tickets are limited.
What's on at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
Discover a world of contemporary art with our current exhibitions, Julia Morison: Ode to Hilma, Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0 and Michael Mahne Lamb: Through Points, and Memory Lines, and check out our website to learn about our upcoming events including creative workshops, curator conversations, artist talks, and more. Full details at citygallery.org.nz.
Welcome Weekends at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo
Weekends in June
Every weekend in June Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo offers $5 Adult tickets and $2 Child tickets to its Welcome Weekends, with the proceeds going towards their Partners in Conservation Fund – directly contributing to conservation efforts in Aotearoa and around the world. Visit wellingtonzoo.com for more information and to book your tickets.
Sci-Fi Sundays: Muppets from Space
Sunday 2 June | 6pm | Space Place
Experience Jim Henson’s fantastical world like never before with Gonzo’s origin story screened in Space Place’s immersive planetarium dome theatre. $25 per person, tickets include popcorn and live star talk. Book now at museumswellington.org.nz/space-place.
SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn National Shakespeare Festival
30 May – 3 June
Various locations
Get ready to view 5 to 15 minute scenes from Shakespeare’s timeless plays performed by Shakespeare and drama-loving students from Pōneke.
Lōemis Festival 2024
9–21 June
Lōemis festival returns to Te Whanganui-a-Tara for its ninth instalment of wintery wonder. Explore the unfamiliar with music, film, installations, workshops, a giant hybrid art market, hearty food offerings, an overnight sleep concert, and a wolf-infused Friday night winter solstice celebration. For information and tickets visit loemis.nz.
Check out schedules and information about other events coming up in Pōneke at wellington.govt.nz/events.
Most of Wellington City Council’s services and facilities are operating as usual on King’s Birthday public holiday weekend, but there are a few facilities with modified hours. Visit wellington.govt.nz/holiday-hours for more information.