Multicultural Festival in celebration of Chinese New Year Gala - FREE

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 01:00 am to 04:00 am UTC+13:00

Te Papa, Rongomaraeroa, Level 4 | Wellington

Multicultural Council of Wellington - MCW
Publisher/HostMulticultural Council of Wellington - MCW
Multicultural Festival in celebration of Chinese New Year Gala - FREE
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Celebrate Wellington’s diversity at the Multicultural Festival in celebration of the Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 11am – 2pm at Te Papa, Rongomaraeroa, Level 4.
Free event, family friendly, all ages welcome
Come and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that makes Wellington special at the Multicultural Festival and CNY Gala. This free event will showcase 20 performances (tbc) representing cultures from all over the world, featuring incredible local talent from the wider Wellington region.
This will be a day of celebration and connection, marking 40 years since the establishment of the Multicultural Council of Wellington. A celebration of Chinese New Year - The Year of the Horse.
This will coincide with Te Papa’s 28th birthday celebrations. What better way to celebrate than with vibrant performances, music, and dance from across the globe?
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Te Papa, Rongomaraeroa, Level 4, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of NZ, 55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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