Festivals in Wellington

Check out happening festivals events all around Wellington, WG

Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa 2025

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 am Main Road, Tawa

Daffodil Express 2025

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:30 pm Wellington Railway Station

CARLUCCI CARNIVAL 2025

 Sat, 13 Sep at 05:00 am Carlucci Land

Back In The Day feat. Nick Collings| Wellington Show | Aug 30th

 Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Otto Champagneria & Beer Hall

Creepy Cute Market

 Fri, 29 Aug at 11:30 pm Thistle Hall Community Venue

MINUIT : The Reunion Shows | PŌNEKE (Wellington)

 Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Meow Nui, 92 Vivian St, Te Aro

OA @ Cuba St Tavern

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 am Cuba St Tavern

Wellington Film Festival Screening 1: GRACE A Prayer for Peace

 Sun, 17 Aug at 04:30 am Embassy Theatre

Pre-Loved Clothing Market - Feral Nation Fundraiser

 Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Dancesplash 2025

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 am Wellington Opera House

Kora - 'Fifth Season' Album Release Tour | Wellington

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am 92 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

SlavFest 2025 - Festival of Slavic and Balkan culture, food, music and dance

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Record Fair

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Ngaio Town Hall Free

SPANK

Sun, 26 Oct at 10:00 am Eva Wellington

Aro Valley Record Fair

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 am Aro Valley Community Centre

Shaun Kirk | Live @ Vogelmorn Upstairs - Wellington, NZ (Less than 80 tickets left!)

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:30 am Vogelmorn Bowling Club

Film screening: GAGA

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:00 pm Lecture Theatre 104, Hugh McKenzie Building Free

ALTAR: The Drag Rite of Balance and Blasphemy

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am The Fringe Bar

Ngaio (West Wellington) Divine Connections Expo

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Ngaio Town Hall

GOOD COMPANY | Garden Hotel August 16

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am Wellington City, New Zealand

Old School Death Metal Fest

 Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm Valhalla

2nd Anniversary Party 🦁

 Fri, 29 Aug at 11:00 am The Garden Hotel

BØLZER - Southern Tempest Tour: Wellington

 Wed, 20 Aug at 09:00 am 154 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Great Sounds Great festival 2025

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 am Multiple venues, Cuba St precinct, Wellington

Love Tennis at Khandallah Tennis and Squash Club

 Sun, 07 Sep at 12:00 am 55 Delhi Crescent, Wellington, New Zealand 6035

Ritual Heaps / Field Enhancement / Loam

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Pyramid Club

Hori i.n.c Presents: Grace Chia

Sun, 31 Aug at 09:00 am Moon Pizza Music and Beer Bar, 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021

MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market - WELLINGTON

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am Wesley Church Hall Taranaki Street, Wellington

Opening Day: Messengers Artists’ Talk

 Sat, 16 Aug at 01:00 am National Library of New Zealand

#Hardpark_11

 Thu, 15 Jan at 09:30 pm Wellington N.Z.

CHAPPELL vs CHARLI: A DRAG FUNDRAISER SMACKDOWN

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:30 am Ivy Bar & Cabaret

QMC OPEN DAY 2025!

Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 am 53 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

5 And Still Live ! - The Fifth Anniversary of Mouthfull Radio

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:30 am Two/Fiftyseven

Echoes of the Past

 Fri, 26 Sep at 09:00 am BATS Theatre

Delusional Dreamland 4 Year Tour: Wellington

 Fri, 22 Aug at 12:00 pm 167 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

NZIF Opening Gala

 Fri, 26 Sep at 10:30 am BATS Theatre

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland - Wellington

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:30 am Wellington Opera House

Hihi & The Stitchbirds EP Release, with special guests the Bidibids

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am MOON 1

Brant Bjork Trio

 Thu, 25 Sep at 10:00 am Valhalla

Yoko-Zuna: A Live Tribute to KAYTRANADA

 Fri, 17 Oct at 12:00 pm 92 Vivian st, Wellington, 6011

Ukraine’s Independence Day Celebration

Sat, 23 Aug at 02:30 am Dom Polski, 257 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

Spring Céilí Dance with The Great Beag Céilí Band

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:30 am St Michael's Hall, Kelburn

Cliff Richard - Can't Stop Me Now

Mon, 17 Nov at 09:00 am Michael Fowler Centre

GGWP25

Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am 15 Buckle Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Echoes of Home: A Musical Journey Across Time

 Tue, 02 Sep at 05:00 pm Hunter Building Free

Kilbirnie Divine Connections Expo

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am Ākau Tangi Sports Centre

Tunes at the Ditch

 Sun, 17 Aug at 06:00 am Hanging Ditch

RIOT FEST: WELLINGTONS ULTIMATE TRIBUTE PARTY!

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 am Valhalla

Armies on Parade day 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am 64 Manners Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

SACHI | Wellington

 Thu, 21 Aug at 09:00 am San Fran

Pōneke Dub Club 01

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Heartbreaker Bar & Restaurant

Free Film Night : Perfect Days

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:30 am Level 18, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street、Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Kult presents act II : Red square

 Fri, 05 Sep at 01:00 pm Red Square Bar

Pitch n' Faders presents RYAN C (in place of STOFFA)

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Havana Bar

Wunderhorse | Meow Nui, Wellington - VENUE UPGRADED!

 Thu, 18 Sep at 09:00 am 92 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Dear Antler, Adoneye, King Homeboy & Electric Tapestry

 Thu, 09 Oct at 10:00 am Valhalla

Songwriter Showcase NZ #105

 Sun, 17 Aug at 08:00 am Riddiford St. Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand 6021

Spinning Lights - Column of Sand - Tragedies

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:30 am Valhalla

Dateline's Fundraising Extravaganza ft Ladyhawke DJ, French For Rabbits, Wiri Donna & more

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 am 92 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, NZ - Coal Miners Daughter - 7.30pm

 Thu, 23 Oct at 09:30 am Wellington Opera House

SLOW REVOLUTION II w/ Casual Healing x Simloco x Hanwho LIVE at MOON

 Sun, 07 Sep at 08:00 am MOON 1

Wellington Zinefest Weekend 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 am 139 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Island Bay art auction and art weekend

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:30 am Island Bay School

🌟 Making Faces NZ Kids Party Extravaganza!

 Sun, 31 Aug at 01:00 am Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

A Woody Fruit-fest - Guided Walk

 Sat, 23 Aug at 03:30 am 101 Glenmore Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6012

Vinayakar Festival

 Mon, 18 Aug at 09:00 am 3 Batchelor Street, Newlands, Wellington, New Zealand 6037

Symbiotic Metalfest X - 10th Anniversary

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 am Valhalla

Thorndon Fair 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am Tinakori Rd and Hill Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Onam Sadhya

 Sun, 31 Aug at 02:00 am 220A Riddiford Street Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand

We 💛 Mac 'n' Cheese pop-up! Kaibosh X Everybody Eats collab for Welly On A Plate

 Sun, 31 Aug at 03:00 am 60 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Pride in Place: creating a community walk tour

 Sat, 06 Sep at 03:00 am The Queen Elizabeth II Pukeahu Education Centre, Pukeahu Park

Kōrero Paki

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:30 am BATS Theatre

LEAO and Romi Wrights

 Sat, 18 Oct at 11:00 am 9 Edward Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Wellington District's Spectacular, Unmissable & Unsurpassable "24-Hour Play Challenge"

 Fri, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm Gryphon Theatre

A Very Merry Christmas Record Fair

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Johnsonville Community Centre Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand

Artisan Craft Market (Wellington 21/09/25)

 Sun, 21 Sep at 12:00 am Te Wharewaka o Poneke

Ed Sheeran at Sky Stadium, Wellington (Lic. All Ages)

 Wed, 21 Jan at 08:00 am Sky Stadium

Paparangi School Family Fun Day 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 am 59 Beazley Ave, Paparangi, Wellington 6037, New Zealand

Scene Painting

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:30 am BATS Theatre

Friends Quiz @ 1852, Wellington

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am 1852 Pub & Kitchen

Artisan Craft Market (Wellington 16/11/25)

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am Te Wharewaka o Poneke

HATCH Showcase, Presented by TAHI

 Wed, 17 Sep at 09:00 am BATS Theatre

Father's Day High Tea

 Fri, 05 Sep at 02:00 am 12 Bolton Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Christmas in October

 Fri, 03 Oct at 09:00 am BATS Theatre

Over and Out

 Wed, 17 Sep at 08:30 am BATS Theatre

Karori Community Book Fair

Fri, 03 Oct at 12:00 am Karori Baptist Church

BLOOD INCANTATION + Secret Chiefs 3: Wellington

 Sun, 16 Nov at 09:30 am San Fran

Reaper (aus) w/ Pervertor, DAHTM and Dole Bludger

 Fri, 03 Oct at 10:00 am Valhalla

🎬Fundraiser For Trish's Campaign: Kneecap 🎬

 Mon, 08 Sep at 07:45 am Lighthouse Cinema Cuba St

Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights 2025

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 am TSB Bank Arena

Christmas Market at The Pines!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 am The Pines

Art and AI: Brit Bunkley in Conversation with Megan Dunn

 Sat, 20 Sep at 01:00 am National Library of New Zealand

Fresh Produce

 Fri, 26 Sep at 08:30 am BATS Theatre

Underground Arts + Thrift market SEPT EDITION

Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 pm 16 mein street, Newtown

Kids's Kaukau Challenge

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 pm Khandallah School

Textiles and Queerness in a NZ Film! Went Up The Hill at NZIFF Wellington

 Thu, 21 Aug at 10:30 am Embassy Theatre

Beervana 2025 Crafters Tournament!

 Thu, 21 Aug at 02:00 am 125 Featherston Street, 6011

A Very Merry Christmas Record and Craft Fair

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 am Johnsonville Community Centre

🌸 Kiwinam 2025 – Celebrating Onam in Aotearoa! 🌸

 Fri, 29 Aug at 11:00 pm 172, 6021

Onam Sadhya

 Sat, 30 Aug at 02:00 am 220A Riddiford Street Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand