Literary-art Events in Wellington

Check out happening literary-art events all around Wellington, WG

Māori, Christianity & the Spirit World — Public lecture by Bradford Haami

 Mon, 01 Sep at 08:30 am Old Government Buildings, Wellington

6-12 In person PLD

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 am 105 Britomart St, Berhampore, Wellington 6023, New Zealand

Friday Laughs with Lesa Macleod-Whiting and Kura Forrester

 Fri, 22 Aug at 10:00 am The Fringe Bar

Great Sounds Great festival 2025

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

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

Lecrae - Reconstruction World Tour NZ | Wellington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Opera House, Wellington

First Draft: Forget the Music

 Sun, 17 Aug at 02:45 am Hannah Playhouse

Men's Circle: Reclaiming Connection

 Thu, 28 Aug at 08:15 am 175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Unity Book Club: Before the Winter Ends

 Thu, 28 Aug at 08:10 am 57 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Jenny Mitchell | The Forest House Tour | Wellington

 Sun, 17 Aug at 07:30 am Old St Paul's

(Re)generation next: The Poet Laureate steps down

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 am Corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

First Draft: Playmarket Hosts a Workshop for Writers

 Sat, 16 Aug at 01:00 am Hannah Playhouse

The Dictionary of Moments

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:30 am BATS Theatre

Kotahitanga: Artist Series | Tusiata Avia

 Thu, 04 Sep at 08:00 am 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou: A Review

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 am 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

The Holy War in a Glass Jar by Inshirah Mahal Book Release

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:30 am The Undercurrent

NATIONAL POETRY DAY!! OPEN MIC + POETS OF WELLINGTON WRITERS WALK

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 am Two/Fiftyseven

Undercurrent Variety Show

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 am 118 Tory Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Social Animal

 Thu, 18 Sep at 10:00 am Te Auaha

First Draft: Never Tried to K*ll the Woman with the Golden Gun

 Sat, 16 Aug at 05:00 am Hannah Playhouse

LEAO and Romi Wrights

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

The Next Page 1 | Writers on Mondays (Tuesday event)

 Mon, 15 Sep at 08:00 pm Meow

Shawn James - Wellington

Thu, 16 Oct at 09:30 am San Fran

The Next Page 2 | Writers on Mondays (Wednesday event)

 Wed, 17 Sep at 08:00 am Meow

Miramar Local History Event : Wonderland

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 am Miramar Library, 68 Miramar Ave, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

Getting Started in Standup - Wellington

 Tue, 19 Aug at 08:00 am Cavern Club

IF WE KNEW HOW TO WE WOULD | Book Launch

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 am Two/Fiftyseven

Book Launch | It's What He Would've Wanted by Nick Ascroft

 Wed, 03 Sep at 08:00 am Unity Books Wellington

Flying a tattered flag for New Zealand film: Rudall Hayward’s 60-year career

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:30 am Corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Author Talk: Author Talk: Jewish, Not Zionist: Marilyn Garson in conversation with Gigi Fenster

 Sun, 17 Aug at 05:00 am 57 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

There once was a boy...

 Wed, 10 Sep at 03:00 am BATS Theatre

Rag Poets at The Tasting Room

 Sun, 24 Aug at 05:00 am The Tasting Room - Wellington

One for the Road - a queer poetry showcase

 Sun, 24 Aug at 08:00 am Elixir

Author Talk: The Stars are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson

 Wed, 20 Aug at 02:30 am 57 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

Rangituhi/Writings Across the Sky

 Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 am Tawa Plaza

Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop - November 2025

 Mon, 17 Nov at 09:00 am Naumi Hotel, 213 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand NZD 540 to 640

Short Sharp Script 1 | Writers on Mondays

 Mon, 22 Sep at 02:15 am Circa Theatre

Short Sharp Script 2 | Writers on Mondays

 Mon, 29 Sep at 02:15 am Circa Theatre

La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (Placeholder)

 Thu, 16 Oct at 09:30 am Club Garibaldi

The Satire We Deserve: Brannavan Gnanalingam and Duncan Sarkies | Writers on Mondays

 Mon, 08 Sep at 02:15 am Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Proposal Writing Essentials Workshop in Wellington

 Wed, 16 Jul at 09:00 am For venue details, reach us at [email protected] NZD 576 to 838

George Young - Free Live Music Wednesdays

 Wed, 27 Aug at 09:00 am 167 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand 6021

EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Essentials Training in Wellington

 Tue, 29 Jul at 09:00 am For venue details, reach us at [email protected] NZD 681 to 943

Report Writing Essentials Workshop in Wellington

 Tue, 22 Jul at 09:00 am For venue details, reach us at [email protected] NZD 576 to 838

Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems 2024 | Writers on Mondays

 Mon, 18 Aug at 02:15 am Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The Italians of Island Bay Second Edition 2026

 Sun, 08 Feb at 12:00 am Shorland Park

The Conditions of Rapture: Amy Marguerite, Sophie Van Waardenberg & Emma Barnes | Writers on Mondays

 Mon, 01 Sep at 02:15 am Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

A Date Night Adventure! - Cultural Capital

 Thu, 31 Oct at 08:00 am 137 Lambton Quay USD 20