Wellington Events
2010 NZ International Arts Festival
Award-winning theatre, visionary dance, and music collaboration.
Fri 26 Feb - Sun 21 Mar 2010
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2010 New Zealand International Comedy Festival
Comedy from all over the world and our own backyard in Wellington.
Fri 23 Apr - Sun 16 May 2010
Next 4 days
Today Fri 12 Mar
Town Hall Talks: Simon Schama
See one of the world's most renowned historians, Simon Schama. Fri 12 Mar 2010
Eleven and Twelve
A tale of an Africa shaken by colonialism and torn by internal strife. Wed 10 – Sun 14 Mar 2010
Long Live The Modern
This exhibition features profiles of the Lower Hutt Civic Buildings. Free
Sat 30 Jan – Sun 4 Apr 2010
Tomorrow Sat 13 Mar
Revolt of the Mannequins
Changing the way you think about street theatre! Free
Sat 6 – Sun 14 Mar 2010
Long Live The Modern
This exhibition features profiles of the Lower Hutt Civic Buildings. Free
Sat 30 Jan – Sun 4 Apr 2010
Sun Sun 14 Mar
The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy
Sun 14 Mar 2010
DOCNZ Documentary Film Festival
Sat 13 – Sun 28 Mar 2010
Afternoon Tea with Jenny Pattrick
Sun 14 Mar 2010
Long Live The Modern
Sat 30 Jan – Sun 4 Apr 2010 Free
The Wellington Ball Expo
Sun 14 Mar 2010
Mon Mon 15 Mar
Shapeshifter 2010 - Sculpture exhibition
Fri 26 Feb – Sun 21 Mar 2010
T.E.O.R.E.M.A.T.
Sat 13 – Fri 19 Mar 2010
Sculpture Terrace - A Loss, Again by Ronnie van Hout
Sat 18 Oct 2008 – Tue 1 Jun 2010 Free
Anne Frank Exhibition at Te Papa
Wed 10 Feb – Wed 24 Mar 2010
Mary Stuart
Sat 27 Feb – Sat 3 Apr 2010
Saturday Sat 13 Mar
Contact Tri Series and ITU Oceania Cup
Compete on your own, compete as a team…or just come down and watch! Sat 13 Mar 2010
Mark Twain and Me in Māoriland
Weaving historical fact with magical realism. Sat 13 – Sun 21 Mar 2010
Shapeshifter 2010 - Sculpture exhibition
Featuring more than 80 works by leading and emerging NZ artists. Fri 26 Feb – Sun 21 Mar 2010
The Letter Writer
Sun 7 – Sun 21 Mar 2010
Marine Lab Community Open Day
Sat 13 Mar 2010 Free
Writers Upfront
Tue 9 – Sun 14 Mar 2010
Mary Stuart
Sat 27 Feb – Sat 3 Apr 2010
Art Talks
Sat 27 Feb – Fri 19 Mar 2010 Free
Sunday Sun 14 Mar
Anne Frank Exhibition at Te Papa
The exhibition includes material from Amsterdam's Anne Frank Museum. Wed 10 Feb – Wed 24 Mar 2010
T.E.O.R.E.M.A.T.
A compelling story of an upper-middle class family in turmoil. Sat 13 – Fri 19 Mar 2010
New Zealand Post Young Writers and Readers Day
Sun 14 Mar 2010
Writers Upfront
Tue 9 – Sun 14 Mar 2010
The Wellington Ball Expo
Sun 14 Mar 2010
DOCNZ Documentary Film Festival
Sat 13 – Sun 28 Mar 2010
Kura Pounamu
Sat 17 Oct 2009 – Thu 21 Oct 2010 Free
Coming up...
Events coming up
New Zealand BlackCaps Vs Australia: International Test Match
New Zealand Blackcaps play Australia in this International test match. Fri 19 – Tue 23 Mar 2010
NZ Oaks / Girls' Day
Grab your girlfriends and get along to Trentham for a day of fun. Sat 20 Mar 2010
Branford Marsalis Quartet
Grammy Award winner Marsalis is one of music's brightest luminaries. Sat 20 Mar 2010
Southeast Asian Night Market
Sample the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of Southeast Asia. Free
Sat 20 Mar 2010
Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival 2010
The Harvest Festival celebrates the beginning of the grape harvest. Sat 20 Mar 2010
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia
One of the most prominent virtuosos in contemporary instrumental jazz. Mon 22 Mar 2010
Events to look forward to
Wellington is great for events – accommodation is close by, there are some amazing attractions and we have a city full of great events to look forward to!
A Day in Pompeii
An extraordinary insight into the daily life of this ancient city.
Sat 19 Dec 2009 – Sun 25 Apr 2010
Super 14: Hurricanes Vs Crusaders
Hurricanes host the Crusaders at the Westpac Stadium.
Fri 2 Apr 2010
World Cinema Showcase
Presented by the organisers of the International Film Festival.
Thu 1 – Wed 14 Apr 2010
Kura Pounamu
A rich and exciting exhibition showcasing this beautiful stone.
Sat 17 Oct 2009 – Thu 21 Oct 2010
Kura Pounamu
A rich and exciting exhibition showcasing this beautiful stone. Free
Sat 17 Oct 2009 – Thu 21 Oct 2010
2010 New Zealand International Comedy Festival
Comedy from all over the world and our own backyard in Wellington.
Fri 23 Apr – Sun 16 May 2010
Shoe Clinic Harbour Capital Marathon
The 25th Anniversary of Wellington's premier marathon event.
Sun 27 Jun 2010
Kura Pounamu
A rich and exciting exhibition showcasing this beautiful stone.
Sat 17 Oct 2009 – Thu 21 Oct 2010
Spoil Yourself with the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Located in the heart of the city, experience Wellingtons iconic 4.5 Star hotel. Drive straight to the hotel entrance…
From $169NZ incl GST
Dine at Bisque
Dine at the Bolton Hotel's awarding winning restaurant, Bisque on Bolton that boasts the new 'Chef of the Capital' and…
$249NZ incl GST
Double with Breakfast
The Abel Tasman Hotel is the place to stay when you are in Wellington. Located in the heart of Wellington's Central…
From $120NZ incl GST
Mercure Breakfast
Mercure Hotel Willis Street is located in the Cuba Quarter of Wellington offering comfort, convenience and all the…
From $129NZ incl GST
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