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22 – 23 August 2025Sky Stadium
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1 – 31 August 2025
New Zealand’s favourite foodie fest is back. For the whole month of August, Visa Wellington On a Plate (VWOAP) brings culinary delights to hospitality venues across the city and region. Expect everything from creative events, delicious pop-up restaurants, and the beloved Burger Wellington.
This year, the festival theme is ‘Food is love’. It's a tribute to the joy of connecting over and the capital’s vibrant, resilient hospitality scene. “We want August to feel like one big love letter to the city and the incredible people who call it home. There’s an event or burger to suit every budget and every taste,” says Festival Director Beth Brash. The 2025 VWOAP programme serves up over 100 love-themed events and more than 200 burgers.
Festival events are designed to feed, educate, and challenge your senses. You could find yourself dining under the stars on Sky Stadium’s pitch, joining the ultimate wedding party, or celebrating Kylie Minogue through food. Be sure to plan ahead as ticketed events often have limited numbers, and tickets sell quickly.
Pop-ups (or non-ticketed events) run throughout the month. They don’t require a ticket to attend, have free entry, and you pay on consumption. You’ll adore the themed menus, swoon over the creative delicacies, and cherish the unique restaurant experiences.
Save some room for Burger Wellington. The region’s chefs are getting down to business creating the ultimate burger. Get ready to explore everything weird and wonderful that fits between two buns.
Tickets for events go on sale on 27 June.
22 – 23 August 2025Sky Stadium
Chocolate that feeds the soul in the heart of the Wairarapa region.
The ultimate destination for craft beer, and food, plus 4,500 square metres devoted to entertainment.
Always-on farmers market Moore Wilson’s is a must-visit for all lovers of good food and drink.
Head to the Wellington waterfront and enjoy the sights and flavours of the city’s oldest and most popular market.
Piles of chocolate bars and decadent bonbons tempt you inside this tiny chocolaterie in Petone.
Delve below ground and find a bustling world bursting at the seams with entertainment and places to eat.
27 June – 26 July 2025Greytown, Wairarapa
14 – 24 August 2025
The city’s hills, beaches, and trails offer much opportunity to experience nature. Fuel your adventure with a stop-off at one of the excellent eateries offers nearby.