Upcoming · Wellington, New Zealand
Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand hosts around 750 upcoming events, with approximately 400 scheduled for the next 30 days. About one in five of these listings are free to attend. The largest categories include Exhibitions and Art, Concerts and Live Music, Theater and Performing Arts, Community and Social gatherings, Business and Networking, and Wellness and Mindfulness options. Key venues featuring the most listings are City Gallery Wellington, St James Theatre Wellington, The Opera House Wellington, Michael Fowler Centre, San Fran, and Bhakti Lounge Wellington. Performers with upcoming dates include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Miss Saigon, and the Wellington Jazz Festival. This diverse programme serves a population of about 220,000 in a city founded in 1839.
City facts
- Weather
- 12°C · Overcast · High 19° / low 12°C
- Population
- 216,200 (2023)
- Area
- 444 km²
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Founded
- 1839
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music101Theater & Performing Arts118Comedy19Festivals1Exhibitions & Art158Museums & Heritage5Food & Drink29Sports & Fitness10Family & Kids15Nightlife & Clubbing12Hiking & Outdoors3Workshops & Classes20Talks & Lectures7Movies & Film15Community & Social83Business & Networking58Wellness & Mindfulness47Seasonal & Holiday10Conferences & Summits9Games8🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, 23 Oct
6:30 pm · $15 +
WELLINGTON The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand
College of Creative Arts, Massey University (NASA Cinema) · Massey University, Block 1 Te Whare Pukākā, Block 1 Wallace Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
Community & Social
$15 +
7:00 pm · $15 +
The Threepenny Opera
Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre · 11 Hutchison Road, Wellington, Wellington 6021
Theater & Performing Arts
$15 +
7:00 pm · Free
Best Fiesta in Wellington | Weekends at El Barrio
El Barrio · 35 Dixon Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Food & Drink
Free
8:00 pm · $10 +
BOG @ Moon Newtown
Moon Bar · 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
Concerts & Live Music
$10 +
8:00 pm · Free
Weekend Fiestas at Saint Diablo
Saint Diablo Bar - Courtenay Place · 2/25 Courtenay Place Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
Food & Drink
Free
10:00 pm · Free
Weekends at Shady Lady
Shady Lady · 66 Courtenay Place, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Nightlife & Clubbing
Free
10:00 pm · $10 +
Miss Raven Raves 1
Afters. · 38 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Concerts & Live Music
$10 +
10:00 pm · Free
Beats & Bubbles at Eva
Eva Pub - Wellington · 31-35 Dixon Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Nightlife & Clubbing
Free
Sat, 24 Oct
8:00 am · Free
Reform Wellington X Hotel Catalina
Hotel Catalina · 30 Cochrane Street, Rongotai, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Sports & Fitness
Free
9:00 am · $30 +
Tracing Kumutoto: An Exclusive Heritage Walking Tour
Top of the Cable Car · 1 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Community & Social
$30 +
9:30 am · $40 +
Sound + Breath | Open to all
Te Whare Hihiri - The Sanctuary · 236 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellness & Mindfulness
$40 +
10:00 am · $30 +
Stall holder - Paekākāriki School Rainbow Gala & Plant Sale 2026
Paekākāriki School · Wellington Road, Paekākāriki 5034, New Zealand
Family & Kids
$30 +
10:30 am · $32.97 +
Découvrez la Nouvelle-Calédonie - Workshop & Tasting
Alliance Française Welington - French Cultural Centre · 78 Victoria Street Level 3, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Hiking & Outdoors
$32.97 +
Sold out11:15 am · $0 +
Saturday Social Football: 2026/2027
Boyd Wilson Field · Victoria University Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington 6012
Sports & Fitness
$0 +
1:00 pm · Free
Wellington: A Documentary Film: The Phenomenon of Healing
Quaker Hall · 7 Moncrieff Street Mt Victoria, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
2:00 pm · $95 +
Creative cup clay workshop 24 October
Maungaraki Community Centre · 135 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Workshops & Classes
$95 +
4:00 pm · $5 +
Comfy Concert & CD launch - The Chamber Pot Pourri Ensemble & friends
The Long Hall, 13b Maida Vale Road, Roseneath · 13 Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Community & Social
$5 +
4:00 pm · See listing
Cornelia Parker Exhibition
City Gallery Wellington · Te Ngākau Civic Square
Exhibitions & ArtCornelia Parker
See listing
6:00 pm · $35 +
Gong Bath with Hammocks!
The Yoga Studio · 6/149 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Wellness & Mindfulness
$35 +
6:00 pm · $25 +
SIGLA: Celebrating the Vibrancy of Filipino Culture
Wellington Indian Hall · 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Community & Social
$25 +
7:00 pm · $38.36 +
TCA Student Showcase 2026
19 Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua, New Zealand · 19 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, Wellington 5022
Theater & Performing Arts
$38.36 +
Rescheduled7:30 pm · See listing
Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show
The Opera House Wellington · 111/113 Manners St
Concerts & Live MusicGet Rhythm
See listing
7:30 pm · See listing
Orchestra Wellington - 5 Revelations
Michael Fowler Centre · 111 Wakefield St
Concerts & Live MusicOrchestra Wellington
See listing
7:30 pm · $30 +
Moon Daughter Plays The Shed
The Shed · 46a Victoria Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Concerts & Live Music
$30 +
7:30 pm · $22.20 +
Wellington Regional Poetry Slam Finals
National Library Wellington · 70 Molesworth Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Theater & Performing Arts
$22.20 +
8:00 pm · $5 +
School Strike 4 Climate - DJ Fundraiser Show
Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora · Colombo Street &, Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
Community & Social
$5 +
10:00 pm · $15 +
🔥 Bollywood After Dark | DJ DRAG | Martini Petone
Martini on Jackson Restaurant Bar and Sheesha Lounge · 181 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
Concerts & Live Music
$15 +
10:00 pm · $10 +
BVRBWYRE All Night Long
Afters · 38 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Concerts & Live Music
$10 +
Sun, 25 Oct
10:00 am · See listing
Venues Wellington Heritage Tours
The Opera House Wellington · 111/113 Manners St
Museums & HeritageVenues Wellington Theatre Tours
See listing
10:30 am · $49 +
Sound + Breath | Wāhine only
Te Whare Hihiri - The Sanctuary · 236 Oriental Parade, Wellington Region 6011, New Zealand
Wellness & Mindfulness
$49 +
Plan ahead
WELLINGTON - Q4 LMNZ UNITED WORKSHOP 2026
Sat, 14 Nov · Les Mills Taranaki Street
felt ornaments - jules + the wildflowers craft club
Mon, 14 Dec · Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Nga Puna Waiora
That 80's Day Party
Sat, 21 Nov · Eva Pub - Wellington
Ecstatic Dance: Into the Blue
Thu, 12 Nov · Bhakti Lounge Wellington
Spoken Symphonies Live
Sat, 14 Nov · Bedlam & Squalor
Old Mervs Carparks AU + NZ Tour
Fri, 6 Nov · San Fran
MON Wellington - Empower Her Networking - Beyond Lead Magnets
Mon, 16 Nov · The Arborist Rooftop Bar
FRISKY RAVE CAVE II
Fri, 20 Nov · Afters.
Frequently asked questions about events in Wellington
- Are there free events in Wellington?
- Yes, about 20% of the listed events are free to attend. This means roughly one in five activities do not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are City Gallery Wellington, St James Theatre Wellington, The Opera House Wellington, Michael Fowler Centre, San Fran, and Bhakti Lounge Wellington.
- What types of events are most common in this city?
- The most listed event types are Exhibitions and Art with about 150 listings, followed by Concerts and Live Music with about 150. Theater and Performing Arts have about 100, Community and Social has about 80, Business and Networking has about 60, and Wellness and Mindfulness has about 50.
- What shows are on this month?
- Performers with upcoming dates include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Miss Saigon, and the Wellington Jazz Festival.