Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington
- When
- Pacific/Auckland (GMT+13)until 8:15 pm
- Where
- Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington takes place on Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 5:45 pm (GMT+13) at Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, New Zealand, and runs until 8:15 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
The Multicultural Council of Wellington presents an evening of culture, heritage, and performance at Te Papa's Soundings Theatre to officially open the Wellington Heritage Festival 2026.
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Celebrate the opening of Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 with an evening of culture, heritage and performance at Te Papa. Wellington Heritage Festival and the Multicultural Council of Wellington invite you to join us for a vibrant celebration marking the beginning of this year's Festival. The evening will bring together communities from across the Wellington region for a programme of cultural performances, kapa haka, traditional Chinese lion dance, an interactive cultural quiz, and more. Alongside the performances, we'll officially open Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 and celebrate the people, communities, and cultures that contribute to the rich and diverse heritage of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui. This event is presented by Wellington Heritage Festival in partnership with the Multicultural Council of Wellington, with support from Te Papa Tongarewa. Want to discover even more events around the region? Over 160 heritage and culture events await on our website: Events | Wellington Heritage Festival Koha entry & RSVP Admission is by ticket only, and booking is required. We encourage those who are able to make a voluntary koha when booking. Your koha helps cover the cost of this celebration and supports Wellington Heritage Festival to keep heritage accessible to communities across our region. A donation receipt for koha of $5 or more will be issued automatically for tax-credit purposes when you book. Event details Thursday 22 October 2026 Doors open: 5:30pm Programme: 6:00pm–8:00pm Venue: Soundings Theatre, Te Papa Tongarewa This is an all-ages, family-friendly event. Please book a ticket for every person attending, including children. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know when booking. Places are limited, so advance booking is strongly recommended. Want to support Wellington Heritage Festival beyond this event? You can also become a Friend or Festival Member: Friends & Members | Wellington Heritage Festival
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Details
- When
- Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 5:45 pm (GMT+13) · until 8:15 pm
- Where
- Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Address
- 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington?
- Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 5:45 pm GMT+13.
- How much are tickets for Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington?
- Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Where can I buy tickets for Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Wellington Heritage Festival 2026 Opening Celebration - with the Multicultural Council of Wellington end?
- It runs until 8:15 pm.