Royal New Zealand Ballet – 2026 Season, 25 February - 7 November 2026

Dance lovers and culture fans have an extraordinary year ahead as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents its 2026 season.

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The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy & the Lash 40th Anniversary Tour 2026

Wellington music fans are in for an unforgettable night this April as The Pogues return to New Zealand after more than three decades for a very special 40th anniversary celebration of their seminal 1985 album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash.

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One NZ Warriors NRL Match at Sky Stadium

Wellington rugby league fans are in for a thrilling and meaningful day as the NZ Warriors take to the field for the ANZAC Day NRL Match on 25 April 2026 at Sky Stadium.

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Fat Freddy’s Drop – Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour 2026

Wellington music lovers have a major celebration to look forward to this May as legendary Kiwi outfit Fat Freddy’s Drop return to the capital for a special three-night run of shows.

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NZ International Comedy Festival 2026: Wellington’s Funniest Month

Get ready to laugh out loud as the NZ International Comedy Festival returns to Wellington from 1–24 May 2026.

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Come Together 2026 – Live Albums Tour

Wellington music fans are in for an electrifying night this June as Come Together 2026 brings its acclaimed Live Albums Tour to St James Theatre for a spectacular celebration of rock history. 

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All Blacks vs Italy – Nations Championship 2026

Get ready for a thrilling international rugby showdown this July as the All Blacks return to Wellington for a highly anticipated test match against Italy at Sky Stadium.

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Harlem Globetrotters – 100 Year Tour 2026

Wellington is set for a spectacular and fun-filled night this July as the iconic Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to TSB Arena.

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Visa Wellington On a Plate – August 2026 Food Festival

Wellington’s culinary scene comes alive this winter with Visa Wellington On a Plate, Aotearoa’s largest and most delicious food festival running throughout August 2026.

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World of WearableArt Show 2026 – Spectacle of Creativit

Experience one of Aotearoa’s most extraordinary live events in spring 2026 as the World of WearableArt (WOW) Show returns to Wellington for a season of dazzling creativity and theatrical spectacle.

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Black Ferns vs British and Irish Lions – Historic Women’s Rugby Test 2027

Wellington rugby fans are set for a momentous occasion in spring 2027 as the Black Ferns take on the British and Irish Lions Women in an historic Test match at Sky Stadium — part of the inaugural Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series touring Aotearoa.

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Matilda The Musical – World Premiere Wellington Season

Wellington theatre lovers are in for an extraordinary spring treat as Matilda The Musical takes to the stage at St James Theatre for a limited 2026 Wellington season.

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Wellington Jazz Festival 2026 – City of Grooves

Wellington’s autumn music calendar swings into soulful rhythm this October with the Wellington Jazz Festival 2026, a multi-day celebration of jazz, funk, soul, swing, fusion and improvised music across the capital’s iconic venues and stages.

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