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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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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Beervana 2026 - Wellington’s Ultimate Celebration of Good Beer

Get ready for one of Wellington’s most anticipated winter events as Beervana returns to Hnry Stadium in August 2026 for two days of flavour, discovery and festival atmosphere.

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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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