What’s On in Wellington

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎵 Live music & gigs
Getdown Services

Tue 3 Jun · San Fran

UK indie-rock duo Getdown Services kick off their Australia & New Zealand tour at San Fran on Cuba Street, doors from 7:30pm.

Glasshead: 1 Year Anniversary

Wed 4 Jun · San Fran

Wellington promoter Glasshead marks its first birthday with a stacked local lineup at Cuba Street’s San Fran.

Romeo & Juliet – NZSO

Thu 5 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s lush Romeo & Juliet ballet score in a one-night Michael Fowler Centre concert from 6:30pm.

Come Together: Born to Run – a Bruce Springsteen Tribute

Thu 5 Jun · St James Theatre

A full-band salute to Springsteen’s landmark album lands at the St James Theatre for one night from 8pm.

Sola Rosa: In The Mids Tour

Sat 6 Jun · San Fran

Aotearoa producer Andrew Spraggon brings his Sola Rosa soul-funk live show to San Fran with cuts from the new record, from 7pm.

Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño

Mon 8 Jun · San Fran

Spoken-word firebrand Saul Williams joins LA percussionist-producer Carlos Niño for a collaborative show at San Fran from 7pm.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Wellington Underground Market

Sat 6 Jun · Jervois Quay

Every Saturday from 10am to 4pm, the underground car park on Jervois Quay fills with emerging designers, makers, bakers and global food stalls.

Harbourside Market

Sun 7 Jun · Waterfront

Wellington’s oldest open-air food and produce market runs from 7:30am to 2pm beside Te Papa, with fresh produce, baked goods, coffee and food trucks.

🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Heathers the Musical

Tue 3 – Sat 6 Jun · The Opera House

The cult dark-comedy musical based on the 1989 film runs at The Opera House with 7:30pm evening shows and a 2:30pm Saturday matinee.

🎉 Festivals & culture
Common Material – Wellington Biennial

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Jun · Te Whanganui-a-Tara

The Wellington Biennial returns with a three-day showcase of garments, materials and archival works from designers across Aotearoa.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Hurricanes vs ACT Brumbies – Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final

Fri 5 Jun · Hnry Stadium

The table-topping Hurricanes host the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium with a 7:05pm kick-off in the first round of the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

🍸 Nightlife & clubs
Pur Collective Techno Night with Valerie Ace (DE)

Sat 6 Jun · San Fran

German techno selector Valerie Ace joins the Pur Collective for a late-night techno session at San Fran on Cuba Street.

Coming up later this month
The Big Sing 2026 – Wellington Regional Festival

Wed 10 & Thu 11 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre

Secondary-school choirs from around the region take the Michael Fowler stage for the annual Big Sing regional festival, evening sessions from 7pm.

Lily Linscott: First & Last Wellington Show

Thu 11 Jun · San Fran

Aotearoa indie singer-songwriter Lily Linscott plays her first and last Wellington show before stepping back from live performance.

Rum Jungle: Marginalia AU/NZ Tour

Fri 12 Jun · San Fran

Sydney indie-rock outfit Rum Jungle bring their Marginalia AU/NZ tour to Cuba Street’s San Fran from 8pm.

CHAT PILE (USA) & BEASTWARS

Fri 19 Jun · San Fran

Oklahoma noise-rock heavyweights CHAT PILE link up with Wellington’s own BEASTWARS for a heavy double bill from 8pm.

Sanguisugabogg & Peeling Flesh

Sun 21 Jun · San Fran

American death-metal pairing Sanguisugabogg and Peeling Flesh roll into San Fran as part of their NZ tour.

Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour 2026

Fri 26 Jun · Michael Fowler Centre

The veteran British crooner returns to Wellington for a single night at the Michael Fowler Centre from 7pm.

Te Wehi: I’m Home Album Tour

Fri 26 Jun · St James Theatre

Aotearoa hip-hop artist Te Wehi celebrates his I’m Home album with a homecoming show at the St James Theatre from 7:30pm.

Sources: Eventfinda and WellingtonNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.