What’s On in Wellington
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Wellington
Wed 30 Sep · Valhalla
A rock fundraiser gig at Valhalla on Vivian Street.
Thu 1 Oct · MEOW
An evening of alternative and indie acts at MEOW on Edward Street.
Thu 1 Oct · Lynott’s Irish Bar
Live blues from the Daniel White Blues Trio.
Fri 2 Oct · MEOW
US singer Liv.e and drummer-producer Karriem Riggins bring their joint tour to Wellington.
Fri 2 Oct · Valhalla
Metal band Claemus celebrate the release of their single Prototype.
Sat 3 Oct · MEOW
Beloved Wellington venue MEOW marks 18 years with a birthday variety concert.
Sat 3 Oct · Vogelmorn Upstairs
An intimate songwriter double bill at Vogelmorn Upstairs.
Sat 3 Oct · Eva Beva
An afternoon party of 90s Latin hits from 4pm.
Sat 3 Oct · Ivy Bar and Cabaret
A late-night drag lip-sync battle at Ivy.
Sun 4 Oct · Moon
Elyssa Vulpes plays Moon in Newtown.
Mon 28 Sep · The Fringe Bar
Live stand-up comedy night at The Fringe Bar.
Tue 29 Sep · The Fringe Bar
A fast-format comedy showcase on the theme of contradictions.
Wed 30 Sep · The Fringe Bar
The Fringe Bar’s regular midweek stand-up comedy club.
Fri 2 – Sat 3 Oct · BATS Theatre
Improv Festival sessions at BATS including SWAPROX, Pick a Picksar and Sock it to ’em.
Fri 2 Oct · The Fringe Bar
Stand-up from Li’i Alaimoana and Jerome Chandrahasen.
Sun 4 Oct · The Fringe Bar
A Sunday night comedy variety show.
Until Sun 4 Oct · TSB Arena
Final week to catch the 2026 WOW Awards Show, which wraps up its Wellington season on Sunday.
Until 11 Oct · St James Theatre
The Roald Dahl musical continues its Wellington season at the St James.
Until 10 Oct · Circa Theatre
Chekhov’s classic drama plays at Circa Theatre.
Fri 2 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs a programme featuring Strauss’s Four Last Songs.
Fri 2 – Sat 3 Oct · Tāwhiri Warehouse & Student Union Memorial Theatre
Secondary students from around the country perform Shakespeare scenes.
Sat 3 Oct · The Fringe Bar
A burlesque fairytale cabaret show.
Sat 3 Oct · Erskine Chapel
A 5:30pm choral concert in the historic Erskine Chapel.
Tue 29 & Wed 30 Sep · ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary
School holiday puppet shows The Tree Friends and Nan and Tuna.
From Tue 29 Sep · Circa Theatre
A morning children’s theatre show for the school holidays.
Wed 30 Sep · Wellington Botanic Garden
School holiday discovery activities in the Botanic Garden.
Sat 3 Oct · The Hunter Lounge
A 4pm family concert at the Hunter Lounge.
Until 26 Oct · Tākina
Large-scale LEGO Star Wars builds on show at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Daily · Wētā Workshop
Hands-on creature-making workshop at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.
Ongoing · Garage Project Taproom & Leeds Street
Garage Project’s 2026 Oktoberfest celebrations across its Wellington bars.
From Fri 2 Oct · The Tasting Room
The Tasting Room’s hot wings eating challenge.
Sat 3 Oct · St Joseph’s Church Hall
A fair of vintage and retro goods from 10am.
Sat 3 Oct · Linden Community Centre
Local community market from 10am.
Sat 3 Oct · Le Ciel Bakery
A spring high tea from 2pm.
Mon 28 Sep · Circa Theatre
A 12:15pm lunchtime session showcasing short scripts.
Thu 1 Oct · Wellington Botanic Garden
A lunchtime botany talk on monocot plants.
Sat 3 Oct · 65 Victoria Street
Author event celebrating the launch of Witi Ihimaera’s The Star Path, from 1pm.
Sun 4 Oct · Workspace Studios
A one-day workshop making a stained glass suncatcher.
Tue 29 Sep · Te Herenga Waka Marae
A guided tour of Te Herenga Waka Marae at 11am.
Fri 2 Oct · Wellington Railway Station
A 10am commemoration of Gandhi’s birthday at his statue by the railway station.
Sat 3 Oct · Wellington Museum
A public tour at Wellington Museum.
Sun 4 Oct · Te Ngākau Civic Square
A 1pm guided walking tour starting from Civic Square.
Wed 30 Sep · Government House Visitor Centre
A guided tour of the Government House gardens.
Sat 3 Oct · Wellington Botanic Garden
A guided walk exploring memorial plaques around the garden.
Until Sun 4 Oct · Aston Norwood Gardens
Final days of the spring blossom season at Aston Norwood Gardens in Upper Hutt.
Wed 30 Sep · Massey University Theatrette
A mystery-film big-screen session.
Daily · Space Place at Carter Observatory
A dinosaur planetarium film screening at Space Place.
Tue 6 Oct · The Opera House
A family-friendly magic show.
Wed 7 Oct · San Fran
US metalcore band August Burns Red play San Fran.
Fri 9 Oct · The Opera House
The radio hosts bring their live show to the Opera House.
From Sat 10 Oct · City Gallery Wellington
City Gallery reopens in Te Ngākau Civic Square after two years with a major Cornelia Parker exhibition.
Sun 11 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre
Che Fu and The Kratez perform at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Mon 12 Oct · TSB Arena
The Wiggles play TSB Arena.
14 – 18 Oct · Venues citywide
Five days of jazz, soul, funk and R&B gigs across the city, including Macy Gray at the St James on 15 Oct.
Tue 20 Oct · Michael Fowler Centre
British comedian Greg Davies brings his stand-up tour to Wellington.
Fri 23 Oct · Meow Nui
Midge Ure performs his hits.
Sun 25 Oct · Wellington
Wellington’s free Diwali festival.
Tue 27 Oct · Hnry Stadium
The BLACKCAPS take on India in a T20 international.
Sources: Eventfinda and WellingtonNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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