What’s On in Wellington

Fri 4 Sep · The Opera House

The international ballroom spectacular Luminous, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, brings championship dancers to the Opera House stage.

Fri 4 Sep · Michael Fowler Centre

Gemma New conducts the NZSO in John Adams, Copland, the New Zealand premiere of Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis, and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Fri 4 to Sun 6 Sep · Victoria University Memorial Theatre

Victoria Musical Society stages its first ever musical with a cast of Victoria University students.

Fri 4 Sep · Adam Concert Room

Classical performance students from the New Zealand School of Music Te Kōkī present Offenbach’s comic opera.

Fri 4 Sep · Hannah Playhouse

The Wellington cabaret troupe marks 18 years with a retrospective show built from their own back catalogue.

Tue 1 Sep · Circa Theatre

Set in 1967, this Circa production imagines Judy Garland reclaiming her legacy after a bruising Australian tour.

All week · Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum’s exhibition traces how generations of food creators turned the capital into a culinary destination.

Sat 5 Sep · Nairn Street Cottage

Seven artists respond to one house and its multiple histories, inspired by Richard Shaw’s trilogy on Pākehā family stories.

Thu 3 Sep · St James Theatre

New Zealand’s long-running Come Together concert series recreates the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense.

Thu 3 Sep · Valhalla

Stereoface return to Valhalla with new material drawn from across Radiohead’s thirty-year catalogue.

Fri 4 Sep · San Fran

San Fran hosts another edition of its K-pop club night after two sold-out events.

Fri 4 Sep · Valhalla

The Rage Against The Machine tribute act brings its Bulls On Parade tour to Valhalla.

Sat 5 Sep · The Opera House

Mel Parsons and her band play the Opera House on a seven-date national theatre tour celebrating her album Castle Hill.

Sun 6 Sep · Moon

The September showcase features Sister Madly, TestPot, and Robyn Lynn and the TGs.

Fri 4 Sep · St James Theatre

Chris Parker brings his national Take A Good Look At Me tour to the St James.

Fri 4 Sep · BATS Theatre

Maeve O’Connell’s new solo stand-up show about signs, experiences and clocking a gag.

Fri 4 Sep · Thistle Hall

An improvised news show built live from the week’s headlines.

Sat 5 Sep · Hannah Playhouse

The final of the capital’s premier comedy competition, presented by Wellington Comedy.

Sat 5 Sep · The Fringe Bar

A special Saturday night edition in which up to 15 comedians each attempt three minutes of brand new material.

Wed 2 Sep · The Fringe Bar

The Fringe Bar’s weekly line-up of established and rising Wellington comics.

Mon 31 Aug · Te Marae, Te Papa

Three novelists working in speculative fiction discuss their work in the Uncanny Valley session of the Writers on Mondays series.

Tue 1 Sep · Te Herenga Waka Marae

A guided introductory tour of Ngā Mokopuna, Victoria University’s Living Building.

Wed 2 Sep · Raranga Te Aro Studio

Evening classes in traditional Māori weaving techniques at the Te Aro studio.

Fri 4 Sep · Aro Valley Community Centre

A weekly term-time community singing session open to all voices.

Sun 6 Sep · St Peter’s on Willis

A guided walking tour retracing the life of Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender Member of Parliament.

Tue 1 Sep · Otto Champagneria & Beer Hall

The launch of Otto’s monthly wine tasting series, opening with Martinborough producer Schubert Wines.

Sat 5 Sep · Linden Community Centre

The first-Saturday community market returns with local stalls, crafts and produce.

Sat 5 Sep · The Bridge Bar & Restaurant

A weekend build-your-own brunch service at The Bridge in Wellington.

Sun 6 Sep · The Bridge Bar & Restaurant

The Bridge’s weekly Sunday roast, served from midday.

Mon 31 Aug · Toi Aro Arts Centre

A 45-minute dance cardio class built around a short routine, no experience needed.

Sun 6 Sep · Awhi Yoga and Wellbeing Centre

A 90-minute heated flow class run every Sunday on a koha basis, with proceeds donated.

Sun 6 Sep · Sweet Axe Throwing Co.

An introductory axe throwing session with coaching, followed by an open Sunday session.

All week · Te Whare Manaaki o Toda

An exhibition of personal stories from local rangatahi whaiora sharing their journeys with early psychosis services.

Sun 6 Sep · The Bridge Bar & Restaurant

A weekly afternoon of open board games at The Bridge, free to join.

Sat 5 Sep · Te Aro precinct

Eyegum Music Collective’s one-night multi-venue festival brings 40 Aotearoa artists to 10 neighbouring Te Aro venues, headlined by Bic Runga, Beastwars, Silicon, Mokotron and Pitch Black.

Sat 5 Sep · Michael Fowler Centre

The annual Korean culture festival returns with live performances, food and hands-on cultural activities.

Sat 5 Sep · Newtown Community Centre

A community screening of the documentary Pig Feast, followed by discussion.

Sat 5 Sep · Escape Rooms Wellington

Saturday morning escape room sessions including Operation Beehive, Diamond Heist and The Quest, capped at a flat room price.

Tue 8 to Sun 13 Sep · Thistle Hall

A free photographic exhibition by Endo Warriors Aotearoa with Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith.

Sat 12 Sep · Khandallah Village Church

A monthly market showcasing local art, craft and vintage.

Sun 13 Sep · Ian Galloway Park

Capital BMX Club opens its 2026 season, with 20 September held as the rain-off date.

Thu 17 Sep · Old St Paul’s

NZTrio expand to a quintet with viola and double bass for Schubert’s Trout Quintet.

Sat 19 Sep · St Anne’s Hall

The fabric and craft supplies fair returns for its second Wellington event of the year.

From Wed 23 Sep · St James Theatre

The Roald Dahl musical opens a Wellington season at the St James.

Wed 23 Sep · Michael Fowler Centre

Young New Zealand musicians perform as soloists and alongside the NZSO.

Wed 30 Sep · Wellington Botanic Garden

School holiday activities for children in the Botanic Garden.