Thu 16 Jul · The Opera House

A line-up of top New Zealand musicians performs Radiohead’s landmark album OK Computer in full.

Fri 17 Jul · San Fran

The acclaimed New York rapper and Armand Hammer member plays Cuba Street’s San Fran.

Fri 17 Jul · Valhalla

Australian metal outfit King Parrot headline Valhalla with support from Slave Cadaver and more.

Fri 17 Jul · Meow

Menzies celebrate their new album with guests Sig Wilder and Felix Bir.

Sat 18 Jul · Meow

The Lyttelton singer-songwriter brings his Baby Heavyweight tour to the capital.

Sun 19 Jul · The Rogue & Vagabond

A relaxed early-evening jazz session to close out the weekend.

Thu 16 – Sat 18 Jul · St James Theatre

The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s mixed-bill Winter Season comes to the St James for three performances.

This week · Circa Theatre

Circa’s school-holiday road-trip show continues through the final week of the break.

From Fri 17 Jul · BATS Theatre

A new theatre work opens at BATS this week.

Now showing · Toi Pōneke Arts Centre

The new Te Aro Toi Gallery presents its debut exhibition at Toi Pōneke.

Now showing · Wellington Museum

An exhibition exploring the capital’s food story at Wellington Museum.

Now showing · National Library

A photography exhibition pairing two travel-themed bodies of work at the National Library.

Thu 16 Jul · TSB Arena

The famous basketball showmen celebrate their centenary with a family night of tricks and slam dunks.

Fri 17 Jul · Te Papa

A LEGO art display with hands-on fun for the whole whānau at the national museum.

Daily · Queen’s Wharf

The waterfront’s winter ice rink is open daily through the season.

Sat 18 Jul · Zealandia

A puppet show telling the story of Nan and Tuna the eel at the eco-sanctuary.

Until Sun 19 Jul · Nōku te Ao Capital E

Capital E’s holiday programme runs through the final week of the school break.

Daily · Wellington Botanic Garden

A Matariki-themed trail winds through the Wellington Botanic Garden.

Mon 13 Jul · The Fringe Bar

Open-mic comedy night where new comics test fresh material.

Wed 15 Jul · The Fringe Bar

Midweek line-up show with a rotating bill of Wellington comedians.

Fri 17 Jul · The Fringe Bar

Li’i Alaimoana headlines his own night of stand-up.

Fri 17 Jul · The Cavern Club

A line-up comedy show in the underground Cavern Club.

Fri 17 Jul · Newtown Community Centre

The absurdist sketch trio workshop new material from their upcoming show.

Fri 17 Jul · Roxy Cinema

Documentary screening at Miramar’s Roxy Cinema.

Sat 18 Jul · Roxy Cinema

French-language feature screening as part of the Roxy’s current programme.

Sun 19 Jul · Roxy Cinema

A documentary about Elon Musk screens at the Roxy.

Sun 19 Jul · Newtown Community Centre

A Sunday-morning community screening of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return.

Sat 18 Jul · Frank Kitts Park

Local art, craft and gourmet food stalls under Frank Kitts Park on the waterfront.

Sun 19 Jul · Beside Te Papa

Wellington’s long-running Sunday market for fresh produce and street food.

Sat 18 Jul · Tawa

Local makers and crafters gather at the Tawa Salvation Army Church hall.

Sun 19 Jul · Brewtown, Upper Hutt

Craft stalls take over the Upper Hutt brewery precinct for a winter market day.

Sat 18 Jul · Rumours Rum Bar

A tasting session celebrating old-school beer styles.

Sat 18 Jul · The Bridge Bar & Restaurant

A weekend brunch where you assemble your own plate.

Sun 19 Jul · Cambridge Hotel

Board games and a classic Sunday roast at the Cambridge Hotel.

Mon 13 Jul · Te Papa

A lunchtime literary session at Te Marae, Te Papa Tongarewa.

Mon 13 Jul · The Arborist Rooftop Bar

A guided painting session with a Matariki stars theme.

Sat 18 Jul · Nōku te Ao Capital E

A hands-on workshop making a journal based on the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Sat 18 Jul · The Fringe Bar

Wellington’s drag kings take the stage for a coronation-themed show.

Sat 18 Jul · Ivy Bar & Cabaret

Up-and-coming drag performers compete at Ivy.

Sat 18 Jul · The Rogue & Vagabond

Late-night funk grooves from 9.30pm at the Rogue.

Sat 18 Jul · TSB Arena

The Saints host the Tauranga Whai in Sal’s NBL basketball action.

Sun 19 Jul · Newtown

A community rubbish clean-up starting from the Newtown community centre.

Mon 20 Jul · Te Wharewaka o Pōneke

An early-morning buffet breakfast screening of the FIFA World Cup on the waterfront.

Thu 23 Jul · Erskine Chapel

A midwinter classical performance in Island Bay’s historic Erskine Chapel.

Sun 26 Jul · Kai Tahi, Porirua

A dog-themed market day for pups and their people.

Fri 31 Jul & Sat 1 Aug · Breaker Bay Hall

The Sea Shanty Society launch their new EP with two nights at Breaker Bay Hall.