Massive weekend kicks-off March madness in the capital – News and information
Upcoming peak cruise days include:
- Friday 28 February – 4905 passengers
- Friday 21 March – 4905 passengers
- Sunday 30 March – 4905 passengers
- Saturday 12 April – 4905 passengers
Fortune
30 November – 27 April | Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum
Bev Moon’s Fortune exhibition is a knitted feast for the eyes and love letter to family and food.
Website: museumswellington.org.nz/fortune
Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery
17 January – 27 April | Te Papa
This summer, Te Papa is the first venue to kick-off the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion house Vivienne Westwood.
Website: tepapa.nz/westwood
Artist in Residence
1 Feb – 31 March | Treehouse, Botanic Garden
Artist in Residence, Mary Self, will be at the Treehouse in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, stitching beautiful botanical works on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during February and March. Her artwork will be available to view and purchase during her residency.
Website: wellingtongardens.nz/events
Fringe Festival
14 February – 8 March
Dive into a kaleidoscope of awesome arts, performances, and entertainment with the 2025 New Zealand Fringe Festival returning to the city this summer for its 35th anniversary.
Website: fringe.co.nz
The Courtenay Place Light Boxes
15 Feb – 9 June | 77-97 Courtenay Place
The Courtenay Place Light Boxes are currently illuminated with a bold, new exhibition, HYPERBALLAD, by artist Wesley John Fourie.
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is presenting this project in partnership with Wellington City Council as part of its ongoing commitment to bringing art to the public while the gallery building is temporarily closed.
Website: wellington.govt.nz/lightboxes
Exhibition: Human. Nature.
22 Feb – 21 Mar | Toi Pōneke Gallery
Toi Pōneke Gallery is proud to present Human. Nature. an immersive debut exhibition by sisters Hannah Schickedanz and poet Jessica Arcus. This deeply personal collaboration combines painting, sculpture, and poetry to create a soothing balm for the overstimulation of modern life.
Website: toiponeke.nz
Dillinger’s Summer in the Park
Friday 28 Feb, 4pm-8pm | Midland Park
Head to Midland Park for live jazz, an outdoor bar, BBQ, and beanbags, what’s not to love?
Community Gardens Open Sundays
16 February – 30 March
Community gardens are the hidden gems of our city. Ever wondered what happens at a community garden? Open Sundays are your chance to find out.
Website: wellington.govt.nz/community-gardens
Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau
20 February – 13 July | Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
The internationally acclaimed exhibition Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau is coming to Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre for its New Zealand exclusive debut. The exhibition will feature more than 600 exceptional art pieces from original sketches of timeless characters to today’s CG-animated masterpieces.
Website: WellingtonNZ.com/Disney
Cuba Street Summer Series
23 February – 23 March
The iconic Cuba Street (between Ghuznee and Vivian St) is coming alive over three weekends this summer with the Cuba Street Summer Series.
From the team behind CubaDupa, NZ Fringe, and Classical on Cuba, there’ll be an atmosphere reminiscent of a summer of creativity, highlighting the unique, diverse, independent, and iconic retail and hospitality experiences that Cuba Street has to offer.
Website: cubadupa.co.nz/celebrate-summer-on-cuba-street-with-the-cuba-street-summer-series/
Fringe on the Street
Sunday 23 February
As part of the Cuba Street Summer Series, experience the edgy, the eclectic, and the extraordinary with this Fringe-themed extravaganza as Cuba Street transforms into a Fringe takeover of unconventional performances and quirky creativity.
Website: cubadupa.co.nz/celebrate-summer-on-cuba-street-with-the-cuba-street-summer-series/
Te Matatini Fan Zone
28 Feb & 1 March | Te Papa
Celebrate the final two days of kapa haka at Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025 at Te Papa, which will be hosting a free Te Matatini Fan Zone for those in Te Whanganui-a-Tara who can’t get to the event in New Plymouth.
Website: tematatini.co.nz
The Wellington Art Show
28 February – 2 March | Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Discover a range of dynamic, original and exciting art works from a wide range of genres, and a wide range of prices on display at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Website: wellingtonartshow.co.nz
Neighbours Aotearoa
1-31 March
Neighbours Aotearoa is a national campaign that encourages everyone around Aotearoa New Zealand to do something to connect with their neighbours.
Website: wellington.govt.nz/neighbours-month
Double Header: Hurricanes V Blues
Saturday 1 March | Sky Stadium
Head to Sky Stadium for a double header of rugby kicking off with Hurricanes Poua v Blues at 4.35pm, followed by their male counterparts at 7.05pm.
Website: skystadium.co.nz
Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
Saturday 1 March | 10am-3pm | Queens Wharf
Celebrate tamariki at this free whānau event by Nōku te Ao Capital E. Enjoy stage performances, face-painting, roaming performers and interactive activities.
Website: capitale.org.nz/childrensday
Children’s Day on the Cable Car
1-2 March
To celebrate International Children’s Day, the Wellington Cable Car is spreading the joy with all kids under 15 riding for free for the weekend when accompanied by a paying adult.
Website: wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
Seaweed Festival
1-9 March
Come along to Wellington’s first Seaweed Fest and celebrate our underwater forests with events happening across Wellington.
Website: loverimurimu.org/festival
Local Food Week
1-9 March
A festival celebrating Wellington’s local food scene and the community that flourishes when we grow, cook and eat together.
Website: wellington.govt.nz/local-food-week
Dragon Boat Festival
1-2 March
Teams from around the motu and the world descend on Wellington for the festival in March and enjoy racing with a backdrop like no other.
Website: dragonboatfestival.org.nz
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