Special Events in Wellington

January to February
Summer City Programme, Wellington, which is a series of festivals around the city.

February
2nd weekend in February
Wine Marlborough Festival ( Blenheim)

February, even-numbered years only;
New Zealand Festival (Wellington), an entire month of national and international culture.

February
Cuba Street Carnival
Cuba Street
A truly fantastic spectacle of floats, bands, dancers, and performers takes over Cuba Street for one weekend in February.

March
Capital E National Arts Festival
Capital E
Quality performers from all over the world, carnivals and free events create a two-week arts blast for children aged 3-14 years and their families.

March
Golden Shears Sheep-Shearing Contest; Masterton), a must for lovers of sheep and sweat.

April
Rebel Sport Super 14
Westpac Stadium
The new and improved Super 14 rugby tournament kicks off annually, with the Hurricanes playing six home games at the Westpac Stadium.

Armageddon
The Events Centre
Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo returns to the capital, featuring huge gaming displays, as well as cult television and movie celebrities.

June
The NZI Opera Season opens at Westpac St James Theatre.

July
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Westpac St James Theatre
With refreshing energy and infectious charm, the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a bold new triple bill.

September
Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show
The Events Centre Wellington
Artists from throughout New Zealand and around the world enter truly amazing garments that are presented in a two hour show of movement, sound and light.

October
Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival
Various locations, Wellington
Teams from around the world will gather as Wellington hosts the biggest rugby festival in the world.

November
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Westpac St James Theatre, Wellington