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A nationwide overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently closed festivals and events.

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Judy’s Encore

Aug 29 - Sep 26, 2026 Wellington
Recently ended

Judy’s Encore is a concert-style theatrical production starring award-winning artist Ali Harper that explores the turbulent life and legendary music of Judy Garland at Wellington's Circa Theatre.

Theatre Concert +5
MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

Sep 21-25, 2026 Wellington
Recently ended

The MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa (MEFA) is a national music festival held in Wellington from September 21-25, 2026. It gathers thousands of young musicians from across New Zealand for performances, competitions, and...

Music Youth +5
Now You See Me

Now You See Me

Sep 8-13, 2026 Wellington

Now You See Me is a free photographic exhibition presented by Endo Warriors Aotearoa and photographer Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith, exploring the lived realities of endometriosis. The exhibition combines powerful portraiture with personal storytelling...

Exhibition Photography +6
The Retro Event

The Retro Event

Sep 12, 2026 Wellington

The Retro Event is a celebration of retro gaming and pop culture making its Wellington debut at the Wellington Indian Association in Kilbirnie on September 12, 2026. This one-day nostalgia expo features...

Retro Gaming Pop Culture +5
Wellington On a Plate

Wellington On a Plate

Aug 1-31, 2026 Wellington

Wellington On a Plate is an annual month-long food festival held in Wellington, New Zealand, throughout August 2026. The festival features more than 200 ticketed and free culinary events, including the Burger...

Food Festival Culinary Events +4
Wellington Puppetry Festival

Wellington Puppetry Festival

Aug 23-24, 2026 Wellington

The Wellington Puppetry Festival is a community-driven celebration in New Zealand's capital, dedicated to fostering the growth of puppetry arts. Under the theme 'Puppets for Peace,' the event features a diverse program...

Puppetry Arts +5
NAWIC 30 Years of Building Futures

NAWIC 30 Years of Building Futures

Jul 23-24, 2026 Wellington

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) New Zealand celebrates its 30th anniversary with a series of flagship events in Wellington on July 23 and 24, 2026. The program includes a...

Construction Women In Business +6

Wellington Winter Zine Fest

Jun 27, 2026 Wellington

The Wellington Winter Zine Fest is a market for zines held at The Design School, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, it features store holders open for swap or...

Zine Market +6

Woof Market

Jun 27, 2026 Porirua

The Woof Market is a dog-friendly market in Porirua, New Zealand, offering a wide array of dog stalls and products. Held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm...

Dog Market Pet Friendly +4