Jul 1st: Debate - Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance, Wellington
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When creating art, is the process more important than the product - or the product more important than the process? In this lively debate, local Wellington artists go head to head on a question that often plagues the ...
Jul 1st: You, Me, Everybody - Midnight Album Tour, Wellington
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You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight, their new album exploring the moment where one day ends and the next begins. Recognised as finalists for Best NZ Folk Artist at the 2021 ...
Jul 2nd: Barnardos Foundation Gala Dinner, Wellington
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Be part of an extraordinary evening at the inaugural Barnardos Foundation Gala Dinner, proudly presented by Willis Bond and LT McGuinness, where generosity, leadership, and purpose come together to create brighter ...
Jul 2nd: Deafheaven & Nothing, Wellington
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American black-metal trailblazers Deafheaven announce their return to New Zealand this July, presented by Banished Music. The band will perform two exclusive headline shows in Auckland and Wellington, joined by special ...
Jul 2nd: MATA MATA - Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance, Wellington
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AWAKENING THE TANIWHA, HONOURING THE RECLAMATION. MATA MATA is an offering through the act of solo dance. A summoning of the ancestral spirits that reside deep within the awa. As the taniwha stirs just beneath the ...
Jul 3rd: NYO La Mer, Wellington
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Jack Bewley New Commission (World Premiere) Britten Four Sea Interludes From Peter Grimes Michael-Thomas Foumai Raise Hawaiki: Kealaikahiki (NZ Premiere) Debussy La Mer In 2026, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra ...
Jul 3rd: Sappho: A Deliciously Sapphic Cabaret, Wellington
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Let’s go Lesbians! This July get ready to U-Haul down to The Fringe Bar for Sappho, A Deliciously Sapphic Cabaret! There will be talking, laughing, loving, breathing, and absolutely no ultimatums. Our cast ...
Jul 4th: DJ Craze (US), Wellington
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Five-time DMC World DJ Championships champion DJ Craze is a true heavyweight of global turntablism, renowned for pushing the boundaries of drum & bass, hip hop and bass music. From pioneering the presence of drum ...
Jul 4th: The After Party - Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance, Wellington
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After dark, the party begins. Join us for the closing celebration of the 2026 Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance. This curated party will finish the week with a bang. Guest performance lineup to be announced!
Jul 4th: Dance on Screen Film Competition - Screening & Awards, Wellington
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New to this year’s Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance: introducing the Dance on Screen Film Competition! Come explore the art of dance through the lens and on the big screen. Participants will receive the ...
Jul 4th: NYO La Mer, Wellington
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Jack Bewley New Commission (World Premiere) Britten Four Sea Interludes From Peter Grimes Michael-Thomas Foumai Raise Hawaiki: Kealaikahiki (NZ Premiere) Debussy La Mer In 2026, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra ...
Jul 4th: The Veils - Fragile World w/ Jazmine Mary, Wellington
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Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out June 19 on V2 Records. Today, The ...
Jul 5th: Sci-Fi Sundays: Gremlins (1984), Wellington
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Part of Sci-Fi Sundays 2026. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous. After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new ...
Jul 6th: Children's Creative Arts Holiday Workshop: Painted Paper Puppets, Wellington
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The school holiday programme has been designed to challenge and encourage children 6 - 11 years old who love art. In this mixed media workshop, young artists will create a textured puppet with moving parts. All materials ...
Jul 6th: 'Tag yourself' Printmaking - Creative Arts Holiday Programme, Wellington
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Join us for a fun two day print making session with award winning print maker - Jude Gordon. The focus will be yourself while learning the art of collography. A collagraph is a versatile printmaking technique whereby the ...
Jul 6th: Fundamentals of Drawing - Creative Arts Holiday Programme, Wellington
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In this two day course you will learn the basics of structure and perspective so you can draw anything you like. Returning students are assigned additional challenges in order to promote continuous development of their ...
Jul 7th: A Revisitation of The Kaiwharawhara Restoration, Wellington
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A quarter of a century ago Ōtari’s valley was full of rubbish, grass and weeds. Jonathan Kennett and Bronwen Wall led teams of volunteers – some of them still working in the valley – to restore the ...
Jul 8th: Sculpting With Clay - Tweens & Teens - Creative Arts …, Wellington
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Have fun creating with clay with experienced ceramicist, Christine Winbush. Crafting with clay allows for a personalized, handmade piece from your imagination or if you wish, guidance from your tutor. Tweens/teens will ...
Jul 8th: Fire Horse Needle Felting - Creative Arts Holiday Programme, Wellington
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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with a fun and creative needle felting workshop for teens. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn basic needle felting techniques and create your own Fire Horse sculpture ...
Jul 8th: Paint Your Pet - Creative Arts Holiday Programme for Tweens …, Wellington
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Bring in a photo of your or a friend's pet to copy or use as a guide to create the scene. You will learn the basic properties of watercolour paint mediums to help highlight the unique character of the animal you paint. ...
Jul 8th: Magical Terrarium - Children's Creative Arts Holiday workshop, Wellington
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The school holiday programme has been designed to challenge and encourage children 6 - 11 years old who love art. In this mixed media workshop, young artists will use wire, tissue paper, egg cartons and magazines to ...
Jul 8th: Discovery Days - School Holiday Fun!, Wellington
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Discovery Days at Akoranga | Pavilion in the Discovery Garden, Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā 10am–2pm Free Step into the Discovery Garden for a relaxed, family-friendly Open Day designed to spark ...
Jul 9th: Matariki Set Menu at the Thistle Inn, Wellington
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Gather whānau and friends this Matariki for an evening of shared kai at Thistle Inn. On Thursday 9 July, we’ll be serving a specially curated four-course set menu designed to bring people together around the ...
Jul 9th: Whānau Sculpture - Creative Arts Holiday Programme, Wellington
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Children and their caregivers are invited to learn how to sculpt with clay! Our popular whānau workshops are designed to allow tamariki and their caregivers work on their own projects side-by-side and learn basic ...
