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Your friendly local guide to everything happening in Wellington! We hunt down the best events, hidden gems, and local secrets across Wellington, Wairarapa, and Kāpiti Coast. From pop-up markets to secret coffee spots, outdoor adventures to cozy indoor hideaways - if it's happening in our beautiful r

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06/06/2026

Wellington's 2026 opening run is looking seriously tasty 👀🍕☕

From Mexican fonditas and Roman-style pizza to beachfront brunches, Asian street food, craft beer and one of the most scenic sandwich spots in New Zealand, there have been some fantastic additions to the capital's food scene this year.

We've rounded up 10 food and drink spots that have opened around Wellington recently.

How many have you tried so far? And which one is next on your list? 👇

📸 Images courtesy of WellingtonNZ and featured venues.

04/06/2026

How is all of this happening in one Wellington weekend? 👀🔥

🏉 Hurricanes Quarter Final v Brumbies
🌌 Professor Brian Cox
🍿 Heathers The Musical
🎭 The Other Boleyn Girl
🎻 NZSO Romeo & Juliet
🎸 Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run performed live
🍸 Revel Cabaret
👶 Wellington Baby Expo
🏀 Wellington Saints v Otago Nuggets

And somehow that's still only scratching the surface.

Whether you're into sport, theatre, live music, science, family events, or just looking for something different to do, Wellington is absolutely delivering this weekend.

We're lucky to have so much happening across the region, and this is just a small selection of what's on.

👇 What are your plans this weekend?

Tag someone who needs a few ideas.

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01/06/2026

👑 One of history’s most infamous royal love triangles is playing out right here in Wellington.

You probably know Anne Boleyn.

But what about her sister Mary?

The Other Boleyn Girl brings the rivalry, ambition, romance and betrayal of the Tudor court to the stage in a gripping adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s bestselling novel.

As both sisters compete for the attention of King Henry VIII, loyalties are tested, secrets unravel and the stakes become higher than anyone could have imagined.

🎭 The Other Boleyn Girl
📍 Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee Street
📅 Now until 6 June
🎟 $19.90 - $29.90

Several performances have already sold out, so if you’ve been thinking about seeing it, now’s the time.

Tag someone who loves historical drama 👇

Book here: tinyurl.com/Boleyn-WRT

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30/05/2026

💜 What a weekend.

Thousands of people. One incredible cause.

Wellington Region did itself proud.
Here are some of the highlights from Relay For Life 2026.

29/05/2026

One of the world's top model makers is exhibiting in Wellington right now.

Described by Richard Taylor as one of the world's leading model makers, David Tremont's latest exhibition has just opened at Fishcube Gallery & Cafe

The level of detail in these pieces is incredible. We thought we'd have a quick look and ended up staying much longer than expected, spotting something new every time we looked.

These are the kind of works that photos simply don't do justice.

📍 Fishcube Gallery, 111 Dixon Street
🕙 10am–5pm
🎟️ Free entry

We'd highly recommend seeing them in person.

28/05/2026

How is ALL of this happening in one King’s Birthday weekend 👀🔥

💜 Relay For Life, Wellington doing laps through the night at Hnry Stadium for an incredible cause
🎲 A full weekend of board game chaos at Tākina
💿 Tens of thousands of vinyl records at Brewtown
🎨 NZ Art Show filling TSB Arena and Shed 6 with thousands of artworks
🎤 Marlon Williams playing his final Wellington show
🏍 Adventure bikes and poker runs at the Wellington Motorcycle Festival
💃 Salsa congress taking over Te Whaea
👑 Wellington Repertory Theatre bringing Tudor drama to the stage with The Other Boleyn Girl
🖤 Heathers The Musical landing at the Opera House

Wellington absolutely comes alive on long weekends and honestly… we’re here for it 🐝

We’ve rounded up the best things happening around Wellington this weekend.

What are you locking in first?

25/05/2026

Tiny animated chefs running across your table, immersive storytelling between courses, and some seriously good food along the way 👨‍🍳✨

We recently checked out .petitchef at and this is honestly one of the more unique dining experiences we’ve done in Wellington.

The truffle ravioli was incredible, the steak frites was massive, and the whole experience somehow felt part theatre show, part dinner party.

Big thanks to the InterContinental Wellington team for having us, plus great company for the night with our friends at Wellington Alive

Definitely one to add to the Wellington date night list.

Would you try this? 👀

21/05/2026

There’s honestly a bit of everything on too - FREE orchestra concerts, dark sky tram rides, Marlon Williams, Eddie Izzard, over-30s clubbing, live sport, rock anthems and heaps more happening around the city.

Some highlights this weekend:
🎻 FREE Symphony in the Hutt with Orchestra Wellington + Hollie Smith
🎸 Tommy Emmanuel at the Opera House
🎼 NZSO: Titan at the Michael Fowler Centre
🎤 Marlon Williams and the Yarra Benders farewell show
🏉 Hurricanes v Highlanders at Sky Stadium
🪩 Bed By 10 over-30s clubbing
🔭 FREE Dark Sky Experience at Queen Elizabeth Park
🎸 Rock Tenors: Anthems Reloaded
😂 Eddie Izzard - The Remix Tour
🚲 FREE Bike Day Out around the bays

And somehow that’s still only some of what’s happening 😅

What’s everyone getting along to this weekend?

19/05/2026

Wellington's own Youth Choir are hosting an internationally renowned choir all the way from Missouri tomorrow night and it sounds like it's going to be an incredible evening. 🎶

"When Worlds Collide" brings together Wellington Youth Choir and the Missouri State University Chorale for one night only at Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul. Two choirs, two worlds, one stage.

Amazing voices echoing through the Cathedral on a Wednesday night - honestly, you won't find a better midweek night out in Wellington this week. Tickets available now.

Tag a friend who'd love this - or share this to help spread the word for these talented young Wellingtonians! ❤️

📅 Tomorrow - Wednesday 20 May ⏰ 7pm 📍 Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul

17/05/2026

We're fairly confident nobody here was around for many of the last slides. The rest? No judgment. 👀

Wellington has been having moments since the 1880s - scroll through and see how many you made it to.

Were you there for any of these? Tell us in the comments 👇

📸 Alexander Turnbull Library / Archives NZ / Wellington City Libraries / Wellington City Council Archives / Te Papa / World of WearableArt

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