Air Force concert, craft market, Go Green Expo, LEGO
Your Wellington week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Air Force in Concert featuring Bret McKenzie
A concert featuring Bret McKenzie and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band, with music from the Muppets and Flight of the Conchords.
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Old St Paul's 2026 Craft & Curio Market
A craft and curio market held in association with the Wellington Heritage Festival.
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Go Green Expo 2026
A sustainability expo with displays and information on green living.
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Let's Go LEGO®
A creative building session for children using LEGO bricks, with a different theme each time.
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Baby Rock and Rhyme
A free early learning session for babies and their caregivers, featuring songs and stories.
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Sit 'n' Knit
A fortnightly community knitting and craft group for all skill levels.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Wellington Heritage Festival 2026
Old St Paul's. A heritage festival showcasing the people, places and stories of the Wellington region. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Wellington Heritage Festival: Matangireia - A Place for Māori at Parliament
Ground Floor/1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, 11am to 12pm. A heritage walk and history event exploring Māori connections to Parliament.
Homage to Te Raukura: The Power of Peaceful Resistance
St Mary of the Angels, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A performance event combining music and storytelling about peaceful resistance. Free.
OnScreen 2026 - Wellington Screening
Embassy Theatre, 6pm to 8pm. A film screening event showcasing short films made by young people.
Bee in the City - Art Sculpture Trail
Bee trail hub part of Croc Bikes Store, 8am to 11pm. A public art trail featuring bee sculptures placed around the city. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
The Rogue & Vagabond, 9pm to 11pm. A live music performance by a local big band playing original jazz and dance music. Free.
Friday, 6 November 2026
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition
Tākina Wellington Convention Centre, 10am to 3.40pm. An exhibition featuring iconic Star Wars characters and scenes built from LEGO bricks. From $29.90. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Wellington Railway Station, 5pm to 6pm. A free fashion show finale event featuring a catwalk experience. Free.
Trades Hall, 6pm to 11pm. A community afterparty celebrating Wellington Zinefest, with poetry, music and food. Free.
Monday, 9 November 2026
Tiki Tour 2026 - We're bringing our NZ Made motorhomes to you!
Plimmerton Domain, 9am to 3.30pm. An event where you can explore New Zealand made motorhomes. Free.
St James Theatre Wellington, from 8pm. A tribute concert featuring the music of Elton John.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Flight of the Conchords New Zealand Tour 2026
Michael Fowler Centre, from 8pm. A comedy music concert by Flight of the Conchords.
On now
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. A candlelight concert featuring the music of film composer Hans Zimmer. On until 23 January 2027.
Te Matapihi Central Library. A heritage exhibition exploring the early history of the Miramar Peninsula. On until Sunday 15 November.
Michael Fowler Centre. An orchestral music concert with a theme of collaborations. On until Friday 27 November.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. A community knitting event creating a Halloween themed scarf. On until Saturday 7 November.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Sunday 8 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Porirua. Coming up, Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Waikanae.
Roadworks: SH 1 Terrace Tunnel, northbound. SH 1 Terrace Tunnel, northbound. Roadworks (other). From 9pm Sunday 1 November to 4.30am Friday 18 December. Due to improvements project works, this tunnel will be closed to northbound traffic on Sunday to Thursday nights between 9pm and 4:30am from Sunday 1st November to Friday 18th December. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time to travel. Detour: Northbound traffic, detour via local roads and Aotea Quay On-ramp.
Roadworks: SH 1 Urban Motorway, between Terrace Tunnel and Ngauranga Interchange, northbound. SH 1 Urban Motorway, between Terrace Tunnel and Ngauranga Interchange, northbound. Roadworks (resurfacing). From 9pm Sunday 8 November to 4.30am Friday 13 November. Due to various works, this section of road will be closed to northbound traffic on Sunday 8th November to Thursday 12th November nights between 9pm and 4:30am. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time to travel. Please note this work is dependent on various factors and may be postponed or changed at short notice. Detour via Hutt Road.
Halloween's going to be dead fun in the capital. This Halloween we had a few vampire puns up our sleeves, but they suck, so instead we’re sharing some events we think you’ll love at first bite!
Wellington icons reunite to celebrate Town Hall reopening. The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, together again for the first time in a decade!
Metlink Hutt Valley Line and Melling Line: buses replacing trains. Coming up, Sunday 22 November: buses replace all daytime services between Wellington and Upper Hutt. Coming up, Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Upper Hutt.
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