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Things to do in Wellington

Wellington events and what is on this week, rebuilt every Thursday.

Wellington city: everything on this week, 22 to 28 October, checked against council and venue listings and refreshed every Thursday.

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This weekend

Six picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  1. Diwali Festival of Lights

    Sun 25 2pm to 8.30pmTSB Arena, Queens Wharf

    A cultural festival with live performances, family activities and Indian market stalls.

    Free
  2. Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026

    Fri 23 from 5pm to Sun 25 9pmWellington ASB Sports Centre

    A Filipino cultural festival celebrating diaspora culture.

  3. Orchestra Wellington - 5 Revelations

    Sat 24 from 7.30pmMichael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield St

    An orchestral concert featuring a rare piano concerto and shimmering orchestral colour.

  4. Pistang Pilipino

    Fri 23 from 3pm to Sun 25 7pmBharat Bhavan Centre, 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington city

    A cultural event with food, sports, shows and community activities.

  5. Let's Go LEGO®

    Sat 24 11am to 12pmTe Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, 65 Victoria Street

    A creative building session for children using LEGO, with different themes each time.

  6. Baby Rock and Rhyme

    Sun 25 10.30am to 11amTe Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, 65 Victoria St

    A free early learning session for babies and caregivers using songs and stories.

On now

Royal New Zealand Ballet 2026 Season

St James Theatre. A ballet season featuring classic favourites and new works. On until Friday 6 November.

Exhibition: Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Te Motu Kairangi, a panoramic tour of Miramar from the site of Maupuia Pā

Te Matapihi Central Library. A heritage exhibition exploring the early history of the Miramar Peninsula. On until Sunday 15 November.

Frankenskein Community Scarf

Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. A community knitting project for the Halloween season. On until Saturday 7 November.

Old Government Buildings Summer Sunday tours

Old Government Buildings, Wellington. A heritage tour of the Old Government Buildings. On until 7 March 2027.

Wellington events

Wellington events this week, day by day

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Friday, 23 October 2026

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Sunday, 25 October 2026

Monday, 26 October 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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