Events
Wellington Local events
NZCT Summer City Festival Wellington
31 December 2009 – 22 March 2010, Wellington – various locations
A summer festival full of outdoor fun and entertainment, with a wide array of events and concerts over three months.
Photo: credit Ranae Norris, SXC
ASB Gardens Magic Concert Series 2010
11 January – 1 February 2010, Sound Shell, Wellington Botanic Gardens
A free outdoor music concert series. Pack a picnic, bring a cushion and enjoy the music at the beautiful Botanic Gardens. When the concert is over, check out the spectacular lighting that transforms the gardens at night.
Photo: credit Melodi T, SXC
Anne Frank Exhibition
1 – 28 February 2010, Te Papa Museum, 55 Cable Street, Wellington
A free exhibition, with material from Amsterdam's Anne Frank Museum. The exhibition gives the history of World War II and the Holocaust through Anne Frank's life story.
Photo: credit Christophe Libert, SXC
NZI Sevens
5-6 February 2010, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on Waterloo Quay is the battleground of the NZI Sevens. The stadium holds 34,500 excited fans for two action-packed days of rugby, costumes and carnival atmosphere.
Photo: credit Jay Simmons, SXC
New Zealand International Arts Festival
26 February - 21 March 2010, Wellington
New Zealand’s premier cultural event celebrates the best arts entertainment from within New Zealand and around the world.
Photo: credit Stefano Barni, SXC