The next few months will see Wellington City Council’s free summer events and activities energising, entertaining, and engaging Wellingtonians

The next few months will see Wellington City Council’s free summer events and activities energising, entertaining, and engaging Wellingtonians 

A Very Welly Christmas
Sat 26 Nov – Sun 27 Nov, from midday

Lambton Quay

Our whānau-friendly entertainment and activities include bands, an ice rink, snowball igloo, face painting, street performances, and a foam pit. Meet your local sports heroes, and of course, Santa, who will arrive at 12 noon each day in a small walking parade from Balance Street to the Old Bank Arcade. Lambton Quay will be pedestrian-access only for the weekend. averywellychristmas.co.nz

Carols in the Park
5pm-7pm, Sat 26 Nov

Midland Park

Bring your best singing voice to Carols in Midland Park.Grab a blanket and some kai, and get ready to falalalala. wellington.govt.nz/events

New Year’s Eve
8pm-12pm, 31 Dec

Whairepo Lagoon

Join us for a fun evening of toe-tapping music. Cover band Zephyr will entertain from 8pm, followed by a special Kids Countdown at 9.30pm. Orchestra Wellington will fill the air with tunes of a ‘Royal’ theme with its free concert from 10pm, followed by the New Year’s countdown, and a blast of fireworks to bring in 2023. wellington.govt.nz/events

Gardens Magic Concert Series, Light Display, Kids Garden trail
10-29 Jan

Botanic Gardens Ki Paekākā

The iconic Concert Series is back (Tues-Sun evenings), along with a Light Display, and a Kids Garden Trail. Listen to some of Wellington’s finest live music under a blanket of stars. As the sun sets see the gardens transform with a magical light display by MJF Lighting, and during the day join our Space Explorer in her journey of discovery of the Botanic Garden’s remarkable plants and animals. wellington.govt.nz/events

Whānau Film Night

6pm, Sun 5 Feb

Waitangi Park

Bring a picnic and join us for a programme of short films followed by the feature film ‘Whina’.

Te Rā o Waitangi

12 noon – 6pm, Mon 6 Feb

Waitangi Park

Enjoy a line-up of award-winning Māori performers, food, and culture. Food trucks will be on-site, and be in quick for the hangi! wellington.govt.nz/events

Wellington Pasifika Festival

12 noon – 6pm, Sat 11 Feb

Waitangi Park

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific at the Wellington Pasifika Festival on Saturday 11 February, Waitangi Park, 12 noon – 6pm. wellington.govt.nz/events