Discover art with heart at the IHC Art Awards exhibition now on at Webb’s Gallery.

More than 500 artworks by artists with intellectual disabilities are on display, and you can vote for your favourite in the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award.

Support these fantastic artists. Help get their talent recognised, their voices heard and their art sold. Artwork can be bought direct from the gallery or online at: www.ihc.org.nz/gallery

Open from Friday 24 July to Thursday 6 August. Webb's Gallery, 23 Marion Street.

It’s the perfect end to your weekend with "AN EVENING IN" at Vogelmorn Upstairs.

Following the release of her debut single and a sold out headline show in Wanaka, Anna is back with local friends in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara bringing you a cozy evening of original music, community and a good ol’ pair of cowboy boots. Featuring local artists Beni Rae, a warm original piano player and Choreboy!, building eloquently layered indie music on a loop pedal it will be a Sunday evening full of music that is chicken soup for the soul.

Doors open at 5:30PM with a 6PM show start.

Tickets available via under the radar: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103527/An-Evening-In-With-Anna-Mckean-Beni-Rae-And-Choreboy!.utr

Thursday Laughs brings some top-quality Kiwi comedy to the heart of Newtown.

Snapchat dude Tom Sainsbury has entertained Kiwi audiences online, on stage, and on screen. As seen on Small Town Scandal, Wellington Paranormal, 7Days, Snack Masters NZ and more. Famous for taking the mickey out of politicians like Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges, as well as his parallel life as Gingerbread the cat, Tom will be plumbing the depths of our quirky culture.

Catch Tom Sainsbury at Moon Bar in Newtown on the 6th of August for Thursday Laughs along with Alayne Dick and Neil Thornton.

Tickets available from www.wellingtoncomedy.co.nz

Tomorrow's Histories: photographs by Neil Penman marks significant moments in Porirua's history and honours the legacy of local photographer Neil Penman, who dedicated himself to documenting moments of urban transformation.

Working in black and white documentary style, Penman saw photography as a form of social history, preserving the stories of people and places for posterity. Among his photographs are the people who were there throughout it all, including portraits of Ngāti Toa kaumatua.

Tomorrow's Histories will be on display from the 8th of August until the 8th of November at Pātaka Gallery.

XYZZY – the award-winning planetarium experience by Jess Johnson and Simon Ward - returns to Pōneke for one special night.

On Saturday 15 August, Space Place celebrates the release of the XYZZY soundtrack on vinyl with planetarium screenings, artist talks and live music from Stef Animal, Eyeliner and Lachlan Anderson. Book your tickets and secure your LP preorder at spaceplace.nz

Space Place presents Sci-Fi Sundays - a cinematic series of screenings in the impressive planetarium theatre. Coming up on Sunday 16 August is The Book Of Eli.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this action-packed thriller starring Denzel Washington follows a lone traveler protecting a mysterious book that could hold the key to humanities future.

Tickets include popcorn and a live star talk. Book now at spaceplace.co.nz

Eyegum Music Collective presents GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Pōneke's Te Aro precinct for one night only on Saturday 5 September 2026. Showcasing 40 of Aotearoa's best artists across 10 neighbouring venues, this is one big party you shouldn't miss.

The eclectic lineup includes national treasures like Bic Runga and Savage, heavy-hitting legends Beastwars, Kody Nielson’s enigmatic project Silicon, indie math rockers So So Modern, powerhouse party starter Mokotron, local hip hop sensation MĀ, and everything in between. Tonic Collective are back with an impeccably curated lineup for their travelling stage, which includes Pitch Black celebrating 30 years as Aotearoa electronica pioneers and award winning sonic explorer Amamelia. Festival partners RadioActive will also be showcasing a special lineup of local acts at Rogue and Vagabond.

Excitingly for 2026, we are adding a new venue, the incomparable Meow Nui, helping make this year's event bigger and better than ever. We are also throwing a warm-up party, THE NIGHT BEFORE, across three venues in Newtown village on Friday 4 September.

Limited tickets on sale now at eyegum.co.nz

WOMAD Aotearoa is back in 2027 and you're invited to the party!

WOMAD Aotearoa is confirmed to return to the iconic Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklyn Park in Taranaki, from 12–14 March 2027, with tickets on-sale now for the three unforgettable days of music, culture, creativity and discovery.

In welcome news for festivalgoers, ticket prices have been held for a fourth consecutive year, allowing attendees to secure the same great value despite rising costs across the events industry.

The artist lineup will be announced in the coming months, but as always, WOMAD Aotearoa promises an extraordinary weekend where internationally acclaimed performers, emerging talent, inspiring talks, global cuisine, workshops and family-friendly experiences come together in one of New Zealand's most spectacular festival settings.

Get your tickets now at womad.co.nz