See the world from a new perspective.

Breathe | Mauri Ora illuminates the hidden forces surrounding us, revealing the sublime through sensory journeys beyond our everyday perception. Step inside these incredible digital artworks, lose yourself and connect with nature, from the roots of rainforest trees to the rhythm of your own breath.

On at Te Papa for a limited time only, runs until 27 April.

Full details online at tepapa.nz/breathe

The Radio Active Oasis returns to Cuba St Tavern for this year’s CubaDupa.

Cuba St’s favourite boutique tavern and venue will once again be transformed into a haven for food, drink and dancing. With an all-star lineup of Radio Active DJs playing across the two days.

Last year the Active Oasis dancefloor was the place to be. This year the lush ‘Courtyard Club’ will be joined by the ‘Sonic Saloon’. A new dancefloor inside so more people have the chance to boogie.

Come join us at the Cuba St Tavern for Cuba Dupa weekend as the Active Oasis takes you on an expedition to sonic and culinary delights.

Saturday 1pm - 1am and Sunday 1pm - 7pm

CubaDupa takes place across the Cuba Precinct over the weekend of March 28th & 29th, transforming streets, parks, laneways and venues into a free, accessible festival for all ages. Produced by Creative Capital Arts Trust, the festival celebrates community, creativity and the unique spirit of Wellington and invites audiences to discover something unexpected around every corner.

In 2026, CubaDupa will feature over 210 acts, 70 food vendors, 220 performances, welcoming thousands of visitors into the heart of Wellington across the weekend to celebrate creativity in all its forms. From street music and theatre to dance and immersive, participatory experiences.

Don't miss out on the most iconic street party in the country, all day on the 28th & 29th of March, Cuba Street.

Get a taste of what it's like to study at Massey University’s College of Creative Arts at our Experience Day in Wellington on Friday the 10th of April. For Year 12 and Year 13 students, our Experience Days allow you to come to the Wellington campus and explore our state-of-the-art facilities and learn from industry experts.

Take part in a hands-on workshop of your choice. Pick something you already love or try something completely new. You can choose 1 workshop in fashion design, textile design, industrial design, visual communication design, fine arts, music, screen arts, concept design, or game development!

On the day, you’ll also: • Hear from current students about what studying at Massey is really like • Check out the campus and creative spaces • Take a look at first-year accommodation options

Register at www.massey.ac.nz (https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/events/college-of-creative-arts-experience-days-2026/) Registrations close at 9am on Wednesday 8 April.

College of Creative Arts, Entrance C, Wallace Street, Mt. Cook, Wellington

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Wellington noise-punks Goya take their name from 19th century Spanish painter, Francisco Goya, whose dark imaginative work spanned romanticism, madness and the horrors of war. Goya’s lyrics take aim at the inherent social-pathology of our consumerist lives in the final days of a dying a capitalist system.

Blood is Thicker pairs the heavy metal-inspired works of rocker artist Jason Greig with the darkly sublime works of old masters, including several pieces by Francisco Goya. Creating the effect of a séance across time, with themes of art, music, social criticisms, darkness and chaos, this exhibition provides the perfect backdrop for a live performance in the gallery by Goya.

Join us to hear from curators Chelsea Nichols and Aaron Lister, followed by the live performance by Goya, which will be broadcast live by RadioActive.FM.

Friday the 10th of April, 3-4pm. Free Entry with RSVP appreciated through eventbrite.co.nz

Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter Seun Kuti returns to Aotearoa after previously headling WOMAD in 2009 and 2016. The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, he is the first act to be announced for the Winter Series at Auckland Town Hall this May, before heading to Wellington’s Meow Nui, and will joined by his father’s former band Egypt 80.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday 23 March at 1pm local time.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.co.nz

UK art-rockers Dry Cleaning are making their return to Aotearoa. Playing Meow Nui on the 2nd of June.

Praised as one of the most exciting live acts to come out of the UK, Dry Cleaning are touring off the back of their critically acclaimed new album Secret Love.

This marks their first New Zealand visit since their sold-out shows in 2022, with critics hailing them as “like no other band you’ve seen”.

Tickets are on sale now via ticketek.co.nz