Lōemis Festival returns this June for its eleventh year, with its most ambitious programme yet — bringing together artists from Aotearoa and around the world.

Highlights include Shayne Carter performing his new album REforms with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time. New York indie act Chanel Beads, and Troy Kingi, showcasing his new hip hop album Night Lords.

Plus bespoke food events, workshops, an immersive night market, and a large-scale outdoor procession.

Find out more at loemis.nz

Experience REforms — where the iconic songs of Shayne P. Carter collides with the power of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra live in concert.

Hear reimagined tracks from Straitjacket Fits and Dimmer like Crystalator and If I Were You, alongside classic and new solo work that are all reborn in full orchestral colour . Don't miss this once in a lifetime world premiere as part of Loemis Festival celebrating one of Aotearoa’s greatest songwriters.

19th of June at Michael Fowler Centre. Book now at ticketek.co.nz or Loemis.nz

Join us at Vogelmorn Upstairs to learn about the 'Move-on Orders' Bill and the 'Definitions of Woman and Man' Bill.

Kicking off on the 19th of June at 6:30pm, come together to write submissions in solidarity with our street community and trans and non-binary community. Key speakers will talk participants through the bills, how it impacts us, and the importance of making a submission.

Slam poetry from Teirangi Klever. Words from Stevie & Rowan. Music from Te KuraHuia. Submissions by you!

Join us for a winter Bike Rave along Te Ara Tupua - the new bike path - as we roll from Pito-one back into the city in a glorious movement of lights, good tunes, rave-adjacent outfits and weird wheeled creations.

Main meet-up will be at the Pito-one end of Te Ara Tupua from 5.30pm, then depart at 6pm for a cruise southbound along Te Ara Tupua back toward Wellington, finishing at Glover Park.

Welly's very own 9-piece Afrobeat powerhouse STAR TIME return to San Fran on Saturday the 20th of June to celebrate the release of their debut album “WE ARE HERE!'

Fresh off a string of sold out shows , they are ready to showcase their first full length collection including hit singles such as "Moto Moto", "Rasta Needs Water" and "Stop the War", with album pre-orders available on Bandcamp.

It's an early show featuring the legendary Benny Salvador at 730, the amazing Raffla at 8:30 and Star Time on at 9:30 sharp. Grab your ticket now from Moshtix to avoid disappointment!

Anyone who has been to a Star Time show can attest: the true stars of the night are the audience. Come enjoy the uninhibited dance-fueled energy of WE ARE HERE celebrating music and community here in Whanganui-a-Tara!

The Wētā Cave is turning 18!

Join us on Saturday 27 June, 1:00–3:00pm to celebrate 18 years of creatures, creating & making.

Have a chinwag with Richard and Tania, meet our artists live in action, grab a slice of birthday cake, and score yourself giveaways from our Narnia Collectibles range.

All are welcome — come say hi!

Vista Foundation 48Hours: Make a film in a weekend!

The countdown is on for Aotearoa’s greatest film competition. The Vista Foundation 48Hours is back, July 31st to August 2nd.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, get ready to write, shoot, cut, and survive one wild weekend of creative chaos.

Grab the Early Bird special from June 1st. Join the community, find your crew, and you could see your work on the big screen at the Embassy Theatre.

Register your team at 48hours.co.nz.