Space Place is the place to learn about the rising of Matariki. From now until Sunday 19 July, all star talks in the planetarium will have a special Matariki focus.

Here you’ll learn about the mātauranga that helps us track seasonal change and what Matariki means to Pōneke.

Bookings are filling up for the school holiday period. Don’t miss out, plan your visit at spaceplace.nz

Looking for a hands-on, creative experience for young minds these school holidays?

Join Weta Workshop Experiences for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop, where children can learn real leatherworking techniques inspired by the Wētā Workshop costume crew.

Bevel, design and dye your very own leather keepsake to take home using real leatherworking tools, including bevellers, stamps and bone folders used by the professional crew.

With all materials provided and no experience needed, it’s one of Wellington’s most unique kids’ craft activities. Parents and guardians are welcome to get hands-on too - this one's fun for all ages.

Get your tickets from www.wetaworkshop.com

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and guardians are FREE.

Nau mai, haere mai! Wellington City Council’s new arts centre, Toi Aro, is open. There is something for everyone…

The First Exhibition in the Te Ara Toi Gallery at Toi Aro features a collection of mana whenua art, taonga, and stories by artists including (the late) Erenora Puketapu-Hetet, Ariki Brightwell, Hinemoana Baker, Elena Rei, Kauia Moriarty, and Moanaroa Keri-Mei Zagrobelna.

Our mana wahine ringatoi will showcase a range of forms broadly touching on waharua kōpito, Puanga, Kōkopu and Te Taiao. Free admission. 10 July – 15 Oct. 3 Market Lane, Wellington Central.

Visit ToiAro.nz to find out what else is on, including artist talks, workshops, classes, wānanga, events and more. Artist, check out the new hireable creative spaces, rental studios and offices, residencies and other artist opportunities!

Moon invites you to a special Open Decks evening, hosted by JVSPR, before he heads back home to the UK! DJs & producers of all experience levels are welcome to come & share their music, this one will be digital only, so bring your USB!

Wednesday 8th July, 5pm. Free entry.

Wellington City Council presents Matariki Ahi Kā, 6–9pm, 9-12 July on the Wellington Waterfront.

Celebrate the Māori New Year with a free, vibrant, whānau-friendly, immersive walk-through experience featuring fire, projections, and performances. Take part in the Pōhutukawa/Hiwa-i-te-rangi ceremony to honour those who have passed and to express hopes for the future. Enjoy kai and live performances at the two kai courts.

This uniquely Wellington celebration invites everyone to reflect, remember, and look forward together under the stars.

HAPPY FRIDAYS: MATARIKI SPECIAL ft. DJ NAME

Friday 10 July | Doors 7pm

Celebrate the Matariki long weekend with us at Cuba St Tavern.

DJ Name takes over the decks from 7pm, setting the tone for an evening of good music, great drinks and the kind of Friday night that keeps you around a little longer.

Come in from the cold, grab a drink, and celebrate the long weekend with us.

Happy Hour: 9pm–11pm

This Matariki, Everything Always Presents: KOREKASH with MAZ SERON, THE MOKOS, and TUI BAND. Join us at MOON Bar to celebrate with some of Aotearoa's finest up and coming Indigenous artists.

Experience a high-energy night - each artist bringing their unique sound and perspective to the stage. Expect a mixture of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and alternative sounds!

Friday 10th July, 8pm. Get your tickets now! Available from humanitix

EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter performing as a duo at Vogelmorn Upstairs!

Don't miss this double headline performance as they traverse their own personal musical landscapes together, sliding the screen open for the audience to share in a night of intimate songwriting, atmospheric harmonies and the strong audience rapport they are renowned for.

Saturday 11 July at Vogelmorn Upstairs - tickets via undertheradar.co.nz

Sci-Fi Sundays continue at space science museum Space Place in July.

Tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out on seeing the 1981 cult classic Escape from New York in the planetarium’s immersive dome theatre on Sunday 12th July.

Tickets include popcorn and a live star talk. Book now and see the full Sci-Fi Sunday's line-up at spaceplace.nz

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Come Together performs… Radiohead’s OK Computer. Groundbreaking and ambitious, OK Computer is one of the greatest albums of the 1990’s and all time. This album will be performed by the acclaimed Come Together band– a group of Aotearoa’s best rock musicians and artists.

Ok Computer will be followed by a set of classics and deep cuts from Radiohead’s back catalogue. A must for any Radiohead fans.

July16, Opera House. Tickets from $79

BOOK NOW AT TICKETMASTER - Full details at cometogethertour.com