WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE CAPITAL?
Find your way to the best gigs, festivals, exhibitions, and more with your Activity Guide!
Space Place: Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd is preparing for lift-off. That’s right, screenings of the spectacular planetarium show Dark Side of the Moon end on the 14th of March. Don’t miss this surround-sound, mind-bending experience.
Each track of the iconic album plays in surround-sound and is set to mesmerising 360-degree visuals.
Visit spaceplace.nz for session times and book now before it’s too late.
...Barbarian Theatre Presents ‘Speed is Emotional’
Speed is Emotional returns to Barbarian’s home town for a season at Wellington’s Circa Theatre as part of the Aotearoa New Zealand International Arts Festival.
Creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, and so much more in Speed is Emotional, a highly lauded “funny as hell” theatre extravaganza from Pōneke’s Barbarian theatre company.
In Speed is Emotional Jo bares their soul, sharing the exhilaration, exhaustion, joy, and absurdity of living and parenting with neurodivergence, weaving their trademark punk poetic magic into a beautiful physical comedy about transcending labels and living life with a voltage so high it’s going to blow the mains.
Barbarian work's hard to keep their pricing accessible and as part of the ticket pricing at Circa there are options for under 30 year olds ( $30*) , and access tickets ( $20*) for people who are neurodivergent, or have other access needs.
More information at https://www.barbarian.co.nz/work/speed-is-emotional
...Te Waka Huia presents Chosen Family Night
Celebrate Pride with the family you choose. Wellington Museum’s Chosen Family Night is not your typical night at the museum.
Expect drag, raunchy poetry, guided tours of Wellington’s queer history, live music, crafts and more.
The festivities kick off at 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March. Tickets are just $15 for adults and under 18s go FREE.
Book now at wellingtonmuseum.nz
...The Beths Tour Aotearoa
Globetrotting local four piece, The Beths are thrilled to announce their return home playing seven shows throughout Aotearoa this March in celebration of their recently released fourth album Straight Line Was A Lie.
Released in August last year, Straight Line Was A Lie is the first album released via American label ANTI- , debuting at #1 on the Aotearoa Album Chart and receiving glowing reviews from press around the world.
The Beth's will be landing in Wellington for two nights on the 13th and 14th of March! This one's at the wonderful Meow Nui - head over to ticketek.co.nz to grab your tickets before it sells out!
...Twominds Festival 2026
Twominds Festival is just under two weeks way! If you are thinking about making the trip down they are very close to selling out, but still have plenty of accommodation options on offer.
Over 80 artists from all around Aotearoa and beyond are converging to deliver a weekend of music, discovery, and endless dancing. Escape the stress, and breathe in the fresh air while connecting with the community around you.
Headliners include: Salmonella Dub, Shy FX, Mala, MESSIE, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Tom Scott, TRUTH b2b Paige Julia and many more!
Find more information and tickets at www.twomindsfestival.co.nz
...After Dark: He Rā Whatiwhati Kō | Te Papa
He rā whatiwhati kō! Ngahuru is a time to honour the mahi behind the kūmara harvest. This Friday 13 March at Te Papa, that spirit comes to life with a free night celebrating takatāpui communities and Pride icons. Catch drag performances by The Tīwhas and House of Marama, get styled by Suzanne Tamaki, see taonga honouring Pōneke rainbow whānau, and more.
Nau mai, tauti mai e te iwi ki tēnei pō whakanui!
After Dark at Te Papa. This Friday. R16. Free entry.
...Pink Poney Party – Wellington Pride Festival
Rosé is a wine as deliciously diverse as our community and here's your chance to taste your way across the spectrum. We'll do a relaxed wine tasting of 12 different rosés, where you'll learn, laugh, slurp and smile. Maybe you'll even discover your new favourite!
Then we'll crank up the tunes and you can put your dancing shoes to good use. Nibbles will be provided, a cash bar will be in operation after the tasting session to keep the good times flowing, and we might just throw in some other surprises too. You don't have to be a wine expert to join in - Pink Pony Club Rosé Party welcomes everyone from newbies to oenophiles!
...Salo-Salo: A Filipino Food Fair and Charity Concert for Mary Potter Hospice
Join Wellington’s Filipino community at Salo-Salo: A Filipino food fair and charity concert on 14 March at 25 Phillip Street, Johnsonville, Wellington.
Enjoy a variety of popular Filipino dishes at the food fair from 2:00 pm onwards, followed by a charity concert at 5:00 pm featuring four up and coming Filipino bands.
All profits support Mary Potter Hospice. Experience Filipino food, music, and hospitality — all for a great cause!
This event is sponsored by MTF Thorndon, The Coronation Lodge No. 127, New Zealand Pacific No. 2 and Lodge Te Puni 315
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Celestial Mechanics at Space Place
Part of Wellington Pride Festival, science museum Space Place is lighting up the planetarium for a special dance party.
Lose yourself under the dome’s 360-degree visuals and live music by DJ Karl Moser.
R18. Saturday 21 March. Get your tickets at spaceplace.nz
...CubaDupa 2026
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.
...Tom Scott @ Meow Nui
Acclaimed artist Tom Scott is hitting the stage with his self untitled tour this May.
Fresh off his recently released chart‑topping album ANITYA, he’ll be performing tracks from across his decade‑plus career, alongside new material.
He will be performing at Wellington's Meow Nui on Friday May 8. Get tickets and info via livenation.co.nz ...The Jungle Giants – EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY
Hot on the heels of last week’s launch of the galvanising new single 'Tell Me How It Feels', The Jungle Giants are now announcing their new album to be released later this year, and New Zealand tour dates this July.
The new album, EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY, is an apt title not only for the listener, but its creator. Careening from crushing personal loss to hopeful exuberance, it’s an album Sam Hales could only write after thinking he’d never be able to write one again.
Catch The Jungle Giants live in New Zealand this July. They will perform at Meow Nui in Wellington on Friday July 10, The Powerstation in Auckland on Saturday July 11, and in Christchurch at the James Hay Theatre on Saturday July 12. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 12pm on Tuesday March 10 via Ticketek
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