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23 February — 18 March 2018

Calendar

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Free NZ
Luke Willis Thompson

Luke Willis Thompson

Visual Arts 21 Feb – 15 Apr

Using the entire gallery as his stage, this new solo exhibition continues the artist's investigation into cinema and performance as mechanisms of violence and counterviolence. 

Free NZ
Gavin Hipkins: The Domain

Gavin Hipkins: The Domain

Free, Visual Arts 25 Nov – 11 Mar

A thought-provoking and illuminating survey revealing one of New Zealand’s most innovative and subversive investigators of the possibilities of photography.

Free NZ
Ruth Watson: Other Worlds

Ruth Watson: Other Worlds

Free, Visual Arts 21 Feb – 01 Jan

A major new public sculpture will be launched for the opening of the Festival, created by internationally recognised, Auckland-based artist Ruth Watson, and commissioned by the Wellington Sculpture Trust.

Free
Women at the Frontline of Climate Change in Vanuatu

Women at the Frontline of Climate Change in Vanuatu

Free, Visual Arts 23 Feb – 08 Apr

This exhibition brings to light the risks that climate change presents to Pacific Island women and the issues we share as Pacific neighbours.

Free
The Secrets of Mona Lisa

The Secrets of Mona Lisa

Visual Arts 10 Feb – 15 Apr

Discover the amazing secrets behind the world’s most famous painting. 

Free NZ
The 26th Annual Wallace Art Awards

The 26th Annual Wallace Art Awards

Visual Arts 19 Feb – 25 Mar

For the first time in Wellington City, more than 50 works by the current winners and finalists of the Wallace Art Awards are on display. 

NZ
Rushes

Rushes

Dance, Family, Music, Theatre 23 Feb – 05 Mar

A multi-award-winning collaboration, Rushes is an inter-arts experience like no other. Immerse yourself in this unique show where live music gig meets art gallery meets theatre, dance and film.

NZ Premiere
The Piano: the ballet

The Piano: the ballet Selling Fast

Artist Talks, Dance 23 – 25 Feb

Drawing on the rich inspiration of the film The Piano, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is honoured to stage the world premiere of this new full-length dance work by Jiří and Otto Bubeníček. 

Free NZ
ARTIST TALK: The Piano – The Ballet

ARTIST TALK: The Piano – The Ballet

Artist Talks, Dance 23 Feb

Discover what inspired the transformation of the much-loved, award-winning New Zealand film into The Piano: The Ballet in this free, public pre-show Artist Talk.

Free NZ
2nd Pacific Climate Change Conference

2nd Pacific Climate Change Conference

A Waka Odyssey, Kupe Dreaming 21 – 23 Feb

This conference will bring together a broad range of voices on climate change – from the science to the impacts on policy and public implications.

Free NZ
Kupe: Festival Opening Night

Kupe: Festival Opening Night

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Free 23 Feb

As dusk falls, join a cast of thousands on Wellington’s stunning waterfront for the once-in-a-lifetime 2018 New Zealand Festival opening night event, Kupe.

NZ SchoolFest
The Piano: the ballet – dance workshop

The Piano: the ballet – dance workshop

Dance, NZ, SchoolFest, Workshop 22 – 27 Feb

Students can enjoy a dance workshop with Royal New Zealand Ballet dance educators inspired by the world-premiere production of The Piano: the ballet.

Free NZ
He Tohu

He Tohu

Visual Arts 19 – 31 Dec

A declaration. A treaty. A petition. Discover the signatures the shape New Zealand at the National Library

NZ
Hāngi

Hāngi

A Waka Odyssey, Family, Kupe Dreaming 23 Feb

A great gathering requires a great feast. Join friends and whānau for a traditional Māori hāngi meal and get ready to take in the Festival’s opening night extravaganza, Kupe.

The Performance Arcade 2018

The Performance Arcade 2018

Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts 23 Feb – 04 Mar

The Performance Arcade brings together Live Art, Music and Performance in a specially curated event on Wellington Waterfront. Its unique double story arrangement of shipping containers provides a temporary architecture for live music and new performance installations by NZ and International artists. 

Free
Late Night at the Festival Club

Late Night at the Festival Club

Festival Club 23 Feb – 18 Mar

You've seen a show, now stay for the party. When the curtain falls each night, Wellington’s newest hot spot throws open its doors with free entry for everyone. Because the show ain’t over until the Festival Club closes. 

Stay & Play Deals

Treat yourself to a night at Trinity Hotel

Treat yourself to a night at Trinity Hotel

Trinity Hotel
23 Feb – 18 Mar
Free Affogato Dessert with every main

Free Affogato Dessert with every main

Thistle Inn
23 Feb – 18 Mar
CQ Wellington Pre-Show Bistro Menu

CQ Wellington Pre-Show Bistro Menu

CQ Restaurant at CQ Hotels Wellington
23 Feb – 18 Mar
Wine Mingle

Wine Mingle

Coco's Bar&Grill
23 Feb – 13 Mar
Two Small Plates and a glass of bubbles

Two Small Plates and a glass of bubbles

The Arborist Rooftop Bar and Eatery
23 Feb – 18 Mar
SweetArt

SweetArt

Giddy-Up!
23 Feb – 18 Mar

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