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Dermot Kennedy Live at TSB Arena

Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at TSB Arena brings the Irish singer-songwriter’s soaring live sound to Wellington, with an emotional, arena-ready set built around his biggest songs and the next chapter of his 2026 tour. The show is part of Kennedy’s ongoing The Weight of the Woods run, which highlights his reputation for powerful vocals, stripped-back intimacy, and audience singalongs that translate into a memorable concert experience.

Dermot Kennedy has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary pop and rock, known for blending heart-on-sleeve songwriting with an expansive live presence. TSB Arena is one of Wellington’s major indoor event venues, valued for hosting large-scale concerts in a central city location and giving fans a straightforward place to see major touring artists up close.

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Paul Smith Live in Wellington Tickets

Paul Smith - Happy at Michael Fowler Centre pairs sharp, fast-moving comedy with one of Wellington’s most respected performance spaces, creating a night built for fans who want clever material, big laughs, and a polished live-theatre feel. Paul Smith is widely known for his quick crowd work, observational humour, and high-energy stage presence, and "Happy" continues that reputation with a show designed to keep audiences laughing from start to finish.
Michael Fowler Centre is one of Wellington’s premier arts venues, recognised for its strong acoustics, central location, and elegant concert-hall setting. For a comedy event like this, the venue adds a refined, intimate atmosphere that suits Paul Smith’s style while making it an appealing night out in the city.

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The Nutcracker Ballet at St James Theatre Wellington

The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents The Nutcracker at St James Theatre Wellington, a captivating dance performance that reimagines the beloved holiday classic through a uniquely Kiwi lens. Directed by Artistic Director Ty King-Wall, this production combines Tchaikovsky's timeless score with evocative choreography and lush design elements, supported by a live orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich.
The Nutcracker features nostalgic scenes inspired by New Zealand’s childhood summers and snowy Southern Alps, blending family magic and fantasy. St James Theatre, renowned for its elegant heritage and intimate atmosphere in the heart of Wellington, provides an ideal backdrop for this enchanting ballet, promising a memorable cultural experience for audiences of all ages.

Cornelia Parker Exhibition: City Gallery Wellington

Cornelia Parker Exhibition at City Gallery Wellington showcases the renowned British artist's transformative installations, where everyday objects are exploded, charred, and reconfigured to explore destruction and resurrection. Parker's iconic works like Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View*—a suspended garden shed blasted by the British Army—and *Mass (Colder Darker Matter)*, featuring lightning-struck church remnants, captivate with their dramatic shadows and apocalyptic beauty.

Cornelia Parker, born in 1956 and a Royal Academician with a CBE for services to art, masterfully formalizes forces beyond control, turning volatile matter into contemplative sculptures; she was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1997 and served as the UK's 2017 Election Artist. City Gallery Wellington, a premier space for contemporary exhibitions, provides an ideal setting for her large-scale, site-specific visions.