Live In WLG

08/01/2026

Coming soon - The sound of close harmony singing from South Africa is set to ring out across the St James Theatre in March.

The Soweto Gospel Choir is a 30-member ensemble that blends African gospel, spirituals, reggae, and American popular music into rousing concerts.

The Soweto Gospel Choir blends African gospel and popular music. Their concert at St James Theatre will include Nelson Mandela’s Freedom songs, American Civil Rights songs, and more.

07/01/2026

Coming soon - Peach PRC is celebrated globally for her emotionally rich, unfiltered, and vulnerable songwriting. Now the Australian pop sensation is coming to Wellington with a solo show that presents her magnetic personality and irreverent sense of humour.

Peach PRC is an Australian pop sensation. She brings her Wandering Spirit Tour to Wellington’s Shed 6 on 28 March 2026. Peach is known for pushing pop into bold and theatrical territory.

06/01/2026

Next month - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are bringing their legendary live show to Wellington’s TSB Arena in February 2026 on their only New Zealand stop.

For over 40 years, they’ve captivated audiences worldwide with post-punk anthems, haunting ballads, and genre-defying sound. This is your chance to see one of the world’s most electrifying live acts on stage in Wellington.

Presented in association with Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. and fianl tickets are on sale now.

In a New Zealand exclusive, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds perform in Wellington. Hear their sophisticated mix of post-punk, experimental, and blues live at TSB Arena.

05/01/2026

Due to overwhelming demand, the Wellington Historic Theatre Tours are back this month!

Step behind the velvet curtain and explore two of the city’s most beloved performance spaces. St James Theatre and The Opera House are opening their doors for an intimate tour of these Wellington icons.

Led by expert guides, you will discover hidden stories, architectural splendour, and rich theatrical history on a behind-the-scenes tour of two of Wellington’s iconic venues.

Explore Wellington's iconic St James Theatre and The Opera House with behind-the-scenes tours, history, architecture, and hidden stories brought to life.

04/01/2026

One of Britain’s favourite funny exports brings his new comedy tour to Wellington for 2 shows this month.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will bring the comedian’s signature dark brand of humour to TSB Arena. The presenter, actor, and writer is known for his one-liners, rapid-fire delivery, and signature laugh.

Jimmy Carr is one of Britain’s favourite funny exports, and he’s bringing his new tour Laughs Funny to New Zealand. Catch him at Wellington’s TSB Arena in 2026.

31/12/2025

From the team here at Venues Wellington & Live in WLG, we wish you a safe and happy New Year's celebration! See you in 2026.

📸: Breaking Beats presents Andy C, TSB Arena, October 2025

28/12/2025

He’s a world-renowned guitarist and master entertainer. Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, is bringing his beloved Maton guitar to The Opera House stage in Wellington. He is considered a living legend in the acoustic guitar world. The Australian musical legend has enthralled audiences around the globe with his dazzling technique.

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, is a world-renowned guitarist and master entertainer. His concert at The Opera House in Wellington will cover a diverse output of jazz, rock, country and pop music.

22/12/2025

One city, five venues, one big year!
As we wrapped the final show of the year this last weekend, here is Venues Wellington’s 2025 by the numbers…

• We had 347 performance shows and 82 business events, which welcomed over 400,000 guests. 😮

• Our attendees injected over 40 million into the local Wellington economy, including over 350,000 hotel nights. 💸

• Comedy had the biggest year overall, but top events included Bluey’s Big Play, Royal New Zealand Ballet - The Nutcracker, World of WearableArt (WOW), NZ Art Show, and Mamma Mia! 🎭

• Guests consumed over 16,000 lolly pots and 35,000 ice creams, proving that Wellington indeed has a sweet tooth. 🍬

• Our Fillgood cups were reused over 190,000 times, diverting 5.5 tonnes from the landfill. ♻️

From the team here at Venues Wellington & Live in WLG, thank you to everyone who joined us in 2025. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

21/12/2025

On sale now - The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

Wellington gets to celebrate with the all-star exhibition basketball team - The Harlem Globetrotters when they visit in July. The team will take over TSB Arena and again revel in 100 years of thrills, laughs, and sheer basketball joy.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/harlem-globetrotters-100-year-tour

19/12/2025

New seats have now been released for Love Actually in Concert this weekend.

Love Actually in Concert. One of the all-time festive favourite films returns to the big screen at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre, alongside a live orchestra.

18/12/2025

Leftfield returns to Aotearoa New Zealand this 2 March with a show now upgraded to Wellington’s Shed 6.

Emerging from London’s club scene in 1989, Leftfield quickly became pioneers of UK electronic music. Their 1995 Mercury Prize winning debut Leftism, and its 1999 follow-up Rhythm and Stealth, placed them alongside 1990s electronica landmark acts like the Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy.

Tickets are on sale now 👉
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=LEFTTSB26

18/12/2025

An alter ego, a full band, and a rocking tribute.

Here’s a chance to hear Sir Elton John’s music performed live by someone who cares about authenticity. Tom Cridland is an Anglo-Portuguese musician from London. The Opera House hosts his alter ego, Sir El Tom, in homage to one of the great living musicians.

Sir El Tom, brings the ultimate tribute to Sir Elton John to The Opera House in Wellington. Relive the many hits of one of the greatest living musicians in an authentic concert.