Price: FREE
The Festival begins in truly breathtaking style as one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings is transformed into a living, moving canvas by acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 24th
Opening night:
at 8.30pm
Every day from:
Dusk
Price: FREE
With two wheels that look like they’ve been pinched off a giant’s bicycle and two fearless French performers, this is the jaw-dropping acrobatics of Arcane. Read on
Price: FREE
See this very special Te Reo Māori version of Shakespeare’s tragedy before it travels to play at London’s Globe. Read on
Price: FREE
The Adam Art Gallery presents a suite of four solo exhibitions that offer strikingly different takes on documentary photography. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 24th
Tue to Sun:
11am-5pm
Price: FREE
That Was Then, This Is Now - an exhibition of past and recent work by skilled carver and self-taught artist Harry Watson. Read on
Starts on:
Dec 10th
Open daily:
10.30pm-4.30pm
Ends on:
11 Mar
Price: FREE
Featuring a dozen international and New Zealand-based artists, The Chinese Horoscope Show is an exploration of the Chinese Zodiac. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 15th
Wed to Fri:
11am-6pm
Sat:
11am-4pm
Ends on:
10 Mar
Price: FREE
What does it mean to be a theatre company without bricks and mortar? The National Theatre of Scotland talks about their approach to building a new generation of theatre-goers. Read on
Price: FREE
A rare chance to hear from the renowned conductor and founder of The Sixteen, Harry Christophers. Read on
Price: FREE
An opportunity to hear one of New Zealand's greatest living artists, choreographer Lemi Ponifasio, talk about his work. Read on
Price: FREE
The Conch director Nina Nawalowalo and British illusionist Paul Kieve talk about the cross-cultural creation of Masi. Read on
Price: FREE
Join members of the Kneehigh theatre company as they discuss taking their work from the fields of Cornwall to London’s West End and Broadway. Read on
Price: FREE
Adapting someone else’s story to stage – join Hone Kouka as he discusses writing a play inspired by Patricia Grace’s bestselling novel. Read on
Price: FREE
In conversation with Hofesh Shechter – one of the most important voices in contemporary dance. Read on
Price: FREE
Wellington is awash with digital creators. Be there as members of theatre company 1927 talk with local experts in the field. Read on
Price: FREE
Remember is an exhibition from senior Maori artist Robyn Kahukiwa, gathering together a selection of her work from New Zealand public and private collections. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 25th
Tue-Sat:
10am-4pm
Sun:
1pm-4pm
Price: FREE
Sculpture spills out of the City Gallery into its surrounds and the city, as The Obstinate Object explores sculpture's potential to transform real space through physical encounter. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 24th
Daily:
10am-5pm
Price: FREE
The Dowse Art Museum is proud to present two major works by internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Teresa Margolles. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 25th
Mon to Fri:
10am-4.30pm
Sat/Sun:
10am-5pm
Price: FREE
From the all black uniforms of our sports teams to that icon of kiwiana, the black singlet, black is the colour most commonly associated with New Zealand identity. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 24th
Daily:
12pm - 6pm
Price: FREE
Pick your favourite piece of portraiture during the 2012 Adam Portrait Award at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery on Wellington’s waterfront. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 23rd
Daily:
10.30am-4.30pm
Price: FREE
Pieter Hugo makes a photographic exploration of the Nigerian film industry – colloquially known as ‘Nollywood’ – the third largest in the world. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 11th
Mon to Sat:
10am-4.30pm
Sun:
11am-4.30pm
Price: FREE
With significant works by both emerging and established artists, Collecting Contemporary showcases a selection of works acquired by Te Papa between 2006 and 2011. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 23rd
Daily:
10am-6pm and Thu 10am-9pm
Price: FREE
The 4 Plinths Sculpture Project is a temporary biennial installation that showcases New Zealand sculpture. 2012 features The Quietening by artist Joanna Langford. Read on
Starts on:
Feb 24th
Everyday:
Outside Te Papa
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