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  1. Culturein 3 days

    Chamber Music NZ - The John Psathas Group

    Michael Fowler Centre

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket After a level of global success unmatched by any New Zealand composer, an international super-group devoted to John Psathas' music has emerged to present a forward-looking chamber music programme, rich in contemporary ideas, issues, and technology. Child Policy: Children under 3 years of age will be permitted free provided the do not occupy a seat.

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  2. Musicin 1 week

    Plini | ‘An Unnameable Desire’ Australia & New Zealand Tour

    San Fran

    A top-rated venue.

    60
  3. Musicin 1 week

    Atomic!

    The Opera House Wellington

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is recommended for ages 12+ years. All patrons must hold a valid for entry. Atomic! Boh Runga and Julia Deans lead the ultimate femme rock supergroup. A who's who of our most acclaimed and award winning musicians celebrating the best of women in pop rock - Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Kate Bush, Florence, Madonna and so much more!

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  4. Musicin 2 weeks

    Pub Choir - Just think about it tour

    Michael Fowler Centre

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Age Restriction: This event is strictly R18. ID will be required upon entry.

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  5. Musicin 2 weeks

    The Dire Straits Experience

    Michael Fowler Centre

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is recommended 12+ years, all patrons must hold a valid ticket for entry. Attention all Dire Straits fans - the Dire Straits Experience are back! From sold out arena performances across Europe, the celebrated Dire Straits Experience continue their Long Highway World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in August 2026.

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  6. Culturein 2 weeks

    Chamber Music NZ - Lucas & Arthur Jussen

    Michael Fowler Centre

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Lucas and Arthur Jussen are among today's most sought-after piano duos, performing worldwide with orchestras such as the Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia Orchestras, the Royal Concertgebouw, and more. Their programme showcases four masterpieces of the piano-duet repertoire by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel, and Stravinsky. Child Policy: Children under 3 years of age will be permitted free provided the do not occupy a seat.

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  7. Sportsin 10 weeks

    Melbourne Victory at Wellington Phoenix FC

    Sky Stadium · Wellington

    A 4.3-star venue.

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  8. Sportsin 11 weeks

    Central Coast Mariners at Wellington Phoenix FC

    Sky Stadium · Wellington

    A 4.3-star venue.

    67
  9. Musicin 16 weeks

    Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour

    TSB Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is all ages. All patrons require a valid ticket for entry.

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  10. Musicin 10 weeks

    Bjorn Again: ABBA FOREVER TOUR

    The Opera House Wellington

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please note: There is no elevator in the Opera House and access to the Dress Circle and Gallery are via stairs. The Gallery may be unsuitable for patrons with accessibility requirements or experience vertigo. For further information, please contact us on 04 916 1205. Child Policy: All Ages. Children 2 and under will be admitted free provided they do not occupy a seat.

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  11. Musicin 4 weeks

    Come Together - Stop Making Sense - Talking Heads

    St James Theatre Wellington

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: This event is recommended for ages 12+. All patrons require a valid ticket for entry.

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  12. Musicin 10 weeks

    Macy Gray Live

    St James Theatre Wellington

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Following her sensational sold-out 2024 tour, Macy Gray returns for her largest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand - and this time, she's going further than ever before. This is not just a concert tour - Macy Gray Live is a festival of soul and the NZ tour kicks off with a special performance as part of the 2026 Wellington Jazz Festival. Please Note: This event is recommended 8+ years.

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What's on in Wellington, at a glance

46 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Wellington right now. The hottest is Melbourne Victory at Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium (hot right now, 67/100), followed by Central Coast Mariners at Wellington Phoenix FC and Macarthur FC at Wellington Phoenix FC. The board leans music and sports, with 2 spots are on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

36 music6 sports3 culture1 nightlife

Top spots right now

  1. 1Melbourne Victory at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sun 18 Oct · Hot right now67
  2. 2Central Coast Mariners at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sun 25 Oct · Hot right now67
  3. 3Macarthur FC at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sun 22 Nov · Hot right now67
  4. 4Adelaide United at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sun 29 Nov · Hot right now67
  5. 5Auckland FC at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sat 19 Dec · Hot right now67
  6. 6Newcastle Jets at Wellington Phoenix FC · Sky Stadium · Sat 2 Jan · Hot right now67
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Frequently asked

What's on in Wellington?

46 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Wellington right now. The biggest are Melbourne Victory at Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium (67/100), Central Coast Mariners at Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium (67/100), Macarthur FC at Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium (67/100).

What is the biggest event in Wellington?

Melbourne Victory at Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium on Sun 18 Oct. It scores 67 out of 100 on the radar, the hot right now tier.

Is there anything on in Wellington this weekend?

Yes. 2 spots are on this weekend in Wellington, led by Funk The Band, Yawner, Louie Flack at San Fran.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Wellington?

Right now the Wellington board has 36 music, 6 sports, 3 culture, 1 nightlife. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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