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Concerts in Wellington
The hottest concerts and live music in Wellington right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.
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Musicin 1 weekAtomic!
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!
Musicin 2 weeksPub 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.
Musicin 2 weeksThe 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.
Musicin 4 weeksCome 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.
Musicin 4 weeksMEL PARSONS - Castle Hill Album Release 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. Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL. Following the release of SABOTAGE in 2024, Parsons toured the country with Crowded House, performed in Canada and Australia, and has continued her stellar run including a finalist nod for Best Folk Artist at the 2026 AMA's.
Musicin 4 weeksSuzanne Vega - Flying with Angels Tour 2026
St James Theatre Wellington
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Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.
Concerts in Wellington: the rundown
36 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Wellington right now. The hottest is Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at TSB Arena (rising, 62/100), followed by August Burns Red 'Season Of Surrender' NZ Tour 2026 and Bjorn Again: ABBA FOREVER TOUR. The board leans music, with 1 spot is 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 music
Top spots right now
- 1Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour · TSB Arena · Fri 27 Nov62
- 2August Burns Red 'Season Of Surrender' NZ Tour 2026 · San Fran · Wed 7 Oct61
- 3Bjorn Again: ABBA FOREVER TOUR · The Opera House Wellington · Sun 18 Oct61
- 4Cat Power The Greatest 20th Anniversary Tour · The Opera House Wellington · Fri 27 Nov61
- 5Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats AUS / NZ Tour · San Fran · Fri 11 Dec61
- 6The Dire Straits Experience · Michael Fowler Centre · Thu 20 Aug60
Frequently asked
What's on for concerts in Wellington right now?
Right now Wellington has 36 on the radar under concerts, led by Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at TSB Arena, August Burns Red 'Season Of Surrender' NZ Tour 2026 at San Fran, Bjorn Again: ABBA FOREVER TOUR at The Opera House Wellington. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in Wellington?
Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at TSB Arena on Fri 27 Nov. It scores 62 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
Is there anything on in Wellington this weekend?
Yes. 1 spot is on this weekend in Wellington, led by Funk The Band, Yawner, Louie Flack at San Fran.
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.
Do I need an account to see what's on in Wellington?
No. The Wellington radar is free and needs no sign-in. An account only adds saving spots and an optional weekly email of what is heating up in your city.
Refreshed through the day from live sources. 36 spots on the Wellington radar right now.