Events in Wellington in August 2026
Wellington has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Wellington calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Atsuko OkatsukaAug 13The Opera House Wellington · Source: Ticketmaster
- RadianceAug 14Michael Fowler Centre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Atomic!Aug 14The Opera House Wellington · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 15
- Aug 15 - Aug 16
Plini | ‘An Unnameable Desire’ Australia & New Zealand Tour
San Fran. Music · Alternative.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 17
TagataMoana regional polyfestival
Michael Fowler Centre. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 18
Chamber Music NZ - Lucas & Arthur Jussen
Michael Fowler Centre. Arts & Theatre · Music.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 19
- Aug 20 - Aug 21
- Aug 20
- Aug 21
The Opera House Wellington. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 22
Orchestra Wellington - 3 Creation
Michael Fowler Centre. Arts & Theatre · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Seasonal notes
- Wellington Cable Car — seasonal note: A major safety survey is conducted annually usually in August and takes 1 week.
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