Events in Wellington in December 2026
Wellington has 8 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Wellington calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Cornelia Parker ExhibitionDec 1 - Jan 1City Gallery Wellington · Source: Ticketmaster
- Buckshot with Sidney Phillips, Oscar18 Dec 2 - Dec 3San Fran · Source: Ticketmaster
- The Reytons Australian & New Zealand TourDec 7 - Dec 8San Fran · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 9
- Dec 10
Bootleg Rascal - ‘Asleep In The Machine’ 10th Anniversary Tour
Valhalla, Wellington. Music · Hip-Hop/Rap.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 11 - Dec 12
- Dec 12
Urzila Carlson - Fatty On A Yacht
Michael Fowler Centre. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 19
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 4 - Dec 6
Wellington Jazz Festival 2026
A vibrant celebration of jazz music featuring local and international artists performing across multiple venues in Wellington.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 5 - Dec 26
Wellington Night Market - December 2026
Weekly night market featuring street food, crafts, and live entertainment in central Wellington.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 6
Wellington Santa Parade 2026
Annual festive parade through Wellington city streets featuring floats, performers, and Santa Claus to kick off the Christmas season.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day) · publicDec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 26–Dec 28
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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