WHAT’S ON IN WELLINGTON
Cool stuff you may be interested in:
Mamma Mia!
Gimme, gimme, gimme a night of song and dance. Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel-good show. The stage musical has been wowing audiences since 1999. It’s due to wow Wellington audiences in 2025. Based on the songs of Swedish super-group ABBA, it features non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers. Grab your friends for a fun night out.
From 14 – 31 August 2025 @ St James Theatre
Tami Neilson: Neon Cowgirl Tour
New Zealand’s own international country star, Tami Neilson, is back. Fresh off a tour around the United States she presents the Neon Cowgirl Tour. Tami will perform songs from her new album along with songs from across her entire career.
3 October 2025 @ The Opera House
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Returning to RNZB’s home in the historic St James Theatre, in July Aotearoa’s shared heritage is explored in ‘Home, Land and Sea’. Seeing out the year with a festive spirit is ever popular ‘The Nutcracker’. The Christmas classic is sure to delight audiences with a distinctive Kiwi twist.
Home, Land & Sea 24-27 July, The Nutcracker 30 October – 8 November @ St James
WOW – World of Wearable Arts
Expect the unexpected as the magic and spectacle of the World of WearableArt (WOW) Show returns. The 2025 WOW Show ‘RISE’ will be an uplifting occasion, centred around the world’s best wearable art. Set in an illuminated cityscape, the show is a celebration of creativity. It brings its inspiration and innovation to the TSB Arena stage this September.
Each night, New Zealand’s top performance talent brings extraordinary works of wearable art to life. “RISE is designed to make people feel inspired. It’s about spreading joy through creativity and creating a collective sense of awe and wonder,” says WOW Chief Executive Meg Williams.
18 September – 5 October @ TSB Arena, Wellington