Wellington get ready for the return of the virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer, coming July 18.
June 2013 | |
Wellington Saints 2013 SeasonBasketball at it's finest! Be part of the 2013 action. | 26 April - 5 July TSB Bank Arena |
The Phantom of the OperaFrom the Producers of Cats and Les Miserables, see The Phantom like you’ve never seen it before in a stunning new design making its international debut in Wellington. | 13 June - 6 July St James Theatre |
FobulousFobulous is the latest offering from the comedy hit making team of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai, also known as The Laughing Samoans. | 21 June Opera House |
Richard ClaydermanRichard Clayderman, with his distinctive piano reinterpretations, brings the Romantique Concert to Wellington. | 21 June Michael Fowler Centre |
New Zealand String QuartetSunday Concerts 2013. The New Zealand String Quartet return in their first appearance for Wellington Chamber Music since 2010. | 23 June Wellington Town Hall |
Wellington Careers ExpoProviding school leavers and youth with skills and knowledge to help them determine a career path and match that with study or training opportunities. | 23 June - 24 June TSB Bank Arena |
RequiemThe NZSO gather some of Australasia’s finest singing talent in this performance of Verdi’s moving and majestic Requiem. | 29 June Michael Fowler Centre |
An Evening with Neil CrossNeil Cross is an internationally acclaimed film and television writer – and master storyteller. | 29 June Wellington Town Hall |
Beethoven reCYCLE, Part TwoFeaturing the Appassionata sonata. Kaleidoscopes Chamber Music NZ Concert Season 2013. | 30 June Wellington Town Hall |
July 2013 | |
Wellington Saints 2013 SeasonBasketball at it's finest! Be part of the 2013 action. | 26 April - 5 July TSB Bank Arena |
The Phantom of the OperaFrom the Producers of Cats and Les Miserables, see The Phantom like you’ve never seen it before in a stunning new design making its international debut in Wellington. | 13 June - 6 July St James Theatre |
Yes, Prime MinisterA sell-out on London’s West End and in Sydney and Melbourne, the play comes to Wellington for six shows only at the St James Theatre. | 2 July - 6 July Opera House |
Bold WorldsVirtuosic percussionist Colin Currie has been described as ‘a miracle of cool-headed brilliance’. | 5 July Michael Fowler Centre |
Smokefreerockquest - Regional FinalsSmokefreerockquest is New Zealand’s only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. | 12 July Opera House |
Richter City All Stars v Victoria Roller DerbyThis will be your last chance to see the Roller Derby's Richter City All Stars play at home this year. | 13 July TSB Bank Arena |
The Vodafone Season of Swan LakeThe RNZB presents a national tour of Swan Lake as the centrepiece of their 60th birthday year. | 18 July - 27 July St James Theatre |
Steve VaiThe virtuoso axeman, last here as part of the G3 guitar extravaganza with Joe Satriani and Steve Lukather, is coming back! | 18 July Wellington Town Hall |
Hairy Maclary & FriendsAn official stage adaptation of the much-loved Hairy Maclary children's books, by celebrated writer, Lynley Dodd. | 19 July - 20 July Opera House |
Te Kökï TrioWellington Chamber Music Sunday Concerts 2013. This concert comprises two of the largest-scale works in the trio repertoire. | 21 July Wellington Town Hall |
Einstein's UniverseA special double programme of illustrated talks and the music that Einstein played and loved. | 23 July Wellington Town Hall |
Wellington International Ukulele OrchestraEnjoy their last hometown show before they make their exciting Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut! | 25 July Wellington Town Hall |
New Zealand Art ShowCelebrating 10 years of inspiring New Zealand art, the 2013 NZ Art Show is not to be missed. | 26 July - 28 July TSB Bank Arena |
Te Koki NZSM Presents Verdi’s Il Corsaro Verdi’s Il Corsaro is a tale of high adventure – of pirates, plunder and passion. | 26 July - 30 July Opera House |
Shapeshifter - Delta LiveIn celebration of their highly anticipated new album Delta, Shapeshifter announce a national tour throughout July. | 27 July Wellington Town Hall |
PounamuFeaturing two of NZ’s greatest male singers — Jonathan Lemalu and Warren Maxwell in collaboration with John Psathas. | 28 July Wellington Town Hall |
StompFollowing their acclaimed performance at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, STOMP returns to New Zealand with new routines, new choreography and new music. | 30 July - 4 August St James Theatre |
August 2013 | |
StompFollowing their acclaimed performance at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, STOMP returns to New Zealand with new routines, new choreography and new music. | 30 July - 4 August St James Theatre |
Event HorizonA concert of scintillating percussion. | 1 August Wellington Town Hall |
Greatest Love of All - The Whitney Houston ShowStarring Belinda Davids. Celebrate a catalogue of Houston’s most-loved songs from the span of her 29 year career. | 8 August Opera House |
Magnificent MozartWithout question it is the rich complexity of emotions that makes Mozart’s music so magnificent. | 9 August Michael Fowler Centre |
Wellington Fisher & Paykel MasterClassLearn fabulous food secrets from our top line-up as they show you their favourite dishes. | 10 August - 11 August Wellington Town Hall |
The Gypsy BaronOn tour fully staged with 36 piece orchestra, a romantic musical feast in opera with familiar themes ranging from the enchanting to the glorious. A rare opportunity to see this work performed in the full original version. | 10 August - 17 August Opera House |
Michael Winslow - The Man with 10,000 VoicesStar of Police Academy – announces (read: honks, hoots, whinnies) that he’s bringing his motormouth to NZ! | 14 August Michael Fowler Centre |
DCM BookfairWith some 90,000 books, as well as CDs, DVDs, vinyl, books and puzzles, there is definitely something for everyone. | 17 August - 18 August TSB Bank Arena |
Antipodes String TrioWellington Chamber Music Sunday Concerts 2013. This programme presents contrasting energies and atmospheres. | 18 August Wellington Town Hall |
NZSO National Youth OrchestraExperience the excitement as the NZSO National Youth Orchestra musicians partner with NZSO and international guest tutors. | 30 August Michael Fowler Centre |
An Evening with Joan BaezFor the first time in more than 20 years America's legendary folk singer, songwriter and activist Joan Baez, returns to NZ for a series of concerts. | 31 August Michael Fowler Centre |
September 2013 | |
The Pirates of PenzanceStash the gold, guard the women and hide the rum...the Pirates are coming! | 3 September Opera House |
The Rodger Fox 40th Anniversary TourNew Zealand Supremo jazz trombonist Rodger Fox celebrates leading his nationally recognised big band for 40 years. | 5 September Opera House |
La Donna IdealeOrchestra Wellington. Featuring Madeliene Pierard singing two very different hommages to popular culture. | 8 September Opera House |
SKYCITY NZ Breakers Vs Melbourne Tigers The SKYCITY Breakers will take on one of the legendary teams of the NBL, the Melbourne Tigers! | 12 September TSB Bank Arena |
The Flying DutchmanNBR New Zealand Opera 2013 season. The Flying Dutchman, a cursed sea captain, sails his phantom ship across the world’s oceans. | 14 September - 21 September St James Theatre |
Stan Walker - World Tour of New ZealandOne of the country’s most popular artists, Stan has sold over 170,000 singles and close to 100,000 albums to date. | 14 September Michael Fowler Centre |
Fly My Pretties Homeland TourNZ's favourite musical collective - new cast, new show, plus the classics. | 18 September Opera House |
Heights of PassionCelebrate the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner and 100th birthday of Benjamin Britten in a concert that explores the heights of passion. | 20 September Michael Fowler Centre |
Fat Freddy's DropThe perennial soul providers will perform two New Zealand shows in September as part of a worldwide celebration for the release of 'Blackbird'. | 20 September Opera House |
Lazarus String QuartetWellington Chamber Music Sunday Concerts 2013. This set combines emotional strength with melodic delight. | 22 September Wellington Town Hall |
World of WearableArtThe World of WearableArt™ Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington, New Zealand. | 26 September - 6 October TSB Bank Arena |
Goldner String Quartet with Piers LaneFeaturing new work from Gareth Farr and two of the finest piano quintets in the repertoire. | 30 September Michael Fowler Centre |
October 2013 | |
World of WearableArtThe World of WearableArt™ Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington, New Zealand. | 26 September - 6 October TSB Bank Arena |
Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Andrew Joyce and Diedre IronsWellington Chamber Music Sunday Concerts 2013. Hear two great E flat piano trios, by Beethoven and Schubert, and two sonatas by Debussy. | 6 October Wellington Town Hall |
The Ten Tenors - Mum's the WordMum's the Word will see the TEN return with a new live band and a spectacular new stage set. | 12 October St James Theatre |
Go Green ExpoGo Green Expo: sustainability, efficiency, organics and everything green! | 12 October - 13 October TSB Bank Arena |
Tall Tales & TangosLegendary All Blacks hooker and arts connoisseur Anton Oliver packs down with the NZSO in a concert of tall tales and tangos. | 12 October Michael Fowler Centre |
TOWER Tutus on TourThe Royal New Zealand Ballet perform a selection of highlights and hits from the company’s repertory. | 23 October - 26 October St James Theatre |
November 2013 | |
Beethoven reCYCLE – Part ThreeEach programme features either the Pathétique, Moonlight or Les Adieux. Kaleidoscopes Chamber Music NZ Concert Season 2013. | 8 November - 11 November Michael Fowler Centre |
Fireworks & FantasyCrashing chords, exuberant snare drums and the thud of the guillotine – this is a concert of fireworks and fantasy. | 9 November Michael Fowler Centre |
A Festival of Russian BalletFeaturing a diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company. | 15 November - 17 November St James Theatre |
Fancy FreeOrchestra Wellington round out the year with Beethoven and Bernstein! | 17 November Opera House |
David Strassman - Careful What You Wish For!Chuck and Ted E. Bare are back, taking the ancient art of ventriloquism up several notches. | 23 November Opera House |

