Live In WLG

12/09/2024

Multi-genre rock group, Highly Suspect are bringing their riotous style to Wellington’s TSB Arena, 29 November. Tickets are on sale now.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/highly-suspect

12/09/2024

Spellbinding illusions, fast-footed choreography, and a pumping musical score. Expect all that, and more when you see Celtic Illusion, at Wellington's Opera House on 9 November.

Irish dance and grand illusion combine for an exhilarating show at The Opera House in Wellington. Experience a great mix of magic and Riverdance-inspired choreography

11/09/2024

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents Jupiter - Mozart & Copland at the Michael Fowler Centre, on 19 September.

After captivating audiences at the prestigious BBC Proms, NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New returns home for a Mozart masterpiece and the world premiere of renowned Kiwi composer Lyell Cresswell’s final work.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concert season brings classical and contemporary works to Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre.

10/09/2024

Setting the enchanting stage for the Royal New Zealand Ballet season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tinker Tailor Art has brought the magical Shakespearean world to life, with a touch of sparkles and gleams of moonlight.

Don’t miss this incredible, family-friendly performance at Wellington's St James Theatre, from 24 to 27 October.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/royal-new-zealand-ballet-2024-season

10/09/2024

Starting tonight, Wellington Opera presents three performances of Tosca at the St James Theatre.
This dramatic but exuberantly romantic opera portrays a story of love, violence, and the redemptive power of art.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/wellington-opera-tosca

09/09/2024

Just announced - Multi-Grammy award-nominated and gold-certified band, Highly Suspect is returning to Wellington for a massive show at TSB Arena on 29 November.

Tickets for the 'As Above, So Below' New Zealand Tour are on sale Friday 13 September so stay tuned to Live in WLG for more info.

06/09/2024

Due to demand, the award-winning comedian Stephen Fry has announced a second show, on Wednesday 13 November at Wellington's St James Theatre.

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St James Theatre is set to host multi-award-winning comedian, actor and master storyteller Stephen Fry. The British raconteur will thrill Wellington audiences.

05/09/2024

The rocket man, the piano man, and a night of hits.
It’s a tribute that brings together the songs of two great performers. Elton John vs Billy Joel is an award-winning hit show honouring two era-defining musicians.

The rocket man, the piano man, and a night of hits at Wellington’s Opera House this September. A tribute that brings together the songs of two great musicians.

05/09/2024

More than 500 of New Zealand’s finest barbershop singers are heading to the St James Theatre at the end of the month. They’re there to battle it out for the crown of the country’s best barbershop chorus or quartet.

The SING Wellington Barbershop Harmony NZ National Convention brings 500 singers to St James Theatre in September for a weekend of musical excellence.

04/09/2024

Over 70 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and timeless music that makes MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

Tickets for the 2025 season at Wellington's St James Theatre are on sale now.

Mamma Mia! brings all the best ABBA songs to Wellington’s St James Theatre. The ultimate feel-good show is due to wow audiences from 14 to 31 August 2025.

04/09/2024

Building on the success of last year’s concert, Atomic! 2.0 returns to Wellington's Opera House, on 21 November with an all-female tribute to an all-female cohort of singers.

Kiwi rock royalty will pay tribute to rock trailblazers such as Debbie Harry, Annie Lennox, Patti Smith, Alanis Morissette, Chrissie Hynde, Courtney Love, Joan Jett, and plenty more.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/atomic-2-0

03/09/2024

Final tickets are now on sale for Tate McCrae. The Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer is making her Wellington debut at TSB Arena on 21 November.

Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer Tate McCrae heads to New Zealand in November. Catch the Think Later World Tour at Wellington’s TSB Arena.

02/09/2024

Just announced - Creedence Clearwater Collective.

Relive all the hits when the world's best Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act returns to the Opera House in 2025.

🎫 www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/creedence-clearwater-collective-tribute

02/09/2024

Heading to The Opera House is a big play with a big reputation, dealing with big issues - Dawn Raids by Oscar Kightley.

Samoan-born Oscar Kightley is known to New Zealand audiences as an actor, comedian, writer, journalist, and radio announcer. He is also a playwright. His award-winning play ‘Dawn Raids’ makes its Wellington debut on 23 - 24 October.

Dawn Raids makes its Wellington debut at The Opera House. Oscar Kightley’s award-winning play explores 1970s injustice to Pacific peoples with wit and warmth.

01/09/2024

Just announced, MAMMA MIA! The Musical.

Get ready to say “I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do!”. The smash-hit jukebox musical based on the songs of Swedish super-group ABBA, heads to Wellington's St James Theatre from 13 August 2025 for a strictly limited season.

Stay tuned to Live in WLG to secure your presale tickets, on Tuesday 3 September at 9am.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/mamma-mia

30/08/2024

Final days! The We Will Rock You 2024 season ends this Sunday, 1 September. Don't miss the Queen musical that has taken Wellington by storm.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/we-will-rock-you

29/08/2024

RNZ speaks with Cam and Sam ahead of the Elton John vs Billy Joel tribute show next month. Join the 'Dueling Pianos' at Wellington's Opera House, on 7 September.

Wellington musicians Cam and Sam have travelled up and down the country with their tribute act, Elton John vs. Billy Joel, clocking over 7000 kilometres in 2023.

29/08/2024

Heading to The Opera House in Wellington, 13 September is The Chinese Magic New Zealand Tour.

Following hot on the heels of the smash hit tour “The International Grand Magic Show”, Magic Moments, New Zealand's premier professional magic stage company is proud to present a dedicated Chinese magic show to highlight Chinese culture.

🎫: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24006105A1301E60

28/08/2024

‘Tosca’ by Puccini is a story of love, violence, and the redemptive power of art. Wellington Opera has gathered a star-studded cast of New Zealand singers to bring the music to life on 11 - 15 September at The St James Theatre.

Tosca by Puccini is a story of love, violence, and the redemptive power of art. Wellington Opera brings the music to life in September at the St James Theatre.

28/08/2024

This Saturday (just in time for Fathers Day), the Come Together all-star ensemble join again at Wellington's Opera House to celebrate the iconic Beatles album - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Don't miss the album played in its entirety by the Kiwi supergroup with a bonus set of classics and deep cuts.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/come-together-2024

27/08/2024

Contemporary soul, funk, and jazz are fused with te reo Māori at this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival. ORO MĀIA features poetry by American poet and civil rights activist, Dr Maya Angelou.
Maisey Rika, Miriama McDowell, Erena Koopu, Tuakoi Ōhia, and Maarire Brunning-Kouka will perform. Experience the poems through spoken word, song, and live music.

Experience ORO MĀIA at the Wellington Jazz Festival on 19 October, blending live music and poetry by wāhine toa in tribute to Maya Angelou’s powerful words.

27/08/2024

Coming up, Tami Neilson Sings Nelson. The songbook of Willie Nelson gets a special New Zealand treatment at The Opera House.

“Neilson sings the hell out of Nelson. Tami’s the real deal and does my songs a great honour.” - Willie Nelson

Celebrate the music of Willie Nelson with Tami Neilson this October at The Opera House, Wellington. A must-see concert for New Zealand country music fans.

26/08/2024

The Opera House hosts a crazy new musical from the creator of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, Richard O'Brien. The Kingdom of Bling is on sale now.

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/the-kingdom-of-bling

25/08/2024

Final week! You have until 1 September to see the Queen musical that everyone is raving about. Don't miss We Will Rock You, on now at the St James Theatre in Wellington.

www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events/we-will-rock-you

25/08/2024

Wellingtonian Rodger Fox’s career as a jazz musician spanned 50 years. Following his recent passing, his band is putting on a special concert as part of the Wellington Jazz Fest, to honour him and his huge contribution to the New Zealand jazz scene.

Celebrating Rodger Fox: The Rodger Fox Big Band honours a Wellington jazz legend at The Opera House this October during the Wellington Jazz Festival.

23/08/2024

That sparkling brilliant sound you can hear ringing in your ears is brass! The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band is back, and planning its biggest event of the year at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on 10 November.

Tickets are on sale on 1 September at 9am so stay tuned to Live in WLG for further info.

22/08/2024

The 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival kicks off with the Grammy Award winning bassist, Marcus Miller at The Opera House on 16 October.
Fusing a cosmic mix of jazz, funk, groove, and soul, his technical genius has seen him play alongside Chaka Khan, Herbie Hancock, and Elton John.

Marcus Miller opens the Wellington Jazz Festival this October at The Opera House. Enjoy a blend of jazz, funk, and soul from this Grammy-winning bassist.

21/08/2024

Basketball fans are in for a treat when the BNZ Breakers take to the court in Wellington for the first time in five years.
The New Zealand side will meet trans-Tasman rival Sydney Kings at TSB Arena on 7 December.
Tickets are on sale now.

New Zealand Basketball fans are in for a treat this December when the BNZ Breakers take on trans-Tasman rival Sydney Kings at TSB Arena on 7 December.

21/08/2024

Finnish comic, ISMO brings his love of wordplay and off-kilter humour to The Opera House.

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Finnish comic, Ismo Leikola, is heading New Zealand to The Opera House in Wellington for a night of hilarious wordplay and observational comedy.