Ten Picks for New Zealand Festival 2018
Psychedelic dreaminess, a ballet classic, large-scale theatre and high-flying circus — there's no excuse for sitting at home this March.
New Zealand Festival is a fantastic time of year to ramp up your social life. With multiple events on offer, many of which are free, there's no excuse for sitting at home in front of the box this March. Whether you're a classical enthusiast, a techno nut, an arts and crafts critter or have a passion for alternative dance, your niche is covered, and you'll be spoilt for choice with this year's stellar lineup.
Image: Nguyen The Duong.
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Future Playground
Thu, 1 Mar - Sun, 11 Feb 2018
Shed 6, Wellington
Experience the future of storytelling.
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Kupe: New Zealand Festival Opening Night
Fri, 23 Feb, 2018
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington
Kick of the New Zealand Festival by acknowledging our history and our place in the Pacific.
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The Performance Arcade
Fri, 23 Feb - Sun, 4 Mar 2018
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington
Two weekends of performance and visual art on the Wellington waterfront.
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Grizzly Bear
Sat, 3 Mar - Sun, 4 Mar 2018
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
The cult band's cult band.
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À O LÀNG PHO: Nouveau Cirque du Vietnam
Thu, 8 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2018
St James Theatre (WGN)
A unique opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture in the form of an imaginative and exciting circus act.
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Star Wars: Episode VI — A New Hope
Sat, 10 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2018
TSB Arena, Wellington Central
Celebrate the space opera saga's longevity with this special live event.
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Swan Lake/Loch Na heala
Wed, 14 Mar - Sat, 17 Mar 2018
St James Theatre (WGN)
The Irish midlands, ancient mythology and the ills of the modern world collide.
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Writers & Readers
Thu, 8 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2018
Various locations across Wellington, Wellington
Four days of special events, talks, launches and parties.