The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.

Concrete Playground
Published on February 10, 2023

Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Wellington's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix, and instead set out to discover new bars, absorb art and feast your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.

Top Image: Paper Pals Aotearoa

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The Son

Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.

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Magic Mike's Last Dance

Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.

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Knock at the Cabin

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.

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Skinamarink

Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Select cinemas in Wellington and online, Wellington

Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.

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Tár

Thu, 26 Jan - Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.

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Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - Sun, 30 Apr 2023
Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā

Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.

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Zealandia Day Tours

Tue, 7 Jun, 2022
Zealandia, Wellington

Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Zealandia Twilight Tours

Sat, 1 Oct 2022 - Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Zealandia, Wellington

Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Sat, 4 Jun 2022 - Sun, 4 Jun 2023
Wellington Museum, Wellington

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Paper Pals Aotearoa

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Te Papa Museum, Wellington

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Koha Yoga

Sun, 23 May, 2021
Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing, Wellington

Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.

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