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.

Concrete Playground
Published on February 27, 2018
Updated on February 27, 2018

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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

Thursday, March 1 - Sunday, February 11, 2018
Shed 6, Wellington

Experience the future of storytelling.

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Kupe: New Zealand Festival Opening Night

Friday, February 23, 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

Friday, February 23 - Sunday, March 4, 2018
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington

Two weekends of performance and visual art on the Wellington waterfront.

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Grizzly Bear

Saturday, March 3 - Sunday, March 4, 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

Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11, 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

Saturday, March 10 - Sunday, March 11, 2018
TSB Arena, Wellington Central

Celebrate the space opera saga's longevity with this special live event.

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Home

Friday, March 9, 2018
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro

The four walls of a dwelling are put under scrutiny by a multi-award-winning theatre artist.

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Swan Lake/Loch Na heala

Wednesday, March 14 - Saturday, March 17, 2018
St James Theatre (WGN)

The Irish midlands, ancient mythology and the ills of the modern world collide.

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Writers & Readers

Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 11, 2018
Various locations across Wellington, Wellington

Four days of special events, talks, launches and parties.

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Us/Them

Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18, 2018
Circa Theatre, Te Aro

A provocative piece that delves into how the young deal with trauma and what leads people to do the unthinkable.

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