The complete guide to live music in Wellington this weekend (Thu 27–Sat 29 Aug 2026). 6 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Wellington for live music this weekend, Thu 27 Aug to Sat 29 Aug 2026. 6 shows across the city.
Daffodil Dancefloor: Cancer Society Fundraiser
When: Friday 28 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: San Fran, Te Aro
Artists: Daffodil Dancefloor: Cancer Society Fundraiser
Weekly live music guide — free.
Dita Von Teese - Nocturnelle
When: Friday 28 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Opera House Wellington
Artists: Dita Von Teese
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Kiri and Lou
When: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 2:30pm
Where: Michael Fowler Centre
Artists: Orchestra Wellington
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
When: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington
Price: $From $37.00
Artists: Hans Zimmer
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wellington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tri…
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
When: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington
Price: $From $26.00
Artists: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wellington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul under the gentle glow of candlelight.…
Dita Von Teese - Nocturnelle
When: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: The Opera House Wellington
Artists: Dita Von Teese
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Wellington This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.