# Events & Things To Do In Wellington on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Wellington on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Wellington on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Wellington

- **Event Name**: METRIK "AWAKE ALBUM TOUR" | WELLINGTON
  - **Description**: METRIK RETURNS TO NEW ZEALAND THIS MAY FOR A FIVE STOP HEADLINE TOUR.

For the first time in four years, Metrik returns to New Zealand for a massive five-date headline tour

A defining force in modern drum & bass, Metrik has built a global reputation
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 102
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/metrik-awake-album-tour-|-wellington/200029873880641
  - **Venue**: Meow
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, music
- **Event Name**: Tom Scott | Wellington
  - **Description**: Tom Scott announces the self untitled tour, which will showcase fresh material from his chart-topping album ANITYA alongside tracks from his decade plus career across Home Brew, Avantdale Bowling Club, @Peace and many more. Playing in Hamilton and Welling
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/tom-scott-|-wellington/200029763161201
  - **Venue**: Meow Nui Wellington
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- **Event Name**: Wellington Better Home and Living Show 2026
  - **Description**: Better Homes, Better Gardens, Better Lifestyles. Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces and your wellbeing!About this EventThe Wellington Better Home and Living Show is back in May 2026! Join
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/wellington-better-home-and-living-show-2026/100001984929794448
  - **Venue**: Hnry Stadium
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  - **Price**: NZD 3 to 5
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Late Laughs | NZICF 26
  - **Description**: The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents – Late Laughs

Capital comedy after dark – fast, loose, and famously unpredictable.

See some of Aotearoa’s finest comedians and be a part of some of the Fest’s most unexpected and memorable moments at the stunning Ha
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/late-laughs-|-nzicf-26/200029802585638
  - **Venue**: Hannah Playhouse
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  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Rainbow Wellington MAY Social Mixer
  - **Description**: Join us for our monthly social mixer at S&M's from 5.30. Look out for the rainbow flags.
Our mixers are a great way to meet other queer people from around Pōneke. Newcomers most welcome.
Make new friends, or catch up with old ones.
This is a free even
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/rainbow-wellington-may-social-mixer/200029675513527
  - **Venue**: S&Ms
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- **Event Name**: NZSL Week Celebration
  - **Description**: Save the date! We'll celebrate NZSL Week at our clubrooms! More details coming.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/nzsl-week-celebration/200029772191649
  - **Venue**: 17 Bannister Ave, Johnsonville, New Zealand 6037
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- **Event Name**: The Archaeology of Turnbull House
  - **Description**: Dig deep into the archaeological investigations under Turnbull House during its strengthening projectAbout this EventRenowned Wellington archaeologist Victoria Grouden will give an illustrated talk about the archaeologica
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/the-archaeology-of-turnbull-house/100001985980103952
  - **Venue**: Antrim House
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  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Wellington

- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sat 2 May | Michael Fowler Centre
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT! Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe & UK will be Freddy’s fi
  - **Venue**: Michael Fowler Centre
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- **Event Name**: Ultra New Zealand 2026
  - **Description**: ULTRA NEW ZEALAND - PHASE ONE LINEUP


A-Z
THE CHAINSMOKERS
DJ SNAKE
DARREN STYLES
MARLO
MISS MONIQUE
NICO MORENO
OLIVER HELDENS
ZEDD


PHASE TWO LINEUP DUE EARLY 2026


ULTRA Worldwide has just announced the inaugural ULTRA New Zealand, which will take p
  - **Venue**: Wellington Waterfront
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- **Event Name**: Sublime | Wellington | NZ
  - **Description**: Wellington | Sat 11 April | Brewtown
🔥 Sublime – First Ever NZ Tour 🔥

Wellington, get ready. For the first time ever, Sublime are hitting Aotearoa 🇳🇿

Fresh off their massive Coachella 2024 set, this tour is decades in the making.
30 years on from their
  - **Venue**: Brewtown
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- **Event Name**: Anzac Round: One NZ Warriors v Dolphins
  - **Description**: For the first time, Wellington hosts our Anzac Round match. Join us as we honour this historic occasion and face the Dolphins in a commemorative clash that promises to be truly unforgettable.
  - **Venue**: Sky Stadium, Wellington
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- **Event Name**: Split Enz | Forever ENZ Tour | Wellington
  - **Description**: Split Enz are back. For the first time in 20 years, the Forever Enz Tour returns to Aotearoa, with original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie hitting stages across the country this May.⁠
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Westpac Mastercard Presale: Tue 3 Mar, 11
  - **Venue**: TSB Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sun 3 May | MFC
  - **Description**: Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe & UK will be Freddy’s first shows
  - **Venue**: Michael Fowler Centre
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre
  - **Description**: Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe & UK will be Freddy’s first shows
  - **Venue**: Michael Fowler Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e591675ac7b2c6518a6b7ed050d5160381881017e878ceb08cd5a0c57ade0c46-rimg-w600-h280-dc5a7c8c-gmir?v=1774805662
- **Event Name**: Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle 2026 [WELLINGTON]
  - **Description**: The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to Australia and New Zealand with her most opulent show yet, the all-new Nocturnelle.

With Nocturnelle, Dita unveils a bewitching new vision - an exquisite blend of old-Hollywood allure, theat
  - **Venue**: Wellington Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Wellington (SOLD OUT)
  - **Description**: Marlon Williams has today announced a very significant tour. It’s one that is truly for fans, and one that also marks a temporary departure from the stage for Marlon himself. 

After an intensive time making latest album Te Whare Tīwekaweka and over two y
  - **Venue**: Michael Fowler Centre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Wellington?
  - **A:** METRIK "AWAKE ALBUM TOUR" | WELLINGTON (Fri May 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Meow), Tom Scott | Wellington (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Meow Nui Wellington), Wellington Better Home and Living Show 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Hnry Stadium), Late Laughs | NZICF 26 (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 am at Hannah Playhouse), Rainbow Wellington MAY Social Mixer (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 am at S&Ms).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Wellington?
  - **A:** The Archaeology of Turnbull House (Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at Antrim House).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Wellington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Wellington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Wellington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Wellington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Wellington include Meow, Meow Nui Wellington, Hnry Stadium.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Wellington?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Wellington range from NZD 3 to NZD 5. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Wellington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Wellington include Audiology, Live Nation New Zealand, Jade Promotions & Events Ltd..
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Wellington?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Wellington.

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