# Events & Things To Do In Wellington on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Wellington on 17th 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 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Wellington

- **Event Name**: Te Wananga o Raukawa Pulse
  - **Description**: InformationAll 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 ti
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/te-wananga-o-raukawa-pulse/210007345149809
  - **Venue**: TSB Arena
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- **Event Name**: Distinguished Gentlemans Ride Wellington NZ
  - **Description**: It’s 2026,  DGR comes to town on 17th May , I’d appreciate a small donation to keep the good work going. The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride 2026 is supporting suicide prevention & prostate cancer research. This important work helps keep our sons, broth
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/distinguished-gentlemans-ride-wellington-nz/200029868572513
  - **Venue**: Wellington N.Z.
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 2 Years of Wellington Mx5
  - **Description**: Placeholder! (May change dates/start time)

This will mark 2 years of Wellington Mx5!

We will highly likely run back the same long loop as we initially did back in 2024 then again to mark 1 year! 

Will be on a Sunday this time round to try see new faces
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/2-years-of-wellington-mx5/200029722365346
  - **Venue**: Lyall Bay
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- **Event Name**: Social Sundays Winter Series #2
  - **Description**: Save the 3rd Sunday of the month April to September.

The Events' Committee has a wonderful and varied programme in the pipeline.  Details to follow closer to the time.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/social-sundays-winter-series-2/200029675552513
  - **Venue**: 118 Tory Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/aedc50fe5a8f3be8ab678ad54c44707cc1949edc3e0ef6005f89dd1cf192f194-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5c7c8a-gmir?v=1774983274
- **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:** Te Wananga o Raukawa Pulse (Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at TSB Arena), Distinguished Gentlemans Ride Wellington NZ (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wellington N.Z.), 2 Years of Wellington Mx5 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 am at Lyall Bay), Social Sundays Winter Series #2 (Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 am at 118 Tory Street, Wellington, New Zealand).
- **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 TSB Arena, Wellington N.Z., Lyall Bay.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Wellington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Wellington include Richard Jamieson, Club Garibaldi.
- **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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