2026 Lunar New Year - Fireworks Display

Come celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with thunderous rhythms of taiko drumming and dragon dancers in the heart of Wellington and a spectacular fireworks by the Wellington Waterfront. 🎆

🎶 Galloping into the New Year | Courtenay Place, Te Papa, and Upper Frank Kitts Park | 7.30 - 9 pm

Taiko drummers and dragon dancers will provide pre-Fireworks entertainment in Courtenay Place, Te Papa and Upper Frank Kitts Park.

✨ Fireworks Display | Wellington Waterfront | 9.30 pm
Watch the night sky light up in brilliant red, symbolising strength, unity, and the spirit of a new year filled with prosperity, good health and happiness.

If the fireworks can't go ahead due to bad weather, it will move to 28 February 2026, 9.30 pm.

🏮For more information on what the evening will bring, check out the Galloping into the New Year event https://www.facebook.com/events/1250303523797629/

You may also like the following events from Lunar New Year Festival:

• Happening on, 21st February, 09:30 am, 2026 Lunar New Year - Galloping into the New Year in Wellington
• Happening on, 22nd February, 01:00 am, 12026 Lunar New Year - Cultural Entertainment in Wellington

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Wellington.