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Every year Wellington city hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, sporting matches, live theatre and dance, exhibitions and festivals. The Council supports many of these events through grants, event coordination, and promotional activities.

For a complete list of events in Wellington, visit the following websites.

Below are some examples of upcoming events.

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Otari-Wilton's Bush Open Day

13 September, Otari-Wilton's Bush
Otari-Wilton's Bush stream.
Otari-Wilton's Bush stream

'Go bush' and join in this free annual event which includes a native plant sale, refreshments and displays. As part of Conservation Week, the theme is 'Meet the locals' and there will be a focus on local forest plants. Walks and talks will be held throughout the day.

Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show

25 September - 5 October, TSB Bank Arena
Art Off the Wall, Bev Juno, Canada.

Art Off the Wall, Bev Juno, Canada

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Experience an evening of creativity, dance and theatrical wizardry at the 20th Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show.

Each two-hour performance selects around 150 garment entries, including 55 from international designers, and celebrates them through a montage of theatre, movement and art.







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Spring Festival

28 September - 12 October, Botanic Garden
Tulips in the Botanic Garden.
Tulips in the Botanic Garden

Tiptoe through the tulips on Tulip Sunday (28 September) and enjoy the other family-friendly activities on during this spring celebration.

Rita Angus, Life & Vision

5 July - 5 October, Te Papa
Self-portrait, 1936-37, by Rita Angus, oil paint on canvas, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, reproduced courtesy of the Rita Angus Estate.

Self-portrait, by Rita Angus

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View 200 works from iconic Kiwi artist Rita Angus at this free exhibition at Te Papa. Paintings displayed include Cass, Fay and Jane Birkinshaw, and Boats, Island Bay as well as studies for paintings that provide insight into the society that influenced her.

For more information, see the Te Papa website.

Te Papa website

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