Arts and Culture Events

While You're Here

Adding a dash of culture to your New Zealand holiday is simply a matter of knowing where to go.

Annual festivals - which combine performance and visual art - are a sure fire way to witness local talent in action.

• The World of WearableArt festival is held in Wellington over two weekends every September;
• Auckland Festival, biannaul event, next occurance summer 2007;
• The New Zealand International Arts Festival happens biannually in Wellington during February and March;
• Christchurch's Festival of the Arts is on in July and August;
• Pasifika Festival is a one day festival held in March

Explore New Zealand's permanent collections and cultural heritage;

• Arts and Crafts (Taonga)
• Cultural Attractions
• Galleries
• Heritage Attractions
• Museums
• Performing Arts