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UB40 Kingston Calling tour<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday 12 February | Waitangi Park<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to New Zealand for their first full tour since 2019, bringing the band\u2019s legendary catalogue back to life, including Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby, and (I Can\u2019t Help) Falling in Love With You.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Women\u2019s Amateur Asia Pacific Golf Championship<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 12-15 February | Royal Wellington Golf Course<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the future stars of golf from across the Asia Pacific region compete in a free-to-spectate championship and enjoy hospitality and entertainment in the Royal Village. <\/span><\/p>\n More information here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NZ Fringe Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 13 February \u2013 7 March | Various locations<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Fringe is the craziest, most vibrant and bizarre time in our city: 178 events ranging from wh\u0101nau-friendly showcases, interactive outdoor spectacles, racy burlesque shows, moving theatre and dance pieces, hilarious comedy shows, and much more. Full programme and tickets at https:\/\/www.fringe.co.nz\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Valentine\u2019s Night at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 14 February | Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is the place to be this Valentine\u2019s Day! Get your date, your mate, your pals or your gals ready for a wild night out. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s staying open until 8.30pm for an adults-only night of cheeky fun \u2013 live music, an outdoor bar, delicious food, and love-themed animal talks that spill all the secrets of the animal kingdom. Find out more and book your spot at wellingtonzoo.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Round the Bays<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday 15 February | Wellington Waterfront<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The capital\u2019s largest fun run hits the streets with different course options, each packed with entertainment, making the iconic event Wellington\u2019s biggest action-packed street party. Find out more at roundthebays.co.nz\/wellington<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fringe Takeover <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday 15 February | 10am-5pm | Cuba Street between Ghuznee and Vivian<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fringe takes over Cuba Street with live performances! Pull up to a picnic table, get a keepsake with A screenprinting activation, and grab your Fringe tickets from the pop-up box office. Wander through the market, lock up with the bike valet, and dive into our PickPath activation along the way. Check out the Facebook event<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lunar New Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 17 -22 February | Various locations<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Join Asian communities from all over the world as they welcome in the Year of the Fire Horse in P\u014dneke this February 2026. us from the 2026 to experience an absolutely positively celebration of the Lunar New Year in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n More information at lunarnewyearfestival.co.nz<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lunar New Year: Tea Ceremony Demonstration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 21 February | 1pm\u20132.30pm | Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ring in the Lunar New Year with a joyful celebration as members of the Wellington Xiamen Association host a special tea ceremony demonstration. More information at\u00a0 https:\/\/www.museumswellington.org.nz\/lunar-new-year-tea-ceremony\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Performance Arcade<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 21 February \u2013 1 March | Wellington Waterfront <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Performance Arcade is an acclaimed live art event that attracts 60,000\u201390,000 people every year to Wellington Waterfront. Every year since 2011 audiences have come for an exciting and diverse programme of works by NZ and International artists, presented within an architectural arrangement of shipping containers. <\/span><\/p>\n More information and full programme: theperformancearcade.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 24 February \u2013 15 March | Various locations<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This summer ANZFA celebrates 40 years of delivering captivating acts. The diverse festival programme features a huge range of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and literary events. Explore the events and grab your tickets at https:\/\/www.festival.nz\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Royal NZ Ballet – Macbeth <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 25-28 February | 7.30pm with Saturday matinee 1.30pm | St James Theatre<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Power, ambition and betrayal collide in the world premiere of Alice Topp’s explosive new ballet. More information: rnzb.org.nz\/show\/macbeth<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wellington Mountain Bike Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 27 February \u2013 1 March | Various locations<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wellington\u2019s mountain biking community will come together for the launch of the inaugural Wellington Mountain Bike Festival, a three-day, citywide celebration of the region\u2019s trail network and the people who make it thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n More information: wellingtonmtbfestival.nz<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dragon Boat Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 27 February – 1 March | Wellington Waterfront<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Teams from around the motu and the world descend on Wellington for this iconic festival, located around the waterfront with a backdrop like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more at dragonboatfestival.org.nz<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PARK(ing) Day <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 28 February | 10am-5pm | Cuba Street between Ghuznee and Vivian<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PARK(ing) Day reimagines urban spaces by turning car parks into temporary parks, art installations and performance spaces. Come and see how creativity can reshape our city, one parking space at a time! <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Neighbours Aotearoa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n March | Various locations<\/span><\/p>\n Every March, we ask everyone living in Aotearoa to get to know their neighbours a little better. Neighbours Aotearoa is a national campaign that encourages everyone around Aotearoa New Zealand to do something to connect and engage with their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n More information: neighboursaotearoa.nz<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n