Holly Brennan

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4 June 2026

Wellington Festival Scene Faces $2.4M Funding Shortfall as Arts Council Reviews Major Event Support

Wellington’s festival scene faces major disruption as Creative New Zealand proposes cutting $2.4 million from major event funding. Festival directors are scrambling to redesign programming while the city council considers emergency support measures.

Wellington festival attendance — Festivals

7 May 2026

Wellington’s Festival Scene Rebounds as Visitor Numbers Hit Pre-Pandemic Heights

Festivals

Wellington’s major festivals are reporting visitor numbers that match pre-pandemic levels, marking a significant recovery for the city’s cultural economy. The resurgence is being driven by younger audiences and longer-staying visitors who are exploring beyond festival venues.

Wellington Festival Scene Faces $2.4M Funding Shortfall as Arts Council Reviews Major Event Support

Wellington’s Festival Scene Rebounds as Visitor Numbers Hit Pre-Pandemic Heights

Events

Events