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    • Tā Moko for Tamariki
      • Nau mai heare mai to the tā moko stall. Free face and arm tā moko will be available for tamariki. Māori mā, Tauiwi mā – all welcome. Run by the Ngāti Kotahitanga Whānau from Te Kura o Ngā Puna Waiora, as a fundraiser for Noho Marae and other class costs.

    • Richter City Roller Derby
      • Richter City Roller Derby (RCRD) is a not-for-profit, skater-owned and operated flat track roller derby league based in Pōneke, Wellington, New Zealand. As a league we are committed to promoting and supporting the sport and spirit of roller derby, upholding Te Ao Māori principles, inspiring people to join our community, creating and fostering a LGBTQIA+ […]

    • Barbarian Patrol
      • Thomas La Hood, Geronimo La Hood & Caspar Randerson aka Thomas and Sons (and cast members – Speed is Emotional @ Circa 11-25th March) will be parading, wreaking clown havoc and offering revelers an opportunity to partake in double time mobile karaoke. You won’t miss them, look out (and listen) they’ll be on the Barbarian […]

    • 2026 Programme Times + Festival Map
      • Help to plan your day! Here is the full line up with stages, performance timings and activities to do on the festival day. This is a useful guide to ensure you have an amazing time and witness all the festival has to offer. Here is the programme in PDF format to download or print for […]

    • Gymnastics
      • Learn and have a go at the Gymnastics stall! At the stall, we’ll be bringing the fun of gymnastics to the community with:

    • Archie Brothers & Holey Moley
      • Archie Brothers & Holey Moley joins Newtown Festival We are bringing the fun to the festival! Holey Moley is taking over with a pop-up mini golf hole, so you can sink the putt and score yourself an epic prize. Archie Brother’s will be dishing out FREE popcorn to keep you fueled, plus we are setting […]

    • Wishing Woman
      • Wishing Woman is a roving masked character performed by local artist Amy Grace Laura. Amy has been described by audiences and reviewers as “avant-garde” and “uncomfortably entertaining.” With a passion for puppetry, mask, and theatre Amy makes an array of playful work for the young and young at heart.

    • The Poetess
      • The Poetess is performed by local performance poet Amy Grace Laura. Amy is an award winning, published performance poet. In 2022, she was the joint champion of the Pōneke Wellington Poetry Slam. Her work as The Poetss is lyrical, occasionally comedic, and highly observational – careful what you say around Amy as it might get woven […]

    • Jamie Rose b2b K-otiK
      • From Jersey (UK) Jamie Rose found the love of DJing through vinyl at 18. With Ibiza being the main annual holiday, Jamie developed a deep connection with house music. Constantly trying to learn what it takes to give the crowd ‘that feeling’ he knew from world class European dance floors and festivals. In the last […]

    • Box City
      • We’ll bring the boxes – you bring the imagination! Build towers, castles, forts, a whole city!

    • Songs of Solidarity
      • Songs of solidarity (SOS) is three-day book festival celebrating, acknowledging, and sharing stories of resistance and resilience, songs from indigenous and intersectional voices across Aotearoa and the global south.

    • Tāwhiri Warehouse
      • As part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Tāwhiri Warehouse will be showcasing some of Aotearoa’s amazing writers in collaboration with Verb Wellington! Lineup: 10:00am – 11:00am Charlotte Grimshaw: The Black Monk 12:00pm – 1:00pm Dark Academics: Elizabeth Knox & Lili Wilkinson 2:00pm – 3:00pm A Pōneke Poetry Showcase 4:00pm – 5:00pm […]

    • Newtown Sport Bar
      • Bigbada Boom Sound System and Third Eye HiFi present Proto-Megazoid (A Sound System Combined) a one of a kind sound system collaboration landing at Newtown Sports Bar for Newtown Fest 2026. Two sound systems from two worlds unite: the reggae queen sound of Hineraiona Bigbada Boom meets the all-powerful electronic force of Third Eye HiFi, […]

    • Niom Bistro
      • Wind down the festival evening by heading to Niom Bistro for some good food and good music! 6:30pm – 7:15pm Eden Hawkins 7:30pm – 9:30pm Beans and Don Brought to you by Songs6021.

    • Nicole Maisey
      • Nicole Maisey is a circus performer that has spent the last eight years entertaining crowds all across New Zealand, Australia and Europe. She has performed in Big Top tents, on a sailing boat and in numerous theatres and now will be bringing her show to the streets of Newtown! Get ready for dangerous stunts and […]

    • Circus Hub Trainers
      • Our amazing trainers are known to be wonderful circus teachers, but you’re about to find out how great they are at performing too! Featuring Fran on rope, Ameka on aerial hoop, Rich & Steph on duo trapeze and hosted by friend of the Hub Joana Jolie you’ll be on the edge of your seat with […]

    • Circus Hub Students
      • Come along and watch a collection of Circus Hub students showcase what they’ve been learning in class. Featuring a mix of first time performers and Circus Hub regulars, there is something here for everyone! Who knows, you may even be inspired to come and try a circus class yourself – right here at our Newtown […]

    • Wellington Youth Circus
      • The Wellington Youth Circus is made up of a dedicated cohort of young performers who train at The Circus Hub. These circus stars of tomorrow will wow you with a mix of aerial and ground based circus skills!

    • Rucksack Circus
      • The Circus Hub presents the first edition of our new initiative: Rucksack Circus! This is a student performance created under the guidance of Circus Hub trainers. Themed to native birds, see if you can spot an aerobatic Tūī performing on the aerial silk, a cheeky kea on trapeze, and even a juggling Doc Ranger!

    • KB the DJ
      • From Africa with love! Come get lost in the awesome afro and house tunes that will be blasting through the AfroUrban stage!! Look forward to grooving with you!!

    • Sascha Rose
      • Through self-guided discovery and community networking within the D.I.Y. scene of the East Coast in the U.S. and Aotearoa, Sascha Rose has garnered her skills as a producer and musician. She has recently expanded her practice to include drum machines and loop pedals to explore the intersections between electronic production and a blues vocal delivery. […]

    • Yawner
      • Yawner are a Poneke-based R&B group formed in late 2024, bringing together a tight, groove-driven sound alongside the unmatched vocal talents and timbre of Eden Brown. Since their formation, the band have spent the last year meticulously refining their identity as a unit, and are now more ready than ever to share it. After a […]

    • Takas
      • A renowned DJ with 20 years of experience.Specialising in Afro,Disco,Funk,and Hip hop. DJ TAKAS is a versatile DJ who has featured at top music festivals, private parties and corporate gigs, from London to China, Melbourne and Aotearoa With an impressive resume including gigs for Weta Digital, Splore,Homegrown, TAKAS will bring the party with electrifying beats […]

    • Maced
      • The sound of dogs with bees in their mouths barking. When they bark, they bark bees. Current or ex-members of No Sector, Eurydice, Skitkrimes…

    • 03. Circus Stage
      • The Circus Stage brings spectacular performers, amazing tricks and plenty of fun for the whole family! With entertainments and workshops throughout the day, you won’t want to miss this stage! Lineup: 10:00am – 10:30am Rucksack Circus 10:30am – 10:50am Trapeze Workshop 11:00am – 11:20am Wellington Youth Circus 11:20am – 11:40am Hula Hoop Workshop 12:00pm – […]

    • Emma Hercus
      • Twentysix Gallery is pleased to present ‘The Foragers’, a solo exhibition featuring new paintings by Emma Hercus. Growing up we used to hunt and gather. Rabbits, goats, eels, trout, deer – blackberries, walnuts, macadamias, plums and roadside apples. Dad would make my brother and I rabbit stew and blackberry milkshakes, while our neighbour Mike would […]

    • Marei
      • Mareikura Nathan, known as Marei, is a rising Māori singer-songwriter whose artistry is deeply rooted in her rich musical whakapapa. With a voice that captivates through its textured tone and emotional depth, Marei weaves her life journey into every song she writes and performs. She credits esteemed mentors such as Seth Haapu, Bella Kalolo-Suraj, and […]

    • Mariwakiterangi Paekau
      • Mariwakiterangi’s poetry is inspired by her emotions, Scorpio sun girly has big emotions. Writing poetry is a way for her to express herself and a way for others to know they are not alone. Collective feelers and healers through words.

    • Pacific Connection Choir
      • Pacific Connection are the current international bronze medallist chorus, the first NZ chorus to win a medal at the International Barbershop Harmony Society contest. Formed in 2019 they are led by Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa, Chad Va and Jeff Hunkin. Aswell as competitive barbershop singing, they sing a wide range of music and in 2025 released their […]

    • TV DiSKO
      • TV DiSKO only plays the finest vinyl from around the world. He’s played in places like Montreal, Berlin, Helsinki and other far-flung places. Lots of treats, treasures and tinctures to be heard.

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