Royal New Zealand Ballet: The Nutcracker

Fun for the whole family, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s version of The Nutcracker takes the Christmas classic and adds a twist. Based on one of the world’s most-loved ballets, this colourful and fun version is a sprinkling of festive fun for everyone.

The adventure begins on Christmas morning when Clara’s rat-bag brother, Fritz, clouts her over the head with her beloved nutcracker doll. Delirious with concussion, Clara is rushed to hospital where she enters a fantasy world brought to life by Kristian Fredrikson’s eye-popping, bold designs inspired by Hollywood’s big studio era. Join the Royal New Zealand Ballet and be transported into the festive season.







Date: 29 Oct 2010 (Fri) - 06 Nov 2010 (Sat)



Venue: St James Theatre – Wellington



Tickets: Ticketek



Official Website: http://www.nzballet.org.nz/nutcracker



Accommodation: Book Online at Prime Hotels Wellington.

Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour, Wellington Accommodation

The Circle tour will see the band spend much of the next two years on the road, performing a staggering 135 shows in 30 countries. This brand new stadium stage production coming to New Zealand is one of the biggest sets ever to be seen in this country. Powered by 800,000 watts of sound and containing close to 10,000 pounds of high definition video technology, it will blow fans away!

Having sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever before. The November 10th, 2009 release of Bon Jovi’s new album, The Circle, and the band’s subsequent world tour, provides a powerful reassertion of Bon Jovi’s commitment to hard-hitting rock & roll that has been the band’s indelible signature since it began more than 26 years ago.



Bon Jovi has established themselves as one of the world's most dynamic live rock acts. Jon Bon Jovi said recently “I put out as much for 50 people as I will for 60,000. You want to be great every night. Every time you step in front of the microphone and pick up a guitar you want to be the best that you can be.



Date: Saturday 4th December 2010

Venue: Westpac Stadium Wellington

Tickets: Ticketek

Accommodation: Book Online at Prime Hotels.

Apollo 13: Mission Control

Following an acclaimed season at the Sydney Opera House, this interactive theatrical masterpiece returns to Downstage for its last stop in Wellington before tours to Australia and the United States.

In 2010, APOLLO is again at the forefront of technology and innovation, exploring new frontiers in the performing arts. HACKMAN have re-created the iconic story of APOLLO 13, designing a full scale replica of NASA’s Mission Control that puts audiences in the hot seat.







Apollo 13: Mission Control takes audiences on a rollicking caper through space and beyond. Winner of two Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards in 2008, this interactive production is lauded by critics, and loved by audiences, for its innovation and imaginative design.







As three astronauts trapped 200,000 miles from earth fight for their lives, audience members seated in ‘Mission Control’ must make the critical decisions necessary to bring the heroes safely home. In command of this epic adventure is Flight Director, Gene Kranz, who lives by the simple belief that 'Failure is not an option'.







To deliver a truly inter-galactic experience, the theatre is transformed into an authentic 1970s replica of Mission Control, complete with retro computers, giant video screens, and elaborate consoles. Seats are also available in the ‘Press Gallery’ for those who prefer a quieter trip into lunar orbit.







Transport yourself to Apollo 13: Mission Control for a night of hijinks and hilarity – an unforgettable night out for young and old. Can YOU bring them home?







Date: 28 Oct 2010 (Thu) - 18 Dec 2010 (Sat)



Venue: Downstage Theatre, Wellington



Tickets: Book Online



More Information: Official Site



Accommodation: Book Online at Prime Hotels Wellington.

Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Accommodation

The Wellington region will be at the heart of the action during Rugby World Cup 2011. As proud host of five pool and two quarter-final matches, our vision is to build a legacy, memories and relationships that will last a lifetime!

There are plenty of highlights in the Wellington draw that will take place at New Zealand’s favourite sporting venue. But that’s just part of the fun. Wellington will make sure our hosted teams feel more than welcome and visitors have plenty of chances to mix it up with the locals in fun-filled Fan Zones and other RWC 2011 festivities. We’ll be recruiting volunteers and making sure visitors know how to get around. Environmental responsibilities and your safety are also part of ensuring everyone has a good time in Wellington.









Date: 11th September - 9th October 2011




Venue: Westpac Stadium Wellington




Tickets: Applications for tickets open on 27 April 2010.




Accommodation: Book Online at Prime Hotels.

Wellington Phoenix A-League Home Games, Wellington Accommodation

YOUR CITY, YOUR TEAM. Be part of something exceptional with the Wellington Phoenix FC. Get behind your team in 2010/11 and enjoy the pride, passion, power and prestige only top-flight football can deliver. As a Phoenix supporter you’re part of the team. Together we are strong..

It is the hottest ticket in town – a Wellington Phoenix match at Wellington's Westpac Stadium during the Hyundai A-League season. As the Phoenix take on Australia’s best football clubs in an expanded competition, the football action will be hotter and more intense than ever. After the exceptional 2009/10 season which saw sold out crowds at Westpac Stadium, this season promises to be the biggest and best yet. Wellington Phoenix FC will play 15 games at home during this year’s 30-game Hyundai A-League 2010/11 season. See the full draw below.









Venue: Westpac Stadium Wellington




Tickets: Ticketek