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.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show

Brush up on those pelvic thrusts, squeeze into that corset and slip back into those killer stilettos because the world's favourite rock 'n' roll musical is back with a vengeance!

The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet who are forced to seek refuge in a castle full of the maddest, baddest and sexiest group the world has ever seen. This irresistible riot has seduced audiences all over the world for more than 30 years, so whether you're a die-hard fan or a Rocky Virgin, it's time to celebrate this infamous adventure like never before. Featuring the timeless classics Sweet Transvestite, Damit Janet and The Time Warp, this is the craziest party you'll ever go to, so get your seats, dress to impress and get ready for Rocky!





Featuring the timeless classics Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and The Time Warp, this is the craziest party you’ll ever go to, so get your seats, dress to impress and get ready for Rocky! Starring as the narrator is the show's creator and international icon, New Zealand's own Richard O'Brien (who also played Riff Raff in the celebrated movie).





Date: Wed 1 Dec - Sun 5 Dec 2010


Venue: St James Theatre - 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

European Masters: 19th–20th century art from the Städel Museum

View pieces by great German masters including Tischbein, Friedrich, and Beckmann, along with beautiful Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, and Degas, and important paintings by Picasso, Marc, and Bonnard. Also on display will be works by Cézanne, Van Gogh, and Munch.

Spanning the dynamic and transformative years of the 19th and 20th centuries, this exhibition features 96 works by 70 of the greatest German, French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the period. Included are iconic Neoclassical, Realist, Impressionist, and Symbolist works, as well as breathtaking German Expressionist paintings and sculpture.







Don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity – Te Papa is the only New Zealand venue for European Masters: 19th–20th century art from the Städel Museum.







Date: 6 November 2010 – 27 February 2011



Venue: Visa Platinum Gallery, Level 4, Te Papa - Museum of New Zealand - Wellington



Tickets: Book Online or at the Information Desk on Level 2, Te Papa.