Wellington’s CBD will come to life with the thunderous rhythms of taiko drummers and dragon dancers, mirroring the sounds of galloping of horses to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Activations in Courtenay Place, Te Papa and Upper Frank Kitts Park will pave the way for a weekend of lunar new year celebrations in the capital city, finishing with a fabulous Fireworks Display over Wellington Waterfront. 

Courtenay Park(outside St James Theatre)

7.30pm to 7.45pm

Taiko drumming - Taikoza Wellington

8pm to 8.15pm

Dragon dance - WCSCC Dragon Dance Group

Te Papa

8pm to 8.15pm (forecourt)

Taiko drumming - Taikoza Wellington

8.30pm to 8.45pm
(Wellington foyer)

Dragon dance - WCSCC Dragon Dance Group

Upper Frank Kitts Park
8.30pm to 8.45pm

Taiko drumming - Taikoza Wellington

9pm to 9.15pm

Dragon dance - WCSCC Dragon Dance Group

Note: the above programme and times may be subject to change