The Performance Arcade

The Performance Arcade is returning to Wellington Waterfront for its 2019 festival of live art and music. Running over two weekends, the festival is an accessible and free event for all.

As an award-winning event, The Performance Arcade brings together Live Art, Music and Performance on Wellington Waterfront. Expect an exciting and diverse program of art, live music and performance, installed within a special architectural arrangement of shipping containers creating innovative new space for performance and arts presentation. This is a unique, temporary space showcasing both NZ and International artists.

Now in its ninth year, The Performance Arcade has become an anticipated and acclaimed event that defines Wellington's creativity and innovation. This miniature festival offers new encounters between artists and public, creating a vibrant hub that activates the city and exposes communities to new ideas and cultural perspectives.

Come for a stroll along the waterfront and experience a diverse selection of live art, performance, installation and audio visual art works. The Performance Arcade is open day and night from 10am – 11pm with a full programme of events running across the festival.