2026 Lunar New Year - Fireworks Display
Schedule
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
Location
Wellington Waterfront | Wellington, WG
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Come celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with thunderous rhythms of taiko drumming and dragon dancers in the heart of Wellington and a spectacular fireworks by the Wellington Waterfront. ?? Galloping into the New Year | Courtenay Place, Te Papa, and Upper Frank Kitts Park | 7.30 - 9 pm
Taiko drummers and dragon dancers will provide pre-Fireworks entertainment in Courtenay Place, Te Papa and Upper Frank Kitts Park.
✨ Fireworks Display | Wellington Waterfront | 9.30 pm
Watch the night sky light up in brilliant red, symbolising strength, unity, and the spirit of a new year filled with prosperity, good health and happiness.
If the fireworks can't go ahead due to bad weather, it will move to 28 February 2026, 9.30 pm.
?For more information on what the evening will bring, check out the Galloping into the New Year event https://www.facebook.com/events/1250303523797629/
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