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Drax Project reopens Wellington Town Hall

Concert poster for the Wellington Town Hall re-opening featuring Drax Project and special guest Bret McKenzie, showing the four band members in the foreground against an auditorium background.

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Wellington is getting its iconic venue back in the best way possible. Here is everything you need to know about Drax Project's historic homecoming show.

Tickets

20 February 2027
Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

Hometown heroes Drax Project are set to make history as the first act to perform at Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall when the doors officially reopen on Saturday 20 February 2027. This landmark concert marks the very first event in the iconic venue since its closure for refurbishment 13 years ago.

  • Artist: Drax Project

  • Support acts: Bret McKenzie and The State Highway Wonders, plus surprise special guests

  • Date: Saturday 20 February 2027

  • Venue: Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

  • Ticket on-sale date: Midday Friday 19 June 2026

  • Ticket link: Get tickets here

This show is a massive full-circle moment for the Drax Project boys. Before amassing nearly a billion streams and sharing global stages with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello, they started out busking right here on central Wellington streets.

Joining the celebration is fellow Wellington royalty Bret McKenzie, opening the night with his eight-piece band, The State Highway Wonders. With a promise of surprise guest appearances from across the New Zealand music whānau, this is shaping up to be an unforgettable night for the capital.

Tickets go on sale at midday Friday 19 June 2026. Get your crew together and secure your spot for a piece of local music history.

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