Join us at The Hannah on 6 December for the Wellington Theatre Awards, Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai 2026, celebrating excellence in theatre.
We are excited to announce our new creative team for 2026: Co-hosts Maeve O'Connell and Raureti Ormond, and Creative Director, Parekawa Finlay.
For more information, please go to News page.
Photography Credit: Renati Waaka
Nominations for the Community and Backstage Awards for 2026 are now closed.
Judging for the 2027 Wellington Theatre Awards is open from 14 November 2026 to 14 November 2027. Invite judges to your show by filling out the form here:

The 2026 Awards are proudly supported by:

You are warmly invited to attend and celebrate another year of spectacular professional theatre in the capital at the 2017 Wellington Theatre Awards ceremony on Sunday 10 December.
For the 25th anniversary of the awards, we will be celebrating with a Brilliance Behind The Scenes themed evening on the stage of the iconic St James Theatre.
Guests are encouraged to dress to impress - go for glitz and glamour in your finest tux or most glorious gown.
Nominees are listed below. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for some wonderful video snippets from our theatre community and Awards updates https://www.facebook.com/wgtnta/
The Wellington Theatre Awards 2017
6pm, Sunday 10 December
St James Theatre
Ceremony Proceedings
6pm: Sponsor and VIP event
6.30pm: Industry Arrive
7-9pm: The Awards Ceremony
9-11.30pm: Celebration Function
We look forward to seeing you at this joyful evening honouring excellence in local theatre arts.
The Theatre Awards Trust

