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:
The Wellington Theatre Awards are brought to you
with the generous assistance of:
Wellington City Council
Grouse Lighting
HardKase Audio
The Woodbury Family
Suzanne Snively and Ian Fraser
BATS Theatre
Playmarket
Taki Rua Productions
Circa Theatre
The Hannah
NZ Fringe Festival
Barbarian Productions
Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts
Tahi Festival
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School,
and PAYPA
