Crikey! Ed Sheeran, live music in the parks, comics on stage, food, whānau, fun
From WCC News
Wellington ready to rock this week
Over 50,000 people are set to eat, drink, play, slay, laugh, dance, applaud, and perform in Wellington this week – with more than 33,000 of those, visitors to the region.
Mayor Tory Whanau says this week will be a massive boost to our local economy, hospitality industry, and the general vibe of the city.
“Thousands of people will be heading into central Wellington over the week, and they’ll be enjoying all the city has to offer including restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping and sightseeing,” says the Mayor.
There will be eight cruise ships visiting the capital and a whopping six major events, headlined by the record-breaking Ed Sheeran concert at Sky Stadium. There will also be whānau friendly celebrations for Waitangi weekend, Fat Boy Slim and Sol3 Mio entertaining at the Botanic Garden’s ki Paekākā’s Anderson Park, and comedians Sarah Millican and Tom Segura will be bringing the lols to sold-out crowds.
“The city will be the busiest it has been since Eminem was in town in 2019, so there are plans in place to make sure everyone has a great time – and a safe time,” adds the Mayor.
On Thursday alone, around 54,000 people are expected to descend on the CBD. The bulk of them will be heading to Ed Sheeran’s sold-out Sky Stadium concert, with a record-breaking 46,234 people attending. Serenading punters walking to the stadium along the waterfront will be a variety of musical artists from TSB Arena’s balcony from 4pm. There will also be two cruise ships visiting the capital that day.