Join The Celebration
Eat Drink Play is Wellington’s year-round celebration of food, drink, live entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. From exclusive dining events to lively street festivals and curated music trails, our mission is simple: connect locals and visitors with Wellington’s best restaurants, bars, and performers, to create moments that bring people together to eat, drink, and play.
Eat Street: 13 September
Courtenay Place comes alive with street food, live performances, and family-friendly fun.
WOW: 18 September – 5 October
Innovative dishes, drinks, and entertainment across Wellington as venues celebrate the creativity and spectacle of WOW.
Wellington Jazz Festival: 5 – 19 October
Jazz-inspired menus and moody sets showcasing Wellington’s nightlife while supporting local musicians and venues.
Courtenay Carnival: 31 December
Ring in the New Year with live music, street performances, and culinary collaborations across the city’s bars and restaurants.
Why Get Involved?
For venues, this is your chance to be part of Wellington’s biggest cultural and sporting occasions including the All Blacks Test to WOW, the Jazz Festival, Courtenay Carnival, and more. Here’s what’s in it for you:
Boost visibility & foot traffic – Tap into peak event weekends when the city is buzzing.
Showcase your flavours – Stand out with event-themed menus and festival offerings.
Marketing support – Access promotion through Eat Drink Play campaigns, guides, and event trails.
City-wide impact – Contribute to a vibrant celebration that champions hospitality, performance, and local culture.
It’s your chance to be part of the buzz and showcase your venue on the city’s biggest stage.
How To Join?
Eat Drink Play is open to hospitality venues, performers, and volunteers who want to showcase their craft and be part of Wellington’s cultural heartbeat. Opportunities include:Food Vendors & Hospitality Partners – Bring your flavours to festival-goers.
Musicians & Street Performers – Share your talent with city-wide audiences.
Volunteers – Help create unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors.
Signing up is simple – check out our venue guide for full details on how to get involved and secure your spot to join the celebration.