Kia Mau Festival is at the forefront of contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous arts in Aotearoa and beyond. We are innovators—pushing boundaries, redefining forms, and forging new paths with creative risk-taking at every step. Right here, right now, we bring together local, national, and international artists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. We find the intersection where our stories intertwine, creating an experience that is uniquely 'local' yet unparalleled in Pōneke throughout the year.
Kia Mau Festival offers a truly unique experience, led by Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous voices at every level—from our leadership to our artists and audiences. Unlike any other festival, we are not just a platform for presentations; we are a hub for kōrero and whanaungatanga.
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kiamaufestival.org
Waenga
Te Auaha30 May to 1 Jun 2025WellingtonHe Ingoa
Te Auaha30 May to 1 Jun 2025WellingtonOn God
Te Auaha30 May to 1 Jun 2025WellingtonFor the Love of Spam
Te Auaha3 Jun to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonA Nightime Travesty
Hannah Playhouse12 Jun to 14 Jun 2025WellingtonAIGA
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre5 Jun to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonBraiding the Land
Te Auaha Tapere Nui4 Jun to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonDARK!DARK!DARK!
The Great Hall5 Jun to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonGates to Memory
Te Auaha5 Jun to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonKa Tito Au
Hannah Playhouse30 May to 7 Jun 2025WellingtonLove Letterz
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre5 Jun to 7 Jun 2025Wellingtonplenty serious TALK TALK
Soundings Theatre11 Jun to 14 Jun 2025WellingtonPuana
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre11 Jun to 14 Jun 2025WellingtonThe Circle
Te Auaha10 Jun to 13 Jun 2025WellingtonTūī Girls
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre11 Jun to 14 Jun 2025WellingtonWinhanganha
The Cinema, Massey University Wellington2 Jun 2025WellingtonWTF: What The Fa’afafine!?!
Te Auaha11 Jun to 13 Jun 2025WellingtonA Short History of Asian New Zealand Theatre
Te Auaha Tapere Nui11 Jun to 14 Jun 2025WellingtonI Feel Love
The Great Hall14 Jun 2025Wellington