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Welcome to the Newtown Festival Website.

29 February – March 11

You are invited to celebrate with one of Wellington’s most exciting, diverse and vibrant communities. Discover the unique Newtown community through a series of outdoor events, performances in the Community Centre, the Carrara Park jazz picnic (The Little Day In) and the Newtown Street Fair.

Join us for 10 days of celebration - Newtown Festival 2008

The Newtown Festival promotes performances & special events that might be happening in Newtown, Berhampore, & Mt Cook from late February through early March.

The Newtown Festival is a creative production of the Newtown Residents’ Association.

Email info@newtownfestival.org.nz if you (or your event) would like to be involved.

Newtown Festival Street Fair - Sunday March 2nd 2008
- the signature event of the
  Newtown Festival.

Reclaim the streets and experience Newtown !

FREE to all - a celebration in the heart of Newtown, the Street Fair is Newtown’s community party to which all of Wellington is invited. Enjoy the smorgasbord of 5 music stages, fairground fun, 250 stalls and international food in Wellington's festive suburb.

Central Riddiford St & Constable Street are closed to vehicular traffic , to host the Street Fair which spills into Newtown School where the music on the main stage will continue into the evening. In 2007 over 50,000 people enjoyed the Fair.

Join us from 10am – 4pm for street stalls with music in the side streets & Newtown School till about 7pm