New Zealand’s most creative and diverse free arts festival.

CubaDupa celebrates the vibrancy, diversity and unique creative spirit of Te Whanganui-a-Tara against the backdrop of Wellington’s favourite street: Cuba Street. On the final weekend of summer, enter the portal and witness a creative world full of colourful characters and culture.

This accessible, family friendly event, boasts two days of programmed entertainment spanning music, art, parades, dance, body paint, experiences… you name it! CubaDupa stands for the extraordinary and we are proud to host the ultimate platform of transformation, discovery, innovation and extraordinary cultural experiences in the heart of the Creative Capital.

The oracle says: thank you for diving into another world with us at CubaDupa 2023!

A Creative playground blurring lines between audience & performer

With previous programmes including mobile street theatre, pop-up performances, family entertainment, installations, dance, and musical genres spanning opera, rock, toi māori, brass, Balkan beats, indie and post punk. CubaDupa has cemented itself as a creative concrete playground that blurs the line between the audience and performer; offering inclusion, participation and artistic exploration for all.

CubaDupa is nurtured under the umbrella of Wellington’s Creative Capital Arts Trust, a non-profit organisation looking out for the arts and artists alike, also housing the fabulous New Zealand Fringe Festival.