Brooklyn Twilight Festival is back this year on November 15. This year’s festival will feature over 50 stalls including food, crafts, and community groups, as well as performers both local and national.  Harrison Street and the grounds of Brooklyn Community Centre will once again play host. Face painting, bouncy castles, community performances, amazing food, and tasty beers and wines will be just a few of the amazing things on offer. 

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Performers

  • 2.30pm Ridgway School Kapahaka

    Returning after an amazing 2023 debut, Ridgway School will be back and bringing beautiful waiata!

  • 3.00pm Wellington Carnival Street Band

    one of the capital’s finest joy-sparking ensembles, bringing rambunctious musical fun to festivals, parades, and Wellington’s streets since 1997!

  • 3.45pm The Side Characters

    The Side Characters grew from busking on the streets of Wellington and have built a reputation for high energy and passionate performances.

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    4.40pm Fun & Funner!

    Zany Wellington family band, featuring the irrepressible Karen O’Leary. Listen here

  • Graeme James - Performing 5pm

    5.35pm Kingston High All Stars

    KHAS is 6 piece band based in Wellington which steadily beats to a fusion of blues and rock music inspired by the nomadic landscape of a dry, arid Sahara desert. Listen here.

  • 6.30pm Mo Etc

    Mo’s music is characterised by richly layered vocals, organic harmonies rooted in her kapa haka upbringing, and an intimate DIY ethos.

  • 7.25pm Romi Wrights

    Soul singer-songwriter whose vibrant voice channels vintage 1960s/70s soul and funk while addressing themes of love, longing and self-discovery.

  • 8.15pm Star Time

    High-energy Wellington band blending soulful vocals, tight grooves, and throwback funk sensibilities with a modern, feel-good edge.

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Things to do

  • Soapbox Stage

    Soapbox Stage

    The ‘talking corner’ of the festival. Come and share what you’re passionate about and what you love about our neighbourhood. Sign up here.

  • Community Stage

    Community Stage

    2-6pm. Sign up and perform. Open to all ages and levels of experience, any items welcome. Sign up here.

  • Bouncy Castles

    Bouncy Castles

    Lots of different castles for different ages and 100% free! Between 2 and 6pm

  • Face Painting

    Face Painting

    From 2-6pm. For little ones who have always dreamed of being a lion, a fairy, or a paw patroller!

  • Market Stalls

    Over 20 stalls of artisan creations and delectable treats. You’re sure to find a bargain and it will be running all night long!

  • Community Stalls

    Meet some of the local community groups and volunteers who make Brooklyn a great place to live. 2-6pm

Food & Drink

  • Mr Whippy!

    The legendary nostalgic kiwi favourite is here with all the classics.

  • Casual Healing - Performing 6pm

    Chimichurri

    Delicious Argentinian asado bbq and empanadas

  • The Greek Food Truck

    We pride ourselves on creating authentic Greek food. Our signature dishes include a variety of meat and vegetarian souvlaki, burgers, salads and Greek sweets.

  • Smoked & Pickled

    Brooklyn’s own. Everything is home made by Craig & Alice to find the best combination with local produce for the best BBQ food you can get!

  • The VBC Bar

    Where you can get the best in Aotearoa Beer & Wine while you watch some of Wellington’s finest music. R18.

  • Donut Express!

    The simple and delicious staple of every festival. Donut Express bring you your fix of fried goodness!

  • Taco Addicts!

    Amber Sturtz missed the freshness of the Tex-Mex food that she grew up with in Austin Texas, so in 2016 Taco Addicts was born! She makes everything in house with fresh vegetables and free-range meats.

  • Dutchy's Burger Joint

    Rustic, fresh and simple. Dutchy uses the best ingredients cooked over a custom made charcoal grill. Delish!

  • The Hungry Monkey

    Malaysian Street Food with a modern twist including. Sarawak mee goreng, handcrafted pillow soft bao bun burger, and banana fritters serve with ice cream.

  • Baxters!

    Baxters!

    Something for the whole family.  Baxters will be serving up hot dogs, chips, spin spuds and cold refreshing drinks.