Nau mai, haere mai, e rarau ki Toi Aro
A creative home for artists & communities in Wellington, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Big ideas, real impact
Building on 20 years of creativity and connection.
From Toi Pōneke to Toi Aro
Toi Aro is a creative home for artists and communities in Te Whanganui-a-Tara — a place where ideas are explored, work is shared, and people come together.
Grounded in the stories, people, and whakapapa of this place, Toi Aro supports connection, expression, and opportunity for artists and communities to grow.
A Wellington City Council facility, Toi Aro provides an inclusive space for creativity — where it doesn’t wait, it happens.
What is Toi Aro
Mana whenua narratives are woven throughout Toi Aro, expressed through the artwork, design, and lived experience of the space.
These stories are not separate from the space — they are embedded within it, shaping how it is experienced, understood, and shared.
Their presence remains visible and enduring, grounding all that happens here and connecting the past, present, and future of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Mana Whenua
See what’s on!
Explore what events are coming soon or what’s on at Toi Aro right now.
Spaces for hire
Explore a range of flexible spaces available for workshops, rehearsals, meetings, performances, events, and creative activity.
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![Bright, modern interior space with large windows letting in natural light, white walls, light-colored wooden floors, hanging white paper lanterns, exposed pipes and ductwork, and a view of trees and buildings outside.]()
Gathering and events
Versatile spaces for performances, exhibitions, functions, wānanga, and community events.
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![Empty industrial-style room with wooden floors, large windows, exposed ceiling ducts, and bright lighting.]()
Dance and movement
Three hireable dance studio configurations — all with timber floors and mirrors.
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![Empty modern indoor space with large windows, dark flooring, and ceiling lighting fixtures, stairs in the background.]()
Multi-purpose and drama
Flexible studios for drama, classroom learning, workshops, and community use.
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![A modern interior space with large windows, white walls, black flooring, and wooden benches, featuring a high ceiling with visible beams.]()
Cultural
A welcoming, multi-use cultural space designed to honour mana whenua kawa and tikanga.
What you can do at Toi Aro
See what’s on, experience exhibitions, hire a space, or connect with artists and creative communities.
We also support artists through mentoring and funding opportunities.
See events
Explore what events are coming soon or what’s at Toi Aro right now.
Where to find Toi Aro
Location
3 Market Lane, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 10am–8pm
Weekends: 10am–4pm
Open on some public holidays
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