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Te Papa Wellington - FREE Kids' workshop & 2 shows

  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St, Wellington (map)


It’s music, but not as you know it. Join ‘The Nukes’ for this highly entertaining and interactive musical bonanza – combining workshops and shows.

After learning some basic skills, the workshop participants then become part of the band, performing with The Nukes in a fun entertaining show. The workshops are for kids of any level of playing ability that combine a mix of ukulele, percussion, dancing and singing.

Ukulele workshops are for tamariki 7-12 years. Ukes and musical instruments supplied, but you can BYO.

There is a limit of 50 participants, booking is essential.

Free Workshop (kids 7 to 12 years old only): 10.30am – 11.30am

Shows: Join ‘The Nukes’ to enjoy a show combining humour, fantastic songwriting, great musicianship, and singing. Kids from the workshop get to be part of the show. Shows are for tamariki of all ages and their whānau.

Show #1: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Show #2: 1.15pm – 2.15pm

Shows are for tamariki of all ages and their whānau.

The Nukes
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most beloved and enduring ‘original ukulele trio’ have been wowing audiences up and down Aotearoa and Australia for over a decade.

They have performed at events as diverse as Arts and Folk festivals to WOMAD as well as inspiring thousands of school kids throughout the country. The Nukes recently won the best NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video award.