Wellington Bellringing Festival
Wellington Bellringing Festival
About the Event
The Wellington Bellringing Festival was established in 2005 by Derek Williams as a means of bringing ringers together from all over New Zealand, with many also attending from Australia, North America, and the UK. It takes place over New Zealand's Waitangi Weekend every February, with a comprehensive schedule running over three and a half days. Most of the ringing is on the 14 bells at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, with a mix of open and simulated ringing, but there are plenty of opportunities to ring at Old St Paul's, on the John David Mini Ring and Handbells. We also have dinner on the Saturday night. All ringers are welcome to attend. Please refer to the Festival Program for complete details of the event. Morning and afternoon tea and coffee will be provided for the duration of the festival.
Subsidy Available:
This event is eligible for travel/ accommodation subsidies under the Two Islands Cluster arrangement, for ANZAB members only. You must register your interest for at least 4 weeks before the event to be eligible for a grant. Find out more here.
All ringers are welcome to attend. Registration is required - please register at least two weeks before the first day of the festival.
2018 Festival Service Ringing
Please note, the festival has moved from Labour Weekend to Waitangi Weekend - there will be NO 2026 Festival. Watch this space for details on the 2027 festival!