Cuba Street & Te Aro Arts Scene

About This Activity

Cuba Street is the beating heart of Wellington's alternative culture — a partly pedestrianised strip famous for street murals, independent coffee roasters, record stores, vintage fashion, and some of Wellington's most beloved restaurants. Wellington has more cafes per capita than New York City, and the flat white coffee style was popularised here. Try Havana Coffee Works or Loretta for brunch. Browse Slow Boat Records, the Southern Cross bar, or Cuba Mall's famous Bucket Fountain. The annual Cuba Dupa festival in March fills the street with live music and performance art.

Seasonal note: Vibrant year-round. The Cuba Dupa street festival runs in March; summer months see the most outdoor activity.