​​LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PICTON MARITIME FESTIVAL 2026

*View the full programme for our 21st Picton Maritime Festival
*Visit the historic ship EDWIN FOX for FREE throughout the festival
*NEW FOR 2026 - SAND ART COMPETITION.  Bring your bucket, spade & flags - SPOT PRIZES
*DRESS UP THEME - Pirates & Creatures of the Sea - PRIZES !
*ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR RAFT RACES - Entry Form here.

SAVE THE DATES !!

2026 WELLINGTON HOLIDAY WEEKEND
​Friday 16th January 2026 - Evening locals concert. 4pm-10pm. 
Saturday 17th January 2026 - The main event.  11am-11pm.
​Picton Foreshore

2027 WELLINGTON HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Friday 22nd January 2027 - Evening locals concert. 4pm-10pm. 
Saturday 23rd January 2027 - The main event.  11am-11pm.
​Picton Foreshore