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Wellington’s equestrian winter: choose the week, then the occasion
The Winter Equestrian Festival adds show jumping and hunter competition to Wellington’s winter calendar. It deserves its own entry alongside polo: the venues, competitions and hospitality programs are separate, even when visitors build a weekend around both.
January 6, 2027 – January 10, 2027 · January 13, 2027 – January 17, 2027 · January 20, 2027 – January 24, 2027 · January 27, 2027 – January 31, 2027 · February 3, 2027 – February 7, 2027 · February 10, 2027 – February 14, 2027
What is announced
The official published opening schedule lists Premiere Week January 6–10, then Week 1 January 13–17, Week 2 January 20–24, Week 3 January 27–31, Week 4 February 3–7 and Week 5 February 10–14, 2027. Daytime general admission is advertised as free Wednesday through Sunday. Wellington International’s October 2 announcement calls 2027 its 50th anniversary and says premium hospitality sales are expected in late fall.
What to watch next
Start with the week’s official competition program. Saturday Night Lights and hospitality experiences have their own arrangements; check parking, times and package details before attending. Later weeks and charity occasions should be added from the published schedule rather than calculated from a prior season.
What to do
Choose a specific competition day and viewing option before planning the rest of the trip. Polo and show jumping use separate programs and venues. Confirm the day's timetable, parking and hospitality inclusions with the organizer, and leave room for weather or competition adjustments.
Plan the visit
Start with the week’s official competition program. Saturday Night Lights and hospitality experiences have their own arrangements; check parking, times and package details before attending. Later weeks and charity occasions should be added from the published schedule rather than calculated from a prior season.
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Winter Equestrian Festival — Premiere Week
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Winter Equestrian Festival — Week 1
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.
Winter Equestrian Festival — Week 2
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.
Winter Equestrian Festival — Week 3
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.
Winter Equestrian Festival — Week 4
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.
Winter Equestrian Festival — Week 5
Time unconfirmed: saved as an all-day event. Calendar alerts depend on your calendar settings. Admission is arranged with the organizer.