26 Mar 2018

In Photos: CubaDupa Festival

12:35 pm on 26 March 2018

Hundreds packed out Wellington's iconic Cuba Street for a weekend of shows, art displays and music.

 

Despite the wet weather, CubaDupa drew a massive crowd for its fourth year running. Traffic was diverted and the entire Cuba quarter was transformed into a symphony of colour. 

Organiser set up seven stages where 130 acts gave over 200 performances during the free, two-day event. 

As well the performances, food stalls, outdoor bars, costume competitions, and street parades kept everyone entertained.

Ezra Simons captures the best of the festival for The Wireless

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Greig McGrenera, general manager of Laundry bar

Greig McGrenera, general manager of Laundry bar Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

Amanda Cheng of Wax Chattels

Amanda Cheng of Wax Chattels Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

'The Eagle has Landed" Space Opera in Hannah's Courtyard

'The Eagle has Landed" Space Opera in Hannah's Courtyard Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

Ashton Family Circus

Ashton Family Circus Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

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Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

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Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

Danielle Cutfort from Hipsy's Stall at Extravaganza Fair

Danielle Cutfort from Hipsy's Stall at Extravaganza Fair Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

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Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

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Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless

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Photo: Ezra Simons / The Wireless