About.
Lōemis (pron. lew-mis) festival began in 2016 and is held annually in Wellington the lead up to Te Maruroa o te Takurua, the winter solstice. See below for past events.
Lōemis 2020
This year’s festival was largely cancelled due to Covid-19, although we were able to stage a Feast event at Field & Green and a ritual burning at Freyberg Beach (after six weeks of rain, the clouds cleared just in time).
Lōemis 2019
June 12-22. Our biggest festival yet, spanning 11 days, culminating in a massive procession and burn event at Freyberg Beach.
Lōemis 2018
June 14-21. Starting to get into the swing of things, with a wider programme.
Lōemis 2017
June 15 - 21. The festival spread out over 6 days allowing for extra events, including our first ritual solstice burning on Whairepo Lagoon.
Lōemis 2016
June 21. The very first!