[2] The Performance Arcade was first held in 2011[2] and was founded and is led by the Director, Sam Trubridge.

[5] In 2021 Sam Trubridge received the Arts Wellingtonian of the Year award as founder of The Performance Arcade.

New Zealand companies included Java Dance, Binge Culture, Barbarian Productions and Touch Compass.

[8] In 2022 there were 15 performance art 'experiences' including Kia Tūhono, a sonic installation made from sound from an ancient log from the Wairarapa created by Warren Maxwell (of band TrinityRoots), and a music series with 40 performances.

[2] The Floating Theatre by director and designer Stephen Bain was part of the programme in 2023.