Wellington City Council presents Gardens Magic, Pōneke’s iconic summer event with its free Concert Series, an evening Light Display, daytime Kids Garden Trail and Kids Explorer Days, 6 to 25 January in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā.

Enjoy the sounds of our capital’s talent from 7pm, Tuesday to Sundays, and see the gardens transform with a magical Light Display as the sun sets. Tamariki can explore the world of butterflies on the Kids Garden Trail.

Head to Wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic for more info

Wellington based NZ industrial punk riot LUNG are releasing their latest album FOG at Underworld on Saturday 24th of January, with DJ Virago, Schkeuditzer Kreuz (ex-SMUT, Australia), Breachers & Eurydice.

Lung will have copies of FOG on bright red vinyl at a special one-night release-only cash price.

Come surf some sonic slams with LUNG & friends at Underworld this Saturday!

Doors open at 8:00pm Show starts at 8:30pm

Tickets available at Undertheradar.co.nz

Hailing from Perth Boorloo Western Australia, Jacob Jean is bringing his high vibration blend of Reggae, RnB, Rock, and Funk: Mystic Groove to Moon this Saturday!

The WAM award nominated Multi-instrumentalist will have you soul skanking, grooving and jumping as he brings his high energy show to Moon for his first ever international show!

Known for his soulful voice, magnetic energy, electrifying guitar solos, mind blowing Didgeridoo playing, sublime looping skills and conscious lyrics, Jacob brings a raw, authentic presence to every performance.

Supported by incredible local artist George Young - this show will be one you do not want to miss!

$10 tickets via UTR.

Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners, returns to Wellington space science museum Space Place this February.

Learn the basics of astronomy in the two-hour live planetarium show and impress your friends with newfound skills like identifying constellations and finding south without Google Maps.

No science background necessary. Student discounts available. Wednesday the 4th of February, at 7PM. Book your visit at spaceplace.nz

Raise a toast to love at Heavenly Bodies, Space Place’s special Valentine’s Day event.

Treat yourself and your star-crossed lover to a live planetarium show about cosmic love stories.

Twominds Festival cannot wait to welcome everyone back to Spencer Beach Holiday Park in March 2026 for a boutique festival experience set amongst the trees at our uniquely beautiful site just 20 minutes away from the Christchurch City CBD.

Over 80 artists from all around Aotearoa and beyond are converging to deliver a weekend of music, discovery, and endless dancing. Escape the stress, and breathe in the fresh air while connecting with the community around you.

Headliners include: Salmonella Dub, Shy FX, Mala, MESSIE, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Tom Scott, TRUTH b2b Paige Julia and many more!

Find more information and tickets at www.twomindsfestival.co.nz