WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE CAPITAL?
Find your way to the best gigs, festivals, exhibitions, and more with your Activity Guide!
Andrew London and The Swing Voters @ Vogelmorn
Andrew London & The Swing Voters join us at Vogelmorn this Saturday, showcasing songs from thier soon-to-be-released album!
Andrew London (guitar), Kirsten London (bass), Wayne Mason (keys), Ryan Watson (drums) and Oscar Laven. Original songs of poignancy, cynicism and levity, mostly in an old-times swing style. Smashing solos from Oscar, Wayne & Andrew.
Tickets via Under the Radar from $40, Saturday 31/01/26, Vogelmorn Upstairs - 93 Mornington Road, Brooklyn.
...Andy McGrath @ Vogelmorn
Andy McGrath is a Wellington-based artist known for his modern-nostalgia sound, rooted in classic Kiwi music traditions. A versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Andy brings together indie, rock and blues influences with a contemporary edge.
He is coming to Wellington this Sunday, performing at Vogelmorn Upstairs at 4pm.
Tickets are via undertheradar.co.nz from $10.
Vogelmorn Upstairs, 93 Mornington Road, Brooklyn.
...Space Place Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners
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
...Bass Sound Garden
Pōneke Dub Club Vol 3
Join us for the first session of Poneke Dub Club 2026 at the newly revamped Moon Bar in Newtown.
Featuring Bigbada Boom Sound System & friends with Queen Big Punch on the controls in celebration of Waitangi Day and Bob Marleys Birthday!
Feb 6, Moon Bar, $10 on the door
...Wellington Pasifika Fest
Join us at the Wellington Pasifika Festival, presented by Wellington City Council, on Saturday 7 February, 12 noon – 6pm, at Waitangi Park with free entry.
Come along to the special opening ceremony at 11.30am on the beach near Chaffers Marina, to celebrate the festival’s ‘Arrival’ theme and the completion of our stone carving. Experience the magic of the Atafu Tokelau Vaka arriving from across the moana, a welcoming ceremony curated by The Conch and performed by some of our main stage acts.
At the festival enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific. This free whānau-friendly festival celebrates our unique Pacific communities. Bring your friends and whānau, and enjoy a line-up of Pacific community performances, a stage activation by Pacific Media Network 531pi FM, food, stalls, and workshops, and see the completed anchor stone carving by artist Leo Semau.
Check out the full Wellington Pasifika Stage programme and register for Taula through the event page of the WCC website!
...Space Place: Heavenly Bodies
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.
,p> Adults only. Saturday the 14th of February from 6PM. Get in quick, earlybird tickets are available until the 30th of January at spaceplace.nz ...Twominds Festival 2026
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
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