A new exhibition Capital of Kai: How Wellington became a culinary paradise is on now at Wellington Museum.

Spanning 100 years of Wellington tastemakers, the exhibition celebrates the hard mahi of chefs, café owners and hospo heroes who shaped the city’s diverse palate.

You’ll find fascinating local stories from The Green Parrot to Sweet Mother’s Kitchen.

Open daily, 10am–5pm. Feed your curiosity and learn more at wellingtonmuseum.nz

After a long-awaited return, Wellington's own Raw Collective are celebrating the release of their new single "In The Clouds" with a special hometown show at Rogue & Vagabond.

Known for blending hip-hop, funk, soul and jazz into a powerful live experience, Raw Collective bring together heavyweight musicians, big brass, smooth vocals and honest lyricism for a night of energy, groove and good vibes.

Join Raw Collective as they launch the first chapter of a new era for the band, performing the new single alongside fan favorite's and deep cuts from the catalogue with special guests to be announced.

Come celebrate, raise a glass, and help send "Head In The Clouds" out into the world.

Tickets are available from Undertheradar.co.nz - door sales are $30.

Looking for a hands-on, creative experience for young minds these school holidays?

Join Weta Workshop Experiences for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop, where children can learn real leatherworking techniques inspired by the Wētā Workshop costume crew.

Bevel, design and dye your very own leather keepsake to take home using real leatherworking tools, including bevellers, stamps and bone folders used by the professional crew.

With all materials provided and no experience needed, it’s one of Wellington’s most unique kids’ craft activities. Parents and guardians are welcome to get hands-on too - this one's fun for all ages.

Get your tickets from www.wetaworkshop.com

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and guardians are FREE.

Sonny Southon explores Downtempo Alt-pop, with tinges of soul on self-produced album 'Rolling The Dice'.

Released Friday, 26 June 2026, Rolling The Dice is a deeply reflective collection of songs entirely written, recorded and produced by Sonny Southon in her own home studio.

Rolling The Dice, represents a highly vulnerable and completely independent step forward for the artist, pairing organic instrumentation with contemporary ambient pop textures. The result is a unique sonic crossover, seamlessly weaving delicate acoustic guitars and piano into downbeat electronic alt-pop production. A blend of intimate folk storytelling with soft, atmospheric electro beats, the album captures a moody and introspective landscape.

Rolling The Dice is out now on streaming platforms.

Moon invites you to a special Open Decks evening, hosted by JVSPR, before he heads back home to the UK! DJs & producers of all experience levels are welcome to come & share their music, this one will be digital only, so bring your USB!

Wednesday 8th July, 5pm. Free entry.

HAPPY FRIDAYS: MATARIKI SPECIAL ft. DJ NAME

Friday 10 July | Doors 7pm

Celebrate the Matariki long weekend with us at Cuba St Tavern.

DJ Name takes over the decks from 7pm, setting the tone for an evening of good music, great drinks and the kind of Friday night that keeps you around a little longer.

Come in from the cold, grab a drink, and celebrate the long weekend with us.

Happy Hour: 9pm–11pm

This Matariki, Everything Always Presents: KOREKASH with MAZ SERON, THE MOKOS, and TUI BAND. Join us at MOON Bar to celebrate with some of Aotearoa's finest up and coming Indigenous artists.

Experience a high-energy night featuring KOREKASH, MAZ SERON, THE MOKOS, and TUI BAND — each bringing their unique sound and perspective to the stage. The evening will showcase their vibrant talent and diverse experiences as indigenous artists.

Expect a mixture of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and alternative sounds!

Friday 10th July, 8pm. Get your tickets now! Available from humanitix

EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter performing as a duo at Vogelmorn Upstairs!

Don't miss this double headline performance as they traverse their own personal musical landscapes together, sliding the screen open for the audience to share in a night of intimate songwriting, atmospheric harmonies and the strong audience rapport they are renowned for.

Saturday 11 July at Vogelmorn Upstairs - tickets via undertheradar.co.nz

Sci-Fi Sundays continue at space science museum Space Place in July.

Tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out on seeing the 1981 cult classic Escape from New York in the planetarium’s immersive dome theatre on Sunday 12th July.

Tickets include popcorn and a live star talk. Book now and see the full Sci-Fi Sunday's line-up at spaceplace.nz

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Come Together performs… Radiohead’s OK Computer. Groundbreaking and ambitious, OK Computer is one of the greatest albums of the 1990’s and all time. This album will be performed by the acclaimed Come Together band– a group of Aotearoa’s best rock musicians and artists.

Ok Computer will be followed by a set of classics and deep cuts from Radiohead’s back catalogue. A must for any Radiohead fans.

July16, Opera House. Tickets from $79

BOOK NOW AT TICKETMASTER - Full details at cometogethertour.com