From the 18th to the 30th of November, Cuba St Tavern will be donating $5 of every burger sold to us here at RadioActive!

Feed the Frequency by heading down to your new favourite tavern on your old favourite street. If you haven't been down to try out one of these delicious treats, let this be your motivation!

172 Cuba Street - Open Tuesday to Sunday

Experience Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon like never before. Space Place’s Dark Side of the Moon planetarium show transports you through sound and space.

Each track of the iconic album plays in surround-sound and is set to mesmerising 360-degree visuals.

Now screening each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Space Place. Book your tickets at spaceplace.nz

Loop are proud to announce that Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman will bring their collaborative album Traces to life for the first time ever, with a three-show tour this November. 

This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else.

On Friday the 21st of November, this duo will be performing at Massey University's Great Hall - head to undertheradar.co.nz for tickets.

Following a significant year-to-date, Wellington’s Dropper are set to celebrate the release of their debut album Be a Little Kinder with a hometown show at Meow on Friday, November 21st.

They’ll be joined by the consistently impressive Mudgoose and a rising musical force from Tāmaki Makarau, George Barney Roberts.

Having shared stages this year with international acts like Wunderhorse, The Lemonheads, and shame, Dropper have earned a reputation as “relentless performers, high energy, flawlessly tight, and emotionally compelling.” As one fan put it, “Dropper may just sound like the future of New Zealand guitar music, not because they’re reinventing it, but because they believe in it.”

Tickets through Meow/Flicket start at $10 - www.meow.nz

Bonnie, or Bontempo—which translates to “good times” - lives by the music motto “there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure”, and is known for flouting the norm. Her sets are a captivating, dynamic trip through a range of genres, which has made her a favourite for dancers across the nation during her six years DJing. Her vast music knowledge is evident in her sets, and her ability to connect to the audience and create a collective energy is unparalleled.

Bonnie loves to play a long set, so that she can take the dancefloor on a journey - don’t miss it!

Saturday 22nd November, Cuba St Tavern, 8pm - 1am

Wellington Museum presents Fat Freddy’s Drop: Based On A True Story, The 20th Anniversary Exhibition.

In 2005, the studio album changed the sound of Aotearoa. Based On A True Story by Fat Freddy’s Drop went straight to number one and became the longest-charting album in New Zealand history. Each track was born from live, improvised jams, tested on stages around the world, and recorded in a Lyall Bay basement studio known as The Beach.

Now, 20 years on, Wellington Museum is celebrating the story behind the sound in partnership with the band.

Opening Saturday the 22nd of November, you can explore the creative, collaborative scene that shaped the iconic debut album. Learn more at wellingtonmuseum.nz

Wellington’s legendary sludge-metal powerhouse Beastwars return with thunderous force, announcing the release of their highly anticipated new album, “The Ship // Sea”, out Friday, November 7, 2025.

To mark the occasion, Beastwars will unleash the new record live with an Australia/New Zealand tour including a huge release show at Meow Nui on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This will be the band's first hometown show in over a year and promises to be a crushing, cathartic celebration of both old and new material.

With support from Soft Bait and Pull Down the Sun. Tickets from ticketek.co.nz

Raise your glass to the stars at Space Place’s last Astronomy on Tap event of the year. The two-part planetarium experience is Wellington’s ultimate date night out. This month we delve in to the life cycles of stars.

Where do stars come from and what happens when they die? Find out at Astronomy on Tap on Tuesday the 25th of November. Tickets include a drink on arrival. Book now at spaceplace.nz

Get ready for an evening of groove and good times at the legendary Vogelmorn Bowling Clubhouse — a cosy community gem with vintage charm and a dance floor full of heart. Join Marcos Alonso and Max Maxwell, two long-time collaborators known for their infectious energy and genre-blurring sets.

Expect funky rhythms, cheeky basslines, and a joyful crowd ready to move. Good people, great sound, and that unmistakable Vogelmorn vibe — this is your Friday night sorted.

Tickets are $15 via events.humanitix.com 

Ring in the New Year at Meow Nui with Wellington legends Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation, then dance the night away with disco wünderkind You Should Be Dancing. 

Meow Nui is proud to present an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Fur Patrol (the best) and The Phoenix Foundation (also the best), together for one epic night. A double bill, to fulfil your will. WELLINGTONS NOT DEAD! It’s alive ALIVE I TELL YOU. Expect big tunes, good vibes, and a dance floor that just won’t quit, with special guest DJ You Should Be Dancing spinning through to 2026.

31st Dec 2025, Meow NUI, Doors from 7:30pm - tickets at www.meownui.com/