Upcoming events.
Timothy Blackman Album Listening Party
Vogelmorn are celebrating the new Timothy Blackman LP 'Between the Islands' at a special listening party on Thursday 29 October 2026, the night before the album is released on 30 October. Limited edition merch will be available.
Between the Islands is Timothy Blackman's first new album in 7 years and the 50th offering from Home Alone Music.
Recorded and mixed at the Surgery Studio by Lee Prebble in 2025, with instrumentation from Tessa Dillon and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa, including overdubs recorded and performed by Brooke Singer. Album art and poster by Alex Thornton.
Doors 6:00pm | Listening 7:00pm
Free Entry
Shaun Kirk
Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer.
Kirk's vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as "one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard".
Spooky Disco! | Vogelmorn Precinct
It’s time for Spooky Disco!
Vogelmorn is going to transform into a magical and haunted spoOoOoOoOoOoky space.
Get your face painted, come dressed in your best costume, crawl through the maze, watch a scary movie, and get your dancing shoes on.
And bringing the tunes is the Boogie Man himself… DJ Monster!
There’ll be prizes and yummy kai. A fun afternoon with the kids. Bring your whānau!
Upstairs Open Mic Night | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Vogelmorn is calling out for songwriters, singers, and musicians of all genres to showcase their craft at our Upstairs Open Mic Night.
Welcome to the perfect environment for new and seasoned songwriters alike who want to test new material for an audience, practice the intricacies of a song, or simply have some fun on stage.
All ages, voices, styles, and levels of experience are welcome.
Barbarian Present: ARTS WHĀNAU COFFEE MORNING
This is it e te whānau - our last Coffee Morning of 2026.
Ko te ata whakamutunga o tō tātou kawhe. Let's go out with a bang! If you're artistic, or arts adjacent, let's celebrate being a part of a community that cares about and values expression and reflection!
Bring a friend - bring a bunch of friends!!! There'll be beats and hot beverages. Hope to see you there.
Eigenface Album Release with Michaela Tempers | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Eigenface is a New Zealand/New York trio that blend folk intimacy, dream-punk atmospheres and electronic experimentation.
Their songs move between comfort and unease, pairing bright melodies with dissonance, layered vocal harmonies and richly textured arrangements.
Welcome Space Brothers - Film Screening, Costume Party, and DJs!
WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS is a documentary that dives into the extraordinary true story of the Unarius Academy of Science, an extraterrestrial-channeling spiritual school founded in El Cajon in the 1970s. Led by the dazzlingly outlandish Ruth E. Norman—revered as "Archangel Uriel"—Unarius evolved into a wildly inventive public-access television phenomenon. The group produced films that appeared to be elaborately campy space epics yet were, at their core, sincere therapeutic works.
From The Source Family director Jodi Wille comes another mind-expanding voyage into the wild frontiers of American belief, bringing her singular blend of empathy, humor, and emotional insight to one of the country's most fascinating outsider communities. Produced by Caryn Capotosto (Won’t You Be My Neighbor) and Jodi Wille. Executive producers include Elijah Wood, Moby, and Oscar-winning filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Please join us for the Wellington screening of WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS - brought to you by Erika Grant and Night Church Cinema. This is a dress up event - come dressed in your favorite UFO/Cult fit. There will be prizes for best dressed, and DJ's Oona Verse and Martyn Pepperell plus others will guide us into the wild starry night with space cult inspired dance tracks.
The bar and restaurant will be open for dinner and drinks. This is a one off event, not to be missed!
Doors 7:30pm | Film 8:00pm
Get your tickets here
Gong Bathing with Erika | Vogelmorn Hall
Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or explore new avenues of self-care, this 1-hour gong bath offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Mehana - Bringing Balkan Music to Wellington | Upstairs
Mehana is excited to be returning to Vogelmorn Upstairs!
Expect a vibrant mix of Balkan sounds, from soulful and haunting melodies to high-energy dance tunes that will get you moving. Inspired by Roma musical traditions and enriched with our own original compositions, Mehana brings a unique blend of music, energy and infectious rhythms to the stage.
Joined by Manda on the Persian daff, bringing the beautiful sounds of this traditional frame drum to the evening.
Electric Tapestry Presents: A Homelessness & Crisis Accommodation Charity Event | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Come together for a powerful night of live music and community support, raising funds for the Wellington City Mission, an organisation that has provided accommodation, practical assistance and support to people in need for more than 120 years.
Featuring four outstanding rock acts from Te Whanganui-a-Tara — Side Eye, Adult Friends, Electric Tapestry and Because Robots — this special charity event brings Wellington’s vibrant music community together for an important cause.
Great local music. A great cause. A night for the Wellington community to come together and support those who need it most.
A Very Sea Shanty Xmas Party | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Prepare to be hit by a wave of joy and merriment as the Full Wellington Sea Shanty Society Experience transforms the Vogelmorn Bowling Club into a shanty wonderland.
The Radiation Retreat Fundraiser Gig | Vogelmorn Upstairs
A big, family-friendly afternoon of live music, good times and fundraising for our friend Heather, who is currently undergoing further radiation treatment for glioblastoma.
Sloer with Re:Ruby | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Wānaka five-piece Sloer make atmospheric, emotionally charged indie, alt-folk.
Think Julia Jacklin, Big Thief, Aldous Harding and Portishead.
Their intimate songs build into a powerful, cinematic live sound that lingers long after the last note.
Film - Ange & the Boss w Director Q+A
WHEN: Thursday October 22
WHERE: Vogelmorn Upstairs
TIME: 4:00pm Football on the green, 6:30pm Film Screening, 7:50pm Q&A with filmmaker Cam Fink
COST: https://events.humanitix.com/puskas
Join us at Vogelmorn for an afternoon of football! From 4:00pm the green will turn into a pitch so bring the family for a friendly match on the green. VBC Eats will be serving their weekly specials and of course pizza and chips! Then join us Upstairs for a special screening of Ange & The Boss: Puskás in Australia followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker Cam Fink.
Ange and The Boss tells the improbable story of all-time great Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás finding himself in Melbourne in the late 80s, coaching the Greek NSL team South Melbourne Hellas. Barely able to speak English he united and inspired the team to a dramatic championship win in 1991. Eating, drinking, and enjoying himself along the way.
Food available from VBC Eats from 4pm
Emily Alice with DuckBill for Wellington Jazz Festival | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Come and join Emily Alice as they round off their string of headline shows around the motu at Vogelmorn for the Wellington Jazz Festival!
Sharing the stage with the platypus-loving jazz-fusion band Duckbill, there is sure to be luscious hornage and tight grooves to spare.
Tim Honiss Quartet Jazz Festival | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Presenting the Tim Honiss Quartet - featuring the trumpet talents of Sylvester Green. Playing a new set of originals from pianist Tim Honiss.
Also featured in this talented ensemble, Jacob Hurst (bass) and Ranu Wijesuriya (drums).
Make A Move: Multi-Stage Whānau Friendly Afternoon Extravaganza
It's the final show in the Make A Move gig series featuring two stages with music from Banjo Ben and the Breeze, George Young, Manu, Brio Trio, Boy Band, Emily Alice, The Mokos, and Matariki Bennett.
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of beautiful music, dancing, kai and speeches from local MPs and activists, as well as an enrolment station (bring your un-enrolled friends!)
Kai will be provided by VBC Eats as an option to add on your ticket for only $12. Funds raised will go to the Downtown Community Ministry and Wellington City Mission. Come on Wellington, let's make a move!
Orangefarm with Welcomer | Album Release Show | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Orangefarm proudly celebrate the release their second album, Motoring for Beginners. Join them and very special guests, Welcomer, for an evening of warm, melodic music with just the right balance of chiming guitars and French horn. (This balance has been scientifically evaluated).
Beth Torrance & The Garden Party with Felix Bird | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Beth Torrance and her band the Garden Party take to the road to play a headline show at Vogelmorn Upstairs.
Amanda Millyclown with Bob Rarely | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Returning to Wellington for a second show, with new comedic music, storytelling and intimate entertainment, at the lovely Vogelmorn! With special guest opening Bob Rarely!!!
Bring a friend, have a drink and relax in the comfy couches, and be ready to laugh!
Rowena Wise | Vogelmorn Upstairs
This spring, Rowena Wise makes her long-awaited New Zealand debut, bringing an intimate solo show across the motu for the first time. With just voice and guitar, Rowena’s songs hit with a rare kind of clarity - tender, point-blank, and unafraid of the quietest truths.
Neither Do I
Indie rock 4 piece Neither Do I will be playing their first run of shows outside of Auckland this October, starting with an intimate gig at Vogelmorn Upstairs, with support by local midwest emo duo Park Flyers and indie folk band Welcomer.
TA DA!!! Wellington Playwrights & Actors Wānanga
Calling all playwrights and actors in Te Whanganui a Tara!
Keen to get together with others who write and perform for the theatre? This is for you!
Starring: Kai, Kōrero, Connection and Creativity.
There will be fabulous guest speakers, free lunch and coffee, and informative panels and discussions.
Upstairs Open Mic Night | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Vogelmorn is calling out for songwriters, singers, and musicians of all genres to showcase their craft at our Upstairs Open Mic Night.
Welcome to the perfect environment for new and seasoned songwriters alike who want to test new material for an audience, practice the intricacies of a song, or simply have some fun on stage.
All ages, voices, styles, and levels of experience are welcome.
DIRT #23 | A ‘Big One’ Hits Us | Vogelmorn Kitchen
This month we are building on our August event (about earthquake sequences in the Transition Zone around central Aotearoa-NZ), by having ‘a big one’ hit us at a random time and looking at how we’d respond, how prepared we are and what we can do to improve.
We’ll imagine the Alpine Fault having a magnitude 7 to 8 earthquake (given a 75% chance in the next 50 years) with major impacts coming up to us in Wellington. Power, water, gas, communication and road networks could all be significantly damaged giving us a range of challenges to face as individuals, families and a community.
This might be confronting but coming together to talk, learn, share and take action is a great way to overcome this.
Facebook Event: DIRT #23 | ‘A Big One’ Hits Us
UBUNTU - Bring Your Own Culture
The Ubuntu Cultural Conversation is an interactive and inclusive cultural event that explores how humanity is understood, expressed, preserved, and shared through diverse cultural perspectives. Through a combination of live music, poetry, storytelling, and open audience conversations, the event will create a space for meaningful dialogue, cultural exchange, reflection, and connection.
The Arts and Culture Network will be hosting at Vogelmorn Upstairs on Sunday, 27 September from 3:00-6:00pm. The previous session focused on the African philosophy of Ubuntu. The upcoming session is themed "Bring Your Own Culture".
Conversations on Culture - sharing and learning from each other for a more coherent community. Everyone is invited to this family friendly event!
Bar open: 3:00pm | Event: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Wellington Timebank South Indian Canteen | Vogelmorn Kitchen
You're invited! Join us for a South Indian Canteen!
Wellington Timebank member Shelali will teach us to make delicious South Indian kai and then we'll sit down to eat together. Kai will be vegetarian, with more details of the menu to come.
Cost: $35 per person (general public) $25+5 time credits (Wellington Timebank members)
Ticket: Register here
Facebook Event: South Indian Canteen - Learn to cook and eat together
Jewel School Social | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Tēnā koutou peeps!
Winter is behind us (….) and we’re back in business.
We’re lining up a few shows for you over Spring / Summer, starting with our return visit to the wonderful Vogelmorn Commons for our all-ages day rave: Jewel School Social.
Entry by koha.
Dog friendly. Yummy Kai available.
Introducing - indifferent ANiMALS
Join us for the first live appearance of the 90's pop rock inspired 4 piece, indifferent ANiMALS.
Supporting them is the alt rock trio, TestPot. Zoe Scott & the Sisters will also be on stage with their blend of cinematic soundscapes and indie folk.
A packed night of original, eclectic music from three great Wellington bands.
New Zealand Poetry Slam: Wellington Regional Heats | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Wellington’s road to the 2026 New Zealand Poetry Slam Championships begins here!
Now in our 16th year of bringing poetry to the mic, we’re back with four heats this September. Across four heats, poets from across the region will take to the mic with three minutes, their own original words, and a room full of people ready to listen.
Whether you’re a seasoned slam poet, trying it for the first time, or have only ever read your poems to your bedroom walls, we want to hear what you’ve got.
Jams for JAG: An evening of music for Julie Anne-Jenter | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Join us for a cozy evening of jazz and folk in support of Julie-Anne Genter's Wellington Bays campaign!
Featuring music from some of Wellington's favourite acts like Bri Louise, Emily Alice, and Belladonna.
Ali Whitton and the Lost Birds | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Ali Whitton is a New Zealand-born, Yorkshire-raised singer-songwriter whose music is deeply influenced by the landscapes of both countries.
In April, he released his debut album, 'Between the Forest and the Stars'. It’s warm, woody sound and introspective lyrics explore themes of longing, resilience, and the emotional connection to the Aotearoa natural environment.
This is the first show with a talented new band, the Lost Birds, comprising of some of Wellington's finest musicians.
Wellington Puppetry Festival
Wellington Puppetry Festival returns this spring to fill the Vogelmorn Precinct with Puppetry and Wonder!
A family-first celebration brought to life by our own community of puppeteers, storytellers and makers.
See the programme and book your tickets!
New Zealand Poetry Slam: Wellington Regional Heats | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Wellington’s road to the 2026 New Zealand Poetry Slam Championships begins here!
Now in our 16th year of bringing poetry to the mic, we’re back with four heats this September. Across four heats, poets from across the region will take to the mic with three minutes, their own original words, and a room full of people ready to listen.
Whether you’re a seasoned slam poet, trying it for the first time, or have only ever read your poems to your bedroom walls, we want to hear what you’ve got.
Kids’ Election
Kids Speak Up and Grown-Ups Listen!
What would happen if tamariki had the power to vote? With New Zealand’s 2026 General Election fast approaching, Barbarian is remounting their interactive experience the Kids’ Election for one day only!
The Kids’ Election sparks curiosity, creativity and conversation about democracy, empowering young people to explore how their voices can shape the world around them.
The Broken Heartbreakers: ‘Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving’ Album Release | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Ōtepoti’s longstanding indie folk favourites The Broken Heartbreakers have emerged from the mists to announce their brand new album.
‘Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving’ marks the band’s fifth album and debut on Nadia Reid’s boutique Slow Time Records label.
Tessa de Lyon 'Heart Melt' EP Release Show | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Come and celebrate Tessa de Lyon’s latest release, Heart Melt, a six track E.P that has already broken the charts for melting hearts.
You’ll be in for an evening of eclectic instrumentation; harmonicas, xylophones, banjos… all sorts!
New Zealand Poetry Slam: Wellington Regional Heats | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Wellington’s road to the 2026 New Zealand Poetry Slam Championships begins here!
Now in our 16th year of bringing poetry to the mic, we’re back with four heats this September. Across four heats, poets from across the region will take to the mic with three minutes, their own original words, and a room full of people ready to listen.
Whether you’re a seasoned slam poet, trying it for the first time, or have only ever read your poems to your bedroom walls, we want to hear what you’ve got.
Katelyn Henshall EP Release | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Katelyn Henshall fuses pop, R&B, and soul into something uniquely her own.
Fronting the genre of what she claims to be whiskey lounge soul, Katelyn and her band are excited to share live performances from their debut EP, A Lil Somethin' Somethin'.
Support from Ari Leason and Jeline!
Upstairs Open Mic Night
Vogelmorn is calling out for songwriters, singers, and musicians of all genres to showcase their craft at our Upstairs Open Mic Night.
Welcome to the perfect environment for new and seasoned songwriters alike who want to test new material for an audience, practice the intricacies of a song, or simply have some fun on stage.
All ages, voices, styles, and levels of experience are welcome.
DIRT #22 | Earthquake Sequences
DIRT (Disaster Innovation Research and Teaching) is your community resilience initiative, based at Vogelmorn (93 Mornington Road). Together, we can make our neighbourhood become better prepared for a significant earthquake, extreme weather, or other disaster scenario.
This month we are excited to have Professor Jamie Howarth talking to us about earthquake sequences and the consequent impacts. As co-lead of Ngā Ngaru Wakapuke and Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at VUW he has a fantastic perspective to share with us.
Earthquakes are very much in the news this year with significant quakes occurring in Aotearoa and around the world. Is this more than usual? How should we be thinking about them and preparing as a group?
This will be a very interactive session also looking at how what we are doing at DIRT feeds into the work that the Toi Āria and Ngā Ngaru Wakapuke teams are doing to help other people build understanding, preparedness and resilience for disruptive events.
Vogelmorn Upstairs
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Free