Upcoming events.
DROOK (USA) & ALH Mini-Festival
A special mini city-festival with bands alternating between Vogelmorn Upstairs and Vogelmorn Hall - so you can see every act. The lineup will be unmissable. Early start, respectable 10pm finish.
Clear Path Ensemble presents the new album Ascending | Vogelmorn Hall
Clear Path Ensemble is the sonic project of Wellington artist Cory Champion, emerging from the pulse of the local jazz underground. Moving between experimental jazz, electronics, and psychedelic textures, the music unfolds as a fluid, exploratory sound world.
This intimate playback session offers a first encounter with Ascending — a new body of work shaped by rhythm, space, and improvisation—accompanied by a live, improvised response from Daniel Hayles, Riki Pirihi, and Cory Champion.
Time: Doors 6:30pm | Ascending playback 7:00pm
Entry: Free | Limited Capacity
Note: This is a pre-release listening event, not a full live performance by Clear Path Ensemble.
Ascending to be released 27 May 2026.
Alien Comedy – Live at Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Wellington’s cult-favourite stand-up night Alien Comedy is landing at Vogelmorn Bowling Club for a special series of shows.
Vogelmorn Repair Café | Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Repairing instead of buying new is a simple way to reduce waste, take climate action, and pick up new skills along the way.
Join us with your items in need of some love — whether it’s clothing, cushions, small electrical appliances, jewellery, ceramics, or gardening tools for sharpening.
Bill Lake's Slow Bake
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Bill Lake is a master storyteller of Aotearoa roots music, with a career spanning over four decades. A founding force behind acts like Windy City Strugglers and Mammal, his songs blend blues, folk and country with warmth, humour and hard-won insight.
His live shows are intimate and deeply engaging—songs that feel lived-in, delivered with a wry eye and a generous spirit.
Joining him are longtime collaborator Steve Hemmens (bass) and multi-instrumentalist Alan Norman (The Warratahs, Rag Poets), whose rich textures on accordion, percussion and keys bring depth and swing to the trio’s sound.
Together, they create a soulful, roots-driven set full of heart, history, and a touch of Wellington grit.
Gig: Bob McNeill | Vogelmorn Upstairs
One of the most popular New Zealand folk artists of the last two decades, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Vogelmorn upstairs.
Vogelmorn's Best Quiz
Secure a spot and come jump in on a classic, family friendly quiz night at your local. This will be a reoccurring event on the last Thursday of every second month!
Register: Flick an email to ordishquiz@gmail.com to book your team’s table
Time: Happy Hour 3-6pm | Quiz start 7:00pm
Teams: Max 6 people per team
Cost: $5 per person, or $30 for a 6 member team (bring cash!)
Geoff, Freedom Album Release And Other Songs Tour 2026 | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Kiwi indie-rock artist Geoff Kunac brings his debut album FREEDOM to Vogelmorn.
Raw, avant-garde indie-folk meets honest storytelling in an intimate, moving live show.
Don’t miss this chance to experience FREEDOM and a taste of what’s next.
Ceramic | Dumpster Fire | Slitopa
Three unbeatable acts, together for one night.
Ceramic has enlisted Slitopia to erect Dumpster Fire into their debut performance, ushering in a new era for the human experience.
Slitopia tweak the machines into life, bone shakingly grooving the space between until you fall in.
Dumpster Fire rip shreds out of thin air.
Ceramic saturates.
Studio 4 | Haze | Trailhead | Vogelmorn Hall
All ages gig with local acts:
Trail Head: 8:00pm
Haze: 8:45pm
Studio 4: 9:30pm
Online tickets: $10
Door sales: $15, cash and eftpos available
Jewel School Social Club
Electrifying Pōneke dancefloors and radio waves since the nineties, the Jewel School airs every Saturday night 7-9pm on RadioActive.FM and is a proper local institution.
Now DJs Zen, Longboss, Dan Aikido, Mikki Dee, and DJ Name are bringing their record crates to Vogelmorn for a family friendly dog friendly eclectic fun day rave Upstairs at Vogelmorn.
RUCKUS | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Barbarian Productions Presents: RUCKUS
Work-In-Progress showings by Pōneke performing artists.
Cost: Free / Koha
More Info: RUCKUS - Barbarian
The Garden Table: Community Dinner | Vogelmorn Kitchen
The Garden Table is all about good kai and good company. A chance to slow down and connect with each other, the land, and what’s on our plates.
Enjoy a delicious plant based meal by local and legendary chef Mara, at Vogelmorn Bowling Club.
Limited seats!
DIRT #18 Making more from what we have
DIRT (Disaster Innovation Research and Teaching) is your community resilience group and we meet regularly to get our neighbourhood better prepared for a significant earthquake, extreme weather, or other disaster scenario.
In DIRT #18 we'll look at how to get more from the resources around us when times are challenging. Whether it’s harnessing the energy and capabilities of your neighbours, discovering things you have in your home that can will incredibly useful in an emergency or seeing how to make food from what you have when there’s no water, gas or electricity. Come and learn in a relaxed and fun way to help make yourself and our community better prepared to handle disruptive events.
More Info: Facebook
Compost, Community & Coffee: Composting 101 Workshop | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Got scraps? Let’s turn them into soil.
Join us for Composting 101 workshop (and coffee!) with our friends at Kaicycle and learn how your banana peels and carrot tops can become climate action. We’ll show you how to create beautiful, lush compost, shrink your rubbish bin, and keep those pesky rodents away.
Composting done right is a win-win-win: less waste to landfill, fewer emissions, healthier gardens, and happier native ecosystems. Whether you’re a total newbie or your compost pile needs a little TLC, you’ll leave ready to rot responsibly (in the best possible way).
Free workshop! Bring your whānau, friends, neighbours!
This event is brought to you as part of the Wellington City Council’s Climate Festival Pōneke 2026.
Bitter Brothers + Hihi & The Stitchbirds
A hot night of happenin’ folk and bluegrass. Mixing elements of country, folk across a variety of instruments, both bands bring their A game to the party.
Music Video Premiere & Gig: By A Damn Sight
Local drone-pop band By A Damn Sight premiere their music video for ‘Confidence’. A mantra of breezy antipodean guitar melodicism that soundtracks the satirical take-down of a toxic wrestling match.
The evening will feature a live By A Damn Sight music performance alongside a raffle + surprises. With a special opening performance by electronic music performer Hominid.
William Jackman - Album Launch Party Vogelmorn Upstairs |
William takes to the stage this autumn to celebrate his two upcoming solo releases, which include a string of original compositions.
Alien Comedy – Live at Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Wellington’s cult-favourite stand-up night Alien Comedy is landing at Vogelmorn Bowling Club for a special series of shows.
HOBNAIL
Hobnail bring a mix of bluegrass, Celtic, folk, and rock’n’roll, with Jo Moir’s barnstorming fiddle, tight harmonies, and songs that will make your feet move and your heart sing.
D.I.R.T. x Neighbourhood Pizza Night
DIRT (Disaster Innovation Research and Teaching) is your community resilience group, and Vogelmorn is the DIRT HQ!
We meet regularly to get our neighbourhood better prepared for a significant earthquakes, extreme weather, or other disaster scenarios.
As part of Neighbour’s Month, DIRT will be making pizzas together at the Vogelmorn Pizza Oven! You bring the toppings, we bring the dough. Let’s get our hands DIRT-y.
Jan Preston: Boogie Duo | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Internationally acclaimed pianist and singer Jan Preston returns to Wellington this March with a powerhouse blues and boogie show that’s guaranteed to get toes tapping.
Vogelmorn's Best Quiz | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Secure your spot, bring your A-game, and jump in for a fun, friendly (but competitive) night of trivia at your favourite local.
Wellington Pride: Pink Pony Club Rosé Party | Vogelmorn Upstairs
On Fridays we wear pink - and drink pink too!
As part of Wellington Pride Festival 2026, we’re celebrating the rainbow community with a rosé tasting that’s as vibrant and diverse as we are — and everyone is welcome.
Mini Market: Irish Musicians for Palestine | Vogelmorn Downstairs
As part of Irish Musicians for Palestine concert at Vogelmorn Upstairs, a mini market will run downstairs.
Local Palestine solidarity groups will be there, sharing information, resources, and ways to get involved. Browse stalls featuring kuffiyeh bags, books, jewellery, and more.
Irish Musicians for Palestine | Vogelmorn Upstairs
A powerful night of Irish music in support of humanitarian aid for Palestine. Saoirse don Phalaistín!
MAJOZI | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Global indie-pop storyteller MAJOZI lands in NZ all the way from South Africa, with his signature feel-good sound and infectious live presence.
Gong Bathing with Erika | Vogelmorn Hall
Unwind with a 1-hour gong bath designed to support deep relaxation, stress relief, and inner calm.
Aro Valley Jazz Jam Presents: 1920's Dance Party | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Break out your feather boas and waistcoats as Aro Valley Jazz Jam‘s 12 piece band takes you back to the roaring ‘20s for an evening of dancing and razzle-dazzle!
Fringe Festival: SAFA | Vogelmorn Upstairs
SAFA is a global musical storyteller based in Aotearoa whose multilingual, culturally rooted music comes alive in captivating live performances that blend voice, looper, flutes, hand drums, accordion, and more—inviting all ages to a free show that speaks across cultures.
DIRT: Prepping Practices in Aotearoa | Vogelmorn
DIRT (Disaster Innovation Research & Teaching) is a hub and hive of people who are focused on community resilience and preparedness. And Vogelmorn is the DIRT HQ!
For our first session of 2026, Brooklyn local, Eleanor Pollard, will be joining us to talk about her thesis through Vic Uni, exploring prepping practices in Aotearoa.
Fringe Festival: Petit ChouX | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Petit ChouX is a French-born Pōneke-based singer- songwriter who weaves romance and reflection into her music.
Ecstatic Dance - Valentines Bass & Bliss | Vogelmorn Hall
This Valentine’s, drop into your body and let the bass move you. An afternoon of sultry rhythms, deep connection, and ecstatic release. Expect juicy beats, heart-opening vibes, and a dance floor that celebrates love in all its forms — solo, partnered, and everything in between. Come get blissfully bassy and let the music do the talking. 💃🔥
Issey Jean - Album Release Tour | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Issey Jean is a Berlin-based singer-songwriter from Pōneke returning home to launch her debut album Daisy Fever—a heartfelt, homegrown collection of powerful, moody songs brought to life with a commanding live band.
Martin Sagadin - Martin iz Zgornje Bele - Album Release | Vogelmorn Hall
Join us for the release of Martin Sagadin’s debut album Martin iz Zgornje Bele - sung entirely in their first language of Slovenian.
Songs at Vogelmorn with Ali Whitton, Bill Hickman, and Geoff Kunac | Vogelmorn Upstairs
ALI WHITTON brings his warm, woody folk sound and introspective songwriting—shaped by New Zealand and Yorkshire landscapes—to the stage ahead of his 2026 debut album Between the Forest and the Stars, joined by Wellington stalwart BILL HICKMAN, whose gutsy, gravel-voiced songs range from dark outlaw tales to raw gratitude, and GEOFF KUNAC, whose heartfelt, self-made songwriting emerged from a life-changing turn in 2019. Together, they deliver an evening of deeply felt, story-driven music rooted in resilience, place, and emotional honesty.
Gong Bathing with Erika Grant | Vogelmorn Hall
Discover the transformative effects of sound therapy with this 1-hour gong bath experience.