Upcoming events.
Romi Wrights 'Andy' Listening Session | Vogelmorn Hall
You are invited to join us in celebration of Romi Wrights album release 'Andy'.
Free. Limited Seats. RSVP ASAP.
Nicky by Nicky & Grayson Gilmour | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Fearless dream pop soloist Nicky by Nicky launches his new album ‘Image Search’. This will be his first Te Whanganui-a-Tara solo show. Expect is a reverb-drenched bath of sound with bursts of autotune, raw lyrics and crafted pop songs at it’s core.
Co-headlining is Grayson Gilmour; award-winning song writer, film score composer and So So Modern member.
Anna McKean, Beni Rae & Choreboy! | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Anna’s music is a love song to people, Papatūānuku and a dang good pair o’ boots!
Following the release of her debut single and a sold out headline show in Wānaka, Anna is back with local friends in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara bringing you a cozy evening of original music, community and creativity.
Battle of the Banjos | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Vogelmorn Upstairs is shaping up to be a five-string showdown between your favourite banjo-slinging bands. Each band brings remarkable talent and a unique sound, but only one lucky plucker will be crowned champion of Battle of the Banjos.
Too Many Chiefs | Vogelmorn Upstairs
In their only Wellington show this year, Too Many Chiefs return to Vogelmorn Upstairs.
Three songwriters argue over headline billing, playing order, and whose shout it is, while talking about themselves and playing their self-selected ‘Greatest Hits’.
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!
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.
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.
Nyingje Trust: Community Fundraiser Sing-along | Vogelmorn Hall
Join us for a fun and vibrant afternoon of singing. We’ll be lead by 5 wonderful song leaders. It’ll be songs you know and a song book to guide you if you don’t !
Nyingje is a Tibetan word. It means compassion. Compassion is the wish for beings to be free from sufferings.
Your presence and putea can help to build the next project, raising funds for the Tibetan Refugee Settlement in Mundgod, India!
Ordish Presents: Vogelmorn's Best Quiz | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Secure a spot, bring your A-game, and jump in for fun, friendly (but competitive!) night of trivia.
Pōneke Promotion Crash Course | Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Have you ever wanted to throw a musical event but aren’t sure how to do it?
We have an educational initiative for you.
Introducing: the Pōneke Promotion Crash Course.
Presented by Casper de Wit (Ghost Media), Martyn Pepperell and a selection of special guests, this 2-day educational seminar at Vogelmorn Bowling Club on July 18/19th is designed to empower you and arm you with the tools to organise your own gigs, parties, shows, club nights, shindigs and raves.
Drawing on a deep tradition of DIY culture in Aotearoa’s music scene, Martyn and Casper will be sharing experience, insights and knowledge, alongside a deep bench of music industry specialists from a range of backgrounds. In line with the Wellington City Council’s objective of galvanising the city’s well established live music scene, our goal from this seminar is to inspire a new generation of event runners and inject even more life and confidence into the capital’s thriving musical ecosystem.
This event is completely free, but numbers are strictly limited and we are looking for the right candidates. If you’re interested, email ghostmedianz@gmail.com with a short paragraph about who you are and what you do (or what you seek to do).
Mehana | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Mehana is celebrating 10 years of bringing Balkan music to Wellington and is thrilled to be playing this iconic venue for the very first time. 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 by our own original compositions, Mehana creates a unique and unforgettable live experience.
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Tickets are koha—simply choose your contribution when booking or pay at the door.
Ebony Lamb & Gram Antler | Vogelmorn Upstairs
EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter for a sweet 5-date tour of New Zealand at some of their favourite venues. Performing as a duo and releasing Gram Antler's long awaited debut album 'Novel Lover' alongside Ebony's beloved catalogue of original work and road-testing new creations inspired since relocating to Japan in 2025.
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.
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:45pm
The Hectet Presents: 'French Politics' | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Political betrayal; disaffected youth; distant peace; walls that separate us; cynical attempts to soothe the public; the feeling of being soothed; the presence or absence of a political will... These are important aspects of our daily lives in Aotearoa that are seldom talked about.
French Politics is Hector McLachlan's third album of original music, following on from 'Here Comes The Hectet' (2025) and 'Forest Music' (2018), and he has also prepared some new compositions that will be debuted on the night. Hector's creative practice is rooted in deep listening and historical materialism, informing a varied and multi-disciplinary output.
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 6:00pm | Gig starts: 7:00pm
Barbarian Presents: Arts Whānau Coffee Morning
Nau mai, haere mai! Me inu kāwhe tātou, me kōrero tātou i tō tātou mahi toi!
Come join Barbarian at our home in the Vogelmorn Bowling Club, to connect with fellow artists and arts collaborators. Coffee’s on us!
First Friday of every month. Check out the Facebook Event.
Matariki & Puanga | Whānau Reading Morning | Vogelmorn Cafe
We’re marking Matariki & Puanga with a cosy morning of reading at the Vogelmorn Community Cafe - and you’re warmly invited.
There’ll be free fluffies + biscuits, and the cafe will be cosy and warm.
We’ve got a fresh stash of children’s books that explore Matariki, Puanga, te Ao Māori, and voices from Aotearoa - perfect for tamariki and the young at heart!
The Last Alien Stand-up Comedy Ever | Vogelmorn Upstairs
After seven years of Alien Comedy (mostly at Moon Bar) we will be heading to Vogelmorn Bowling Club for our final show ever on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 7:30pm!
If you like watching an assortment of Stand-up comedians while enjoying beverages, then Alien Comedy is for you. Join the cult following, it's Wellington's second longest running Comedy Show, first Thursday of every month.
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Cost: $10.00. Get your ticket at Eventfinda or at the door on the night.
D.I.R.T. | Vogelmorn
D.I.R.T. [Disaster Innovation Research & Teaching] meets monthly at Vogelmorn Bowling Club.
In June, we are going to look at the WREMO (Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office) information about Brooklyn, which hasn’t been done since 2019 and really needs to be updated - you might have noticed a few relevant things happen since then.
This information is part of the Community Hub kit which lives at Brooklyn School and will also be added to the DIRT kit in our container. It covers the assets we have in our area along things that might be particular risks or challenges for us in an emergency.
We will kick off the DIRT book club too - so suggest the books that you’ve found good in relation to thinking about, preparing for, or just having a fun read about disaster and disruption. We can compare and share what we’ve learned and enjoyed.
Check out the Facebook Event here.
Wellington Heads | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Capital city band Wellington Heads will be playing their blend of original jump blues and swing, 40s / 50s rhythm & blues styles and including Hawaiian sounds, Caribbean beats, and funky New Orleans grooves. Playing songs from their recent album ‘World Keep On Turning’ as well as a bunch of tunes from their extensive back catalogue.
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Dandelion presents: a Winter Solstice Dinner | Vogelmorn Kitchen
A communal winter solstice dinner serving a seasonal, plant-based, three-course set menu with locally foraged, sustainably sourced and rescued or redirected food. This dinner is designed to foster connection, new and old, so come with your friends, whānau, or alone. There will be a seat for you at a shared table either way.
Let collective joy and celebration fill your cup, and keep you warm until summer arrives.
“What you say next might change your world” | An NVC taster session | Vogelmorn Upstairs
“What you say next could change your world.” — Marshall Rosenberg
Will it? There’s only one way to find out.
If you’re curious about being honest without judgment, understanding what people are really trying to say, or exploring the power of empathy, this practical introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is for you. In this interactive two-hour workshop, you'll experiment with new ways of communicating, gain practical tools you can use straight away, and discover what might change when we start relating to ourselves and others differently. You might even have fun along the way.
Purchase your spot here - pay what you can.
Amanda Millyclown | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Holding space in her one-of-a-kind solo performance with both humility and confidence, Amanda Millyclown is a wildcard performer. A multi-instrumentalist, multi-tasking artist, with background in circus, improvisational theatre, acting, composition, film, production, poetry, beekeeping, and parenting. Come and enjoy thought provoking comedic poetry, live piano, fascinating and unexpected life stories, shared in an intimate setting with very comfortable seats!
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 6:30pm | Gig starts: 7:00pm
SIT DOWN AND PARTY: A Submissions Party | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Join us at Vogelmorn Upstairs to learn about the 'Move-on Orders' Bill and the 'Definitions of Woman and Man' Bill. Come together to write submissions in solidarity with our street community and trans and non-binary community.
Slam poetry from Teirangi.
Words from Stevie & Rowan.
Music from Te KuraHuia.
Support from yeah, nah bills.
Submissions by you.
Koha entry | Just rock up | BYO laptop / device if you have one.
Aotearoa Irish for Justice and Peace Hui | Vogelmorn Downstairs
Come along and join our June hui to take a look back at the year and plan future activities.
Aotearoa Irish for Justice and Peace is a space for those who identify with Muintir na hÉireann / the people of Ireland and our heritage, grounded in promotion of human rights, justice and peace building.
We stand in solidarity with those suffering from injustice today, with an initial focus on Palestine noting the consistent and long-standing support of the Irish people and government for Palestine.
Contact us at aotearoairish@proton.me
Michaela Tempers & Greta O'Leary | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Greta O’Leary and Michaela Tempers are banding together for a double bill at Vogelmorn Upstairs.
Join Greta and Michaela for a cosy evening of indie-folk music as they celebrate their recent releases, River Dark and Good Woman.
Major Flaws Music Video Launch | Vogelmorn Upstairs
A year ago Major Flaws gathered at Vogelmorn Hall to film their first music video. Now the fruits of that hilarious day are ready to be shared with you!
Come join us for a night of funk, dancing and projections. We have SIX NEW SONGS to serenade you with!
Looking forward to seeing you all there for what will be a special night!
Songs at Vogelmorn with Ali Whitton & Just Janie | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Koha Entry!
Come along and enjoy an intimate evening of story and song. Pōneke songwriter Ali Whitton will be joined by Ōtautahi-based Just Janie, both showcasing songs from their newly released albums.
Born and raised in Central Otago, Janie grew up writing songs tucked beneath the Hawkdun Ranges. Steeped in the golden warmth of the sixties and seventies, Just Janie’s music is a captivating and tender menagerie.
With her debut studio album coming in May; ‘Mythology of the Girls’, Just Janie is entering a new era. A reaction to nostalgia through a modern lens, the album pays homage to the folk scene of the late sixties and early seventies.
Ali's music blends folk, alt-country and bluegrass into a warm, woody sound centered on intimate storytelling. His debut album 'Between the Forest and the Stars' distils Ali’s years into richly layered arrangements produced by Dave Khan and co-produced with Reb Fountain, featuring fiddle, harmonies and locomotive rhythms.
Ozone Theatre Presents: OCEAN WEEK | Vogelmorn Hall | Free!
What about the Ocean are you interested in? Come and play some games while learning about Ocean Dynamics!
This Ocean Week workshop series is going to be a collective and creative celebration of the Ocean. Come bring your questions and your creativity and we can build the answers together.
No need to RSVP. Just rock up!
Drop in workshops from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday 8 June - Friday 12 June.
Ozone Theatre is a science communication and community engagement platform to explore planetary and climate dynamics through theatre and creativity.
More Info: www.instagram.com/ozonetheatre
Get in touch: oscar@ozonetheatre.com / 0224923280
Burgin, Kerr, & Norman with Marian Price-Carter | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 6:30pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
Returning to the wonderful Vogelmorn for the first time since their sold-out show in 2025, Paddy Burgin (The Wooden Box Band, The Zimmermans), Andrew Kerr (ex. Jacky Tar, Parcel of Rogues) and Alan Norman (The Warratahs, The Rag Poets, Bill Lakes Slow Bake) once again have the wonderful pleasure of being joined by Marian Price-Carter (CP3O, The Raven Mavens, Los Manuelitos).
A swampy melting pot of country, folk, americana and blues, they combine a mutual love of story-telling and groovy narratives about the human experience.
SEREBII Album Release | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 8:00pm | Gig starts: 8:30pm
SEREBII is the project of Auckland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Callum Mower. His third album, Nothing Grows Here, arriving in late May, sits in atmosphere and texture, leaning into transition, ambiguity and unfinished emotional states. Built from moments of movement rather than resolution, the record drifts between clarity and collapse, holding space for ideas still forming. These Aotearoa shows mark the first opportunity to hear the album reworked for stage, alongside earlier material, presented in an intimate live setting.
Barbarian: Arts Whānau Coffee Morning | Vogelmorn Cafe
Barbarian's artist networking and resilience-building event is back - Next Friday and the first Friday of every month until November.
Offering manaakitanga, whānaunganga and hauora to any and all artists or arts adjacent people who would like to join - Coffee's on us!
VBC Eats Opening Celebration
Come and celebrate the official opening of our new restaurant - VBC Eats!
Meet the team behind the meals located at Vogelmorn Bowling Club. There will be free sample platters showcasing what VBC Eats has to offer on their full dinner menu. Enjoy live music and drink specials from our bar.
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.
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.
Brio Trio Album Release Event | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 8:00pm
Celebrate our Brio Trio Album at Vogelmorn!
Alongside Liam, Evie and Bri, an array of Pōneke’s best musicians will be joining us; Ferd on Trombone, Miro on Trumpet, Eloise on Saxophone as well as a quartet of string players.
They will be selling pre-sale CD’s and lyric mags.
Emma Kate 'Autumn' Tour | Vogelmorn Upstairs
Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm
After a run of Summer festival shows including features at Gardens Magic & Cuba Dupa 2026, Emma Kate is becoming a significant name in the New Zealand pop scene.
Having recently signed a deal as a Songwriter with Wilfred Records, and the success of her recent titular single ‘Autumn’, she is now ready to showcase the inside world of her new EP for the first time.
Come and experience ‘Autumn’ on tour !
D.I.R.T #19 | w/ TVNZ | We had disruption; how did we do?
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 #19 we are taking a look at how we did when our community experienced extreme rainfall and flooding in April and what we can learn from that.
On the 17th we are doing a practice run through of various activities as on the 24th we’ll be filmed for part of a TVNZ documentary about New Zealanders ‘prepping’ in various ways. We hope that showing what we do inspires others to form or join a similar community group. Come and learn in a relaxed and fun way to help make yourself and our community better prepared to handle disruptive events.
Beans & Don with David Harris
WHEN: Sat May 23
WHERE: Vogelmorn Upstairs
TIME: Doors 7:00pm, Music 7:30pm
COST: Tickets at Eventfinda
Wellington based singer songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Beans Wright and Don Mackay have been performing together as a duo since early 2025, and were previously both members of the trio Don and The Divorcees over the previous couple of years. Beans has headlined the Weklington and Hamilton folk festivals, while Don previously fronted the alt country band "Scattered Wreckage".
They will play a mixed repertoire of Beans songs and Dons in a set that ranges across folk, country and acoustic rock styles, including most of the songs from Don and The Divorcees 2025 album “Bit Players”.
The 13th Floor described “Bit Players” as “an album that trusts in the detail, honesty, and strength of three distinct songwriting voices working in harmony. Alongside the sadness and stillness, there is wit, warmth, and a sense of the comfort of friends.”
There will be happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, murder ballads, and songs reflecting on the state of the universe.