Jun 19th: REforms: Shayne P. Carter and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington
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The heft and glory of the NZSO collide with the Shayne P. Carter songbook for the world premiere of this formidable work. Ten tracks ‘reformed’ in orchestral technicolour while maintaining the integrity of ...
Jun 20th: Smokefreerockquest Wellington Regional Final
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The Wellington Regional Final of Smokefreerockquest, New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event giving young musicians the opportunity to perform live in a professional setting, in venues from Northland ...
Jun 21st: O Vere Beata Nox – O Truly Blessed Night, Wellington
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Settle into the rich acoustics of Erskine Chapel for this concert of deep listening, sacred voices, and transformation, as we celebrate darkness and the turning of time on the night of the winter solstice. Featuring ...
Jun 24th: Stereolab (UK) w/ Glass Vaults, Wellington
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The panic is over! Banished Music and Strange News are impossibly excited to be hosting iconic Anglo-French avant-pop group Stereolab for two very special shows in Aotearoa this June. Fans who saw the Strange ...
Jun 26th: George Young & Band, Wellington
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George has been called “Wellingtons best kept secret”. A soulful songwriter that stretches styles and sonic scenes. A great voice in great musical company. George has been in the mix for a while and he has a ...
Jul 2nd: Deafheaven & Nothing, Wellington
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American black-metal trailblazers Deafheaven announce their return to New Zealand this July, presented by Banished Music. The band will perform two exclusive headline shows in Auckland and Wellington, joined by special ...
Jul 4th: The Veils - Fragile World w/ Jazmine Mary, Wellington
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Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out June 19 on V2 Records. Today, The ...
Jul 16th: Come Together - Radiohead, OK Computer, Wellington
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New Zealand’s most successful rock series ever, COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026 with an electrifying trio of landmark albums: Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, Radiohead’s OK Computer and Talking ...
Jul 18th: Delaney Davidson Baby Heavyweight Tour, Wellington
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Delaney Davidson is a New Zealand Singer Songwriter, Musician, and Visual Artist. A wry sense of humour, some theatre of unease, and a voice classed as not conventionally beautiful all combine to breathe life and ...
Jul 24th: Vera Ellen - Heaven Knows What Time, Wellington
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Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time. on May 1 via Flying Nun Records. Alongside the album release, Vera Ellen returns to Aotearoa in July ...
Aug 20th: The Dire Straits Experience, Wellington
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST DIRE STRAITS SHOW RETURNS TO NEW ZEALAND FOR THREE SHOWS ONLY The Dire Straits Experience brings the legendary sound of one of rock’s most iconic bands back to Wellington, Christchurch ...
Sep 3rd: Come Together - Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense, Wellington
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New Zealand’s most successful rock series ever, COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026 with an electrifying trio of landmark albums: Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, Radiohead’s OK Computer and Talking ...
Jun 13th – Jun 14th: Atomic, Wellington
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Atomic is back in June! Wellington's longest-running club night returns to San Fran on Saturday, June 13th. All vinyl, all night! Kick off at 8 pm. New Wave! New Romance! Synth Pop! $20 door sales only. ...
Jun 29th – Jul 5th: Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance, Wellington
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The Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance celebrates contemporary dance in the capital. For one week this July, we’re bringing together the freshest artists from across Aotearoa and beyond to heat things up and ...
