Venues

Wellington is full of music venues. Here is a partial list. Follow the links to find out what’s happening near you. Days sometimes vary, so check listings to be sure.

The Rogue & Vagabond

Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday

The Rogue & Vagabond is a Wellington craft beer bar located in Glover Park just off Cuba Street. The bar features live music in a relaxed, dog-friendly venue.

Live local original music and a monthly rotation of local artists plus a commission-free art space.

Pyramid Club

Any day: check listings

Pyramid Club is an artist-run organisation and venue dedicated to experimental practice located at 272 Taranaki in Wellington.

It provides a physical and conceptual space for artists whose work falls outside the scope of commercial performance venues.

MEOW

Any day: check listings

Meow is a venue next door to Wellington’s Little Beer Quarter (LBQ) and a staple on the NZ touring circuit since 2008.

While providing live music, stand-up comedy, slam poetry readings, and more, Meow also features a variety of craft beers and tasty food.

Moon

Any day: check listings

Pizza, beer, and live music in Newtown, Wellington.

Craft beer, handlpull ales, “low-gravity bites”, freshly-baked wraps, wine, and more. Quiz night on Mondays, Jam night on Tuesdays.

The Library

Thursday-Friday-Sunday

Hidden away upstairs in the heart of Courtenay Place sits The Library. Cocktails, wines, desserts, cheese, and savoury snacks make this a great place to meet before or after a show.

And, of course, The Library itself features live music. Check the schedule.

Vogelmorn

Any day: check listings

The Vogelmorn Bowling Club began as an actual bowling club. Then, in 2014, it was sold to a charitable trust for a mere $1000.

Since then it has become a community centre and a hub for all sorts of activities: artists developing new work, co-working, theatre, dining and drinking, and, of course, concerts.

Plonk Wine Bar

Any day: check listings

Plonk was born from a love of wine, music, and food. Drop in for a drink, rip into our menu, and absorb the sounds.

Plonk features live music, local and wordly wines, and chefs McDonald and Pask riffing off French classics.