The complete guide to live music in Wellington this weekend (Thu 15–Sat 17 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Wellington for live music this weekend, Thu 15 Oct to Sat 17 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Cornelia Parker Exhibition Late Night
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington
Artists: Cornelia Parker
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
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Set Fire to the Brass
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Opera House Wellington
Artists: Set Fire to the Brass
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Macy Gray Live
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: St James Theatre Wellington
Artists: Macy Gray
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Elegance
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Michael Fowler Centre
Artists: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Star Time | Wellington Jazz Festival
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: San Fran, Te Aro
Artists: Star Time
Set Fire to the Brass
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Opera House Wellington
Artists: Set Fire to the Brass
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Real Black for Me: Zoe Moon presents the music of Roberta Flack
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Tawhiri Warehouse
Artists: Wellington Jazz Festival, Zoe Moon
Zoe Moon (Mahal) returns to Wellington Jazz Festival with Real Black for Me, a powerful tribute to the soul icon Roberta Flack, an artist whose voice could fill a room or break a heart with a whisper. Moon's Silver Scroll-nominated single "THE LETTER" and charting release "In Person" have establishe…
Cornelia Parker Exhibition
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington
Artists: Cornelia Parker
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobilet…
Shake-’em-On-Downers at San Fran
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: San Fran, Te Aro
Artists: Shake-’em-On-Downers at San Fran
Benjamin Clementine - Back to Basics Tour
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Opera House Wellington
Artists: Wellington Jazz Festival, Benjamin Clementine
Mercury Prize-winning Benjamin Clementine makes his first-ever Aotearoa appearance at the Wellington Jazz Festival. Widely regarded as one of contemporary music's most singular artists, the British singer, pianist, composer and actor has forged a creative language of his own, bringing together conte…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Wellington This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.