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The

UNDERCURRENT

Opening hours:
Wednesday-Sunday
11am-7pm
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Wade into the Undercurrent - our independent bookstore in Wellington is a bohemian underground haven of literature, art and music.

We run a cosy secondhand bookshop with $3 bottomless coffee during opening hours, but we also regularly run jazz nights, open mic nights, exhibition openings and other gigs with wine, coffee, tea and delicious homemade food available for purchase. Drop by and stay for a while!

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Upcoming Events

Note: Select RSVP on the home page to learn more, but once you are on the event description page you do NOT need to RSVP! Our events are door sales only OR ticketed through Eventfinda.
  • NZSA event
    NZSA event
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 09 Oct
    Undercurrent
    09 Oct 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    09 Oct 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    New Zealand Society of Authors monthly meet
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  • Sunday Jazz
    Sunday Jazz
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 13 Oct
    Undercurrent
    13 Oct 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    13 Oct 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Lockie Bennett Plays “My Fair Lady”
    Lockie Bennett Plays “My Fair Lady”
    Wed, 16 Oct
    Undercurrent
    16 Oct 2024, 9:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    16 Oct 2024, 9:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Jazz Festival: Hardtimes Bop-Estra
    Jazz Festival: Hardtimes Bop-Estra
    Thu, 17 Oct
    Undercurrent
    17 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    17 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Frida
    Frida
    Fri, 18 Oct
    Wellington
    18 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    18 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Frida. A new group formed by Tristan Carter and John Rae that explores the various traditional music of the violin. From Celtic glens to Scandinavian fjords. Featuring Ben Wilcock on piano and Patrick Bleakley on bass, Frida utilise traditional music with a jazz twist in a foot tapping extravaganza.
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  • Jazz Festival: Undercurrent All-Stars
    Jazz Festival: Undercurrent All-Stars
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Undercurrent
    19 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    19 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Jazz Festival: Eilish & friends
    Jazz Festival: Eilish & friends
    Sun, 20 Oct
    Undercurrent
    20 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    20 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Lemon Juice Zine Launch
    Lemon Juice Zine Launch
    Wed, 30 Oct
    Undercurrent
    30 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    30 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Film Adjacent
    Film Adjacent
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 06 Nov
    Undercurrent
    06 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    06 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Undercurrent, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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  • Open Mic
    Open Mic
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 07 Nov
    Wellington
    07 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    07 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Drop by the Undercurrent for the fortnightly Open Mic Night! Bring your voice or sit back and enjoy the talent.
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Past Events

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Catalogue

Coming soon - watch this space!
Please visit the store for the full selection of available titles.
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Featured Art Exhibitions