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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.

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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.
  • Raven Mavens feat. Helen Dorothy
    Raven Mavens feat. Helen Dorothy
    Raven Mavens feat. Helen Dorothy
    Sat, 11 May
    Wellington
    11 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    11 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Experience the magic of Raven Mavens Quartette, a powerhouse all-female band led by Cindy Muggeridge. With soulful vocals, captivating instrumentals, and original tunes, they'll take you on a journey you won't forget!
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  • Live Jazz at the Undercurrent
    Live Jazz at the Undercurrent
    Multiple Dates
    Live Jazz at the Undercurrent
    Sun, 12 May
    Wellington
    12 May 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    12 May 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Get ready for another Sunday afternoon filled with jazz at this beloved weekly event at the Undercurrent!
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  • Pathways to Presence
    Pathways to Presence
    Multiple Dates
    Pathways to Presence
    Mon, 13 May
    Wellington
    13 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    13 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Seeking deeper connections and meaningful conversations? Come meditate, share, and connect with like-minded souls on your journey to self-discovery and community building. Hosted by Eli Freeman
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  • Bootleggers Banjo and Fiddle Society
    Bootleggers Banjo and Fiddle Society
    Multiple Dates
    Bootleggers Banjo and Fiddle Society
    Wed, 15 May
    Wellington
    15 May 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    15 May 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Oldtime is coming back to the Undercurrent! We'll be hosting a fortnightly jam on Wednesdays at 6pm. The jam session will feature the traditional Oldtime music of the Appalachian Mountain regions of America, typically with banjo, fiddle, guitar, double bass, spoons and flatfooting.
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  • Open Mic Night
    Open Mic Night
    Multiple Dates
    Open Mic Night
    Thu, 16 May
    Wellington
    16 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    16 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 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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  • Cotton Daisy Backstep
    Cotton Daisy Backstep
    Cotton Daisy Backstep
    Sat, 25 May
    Wellington
    25 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    25 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Experience the authentic sounds of the Appalachian Mountains with Cotton Daisy Backstep! From haunting ballads to shotgun-totin' moonshiners, the band captures the essence of old-time music with 3-part harmonies and driving rhythms.
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Past Events

  • Live Jazz at the Undercurrent
    Live Jazz at the Undercurrent
    Multiple Dates
    05 May 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Get ready for another Sunday afternoon filled with jazz at this beloved weekly event at the Undercurrent!
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  • Bootleggers Banjo and Fiddle Society
    Bootleggers Banjo and Fiddle Society
    Multiple Dates
    01 May 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Oldtime is coming back to the Undercurrent! We'll be hosting a fortnightly jam on Wednesdays at 6pm. The jam session will feature the traditional Oldtime music of the Appalachian Mountain regions of America, typically with banjo, fiddle, guitar, double bass, spoons and flatfooting.
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  • The Troubles
    The Troubles
    27 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us for an unforgettable night with The Troubles! Get ready for engaging and eclectic program of original and newly arranged compositions, ranging from traditional blues, swing and ballads to works influenced by traditions of the Middle East, Mediterranean, Wales and South America.
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  • Open Mic Night
    Open Mic Night
    Multiple Dates
    25 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 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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  • Fabricating Fiction
    Fabricating Fiction
    19 Apr 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Delve into the politics, events and personal experiences of local Wellington novelists that breathe life into their stories and shape them into compelling narratives!
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  • The Sunflower Club
    The Sunflower Club
    Multiple Dates
    18 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    This fortnightly event aims to create a sense of community by introducing people to meditation and creating a safe space to share their creative expression in a more intimate setting.
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  • Roadhouse
    Roadhouse
    13 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us for a night of electrifying roots rock with Roadhouse! Based in Wellington, Roadhouse brings a fusion of rock, folk, blues, country, classic R&B, and rockabilly straight from the heart of the American music scene.
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  • Girl out of Town
    Girl out of Town
    06 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us as we welcome local favorites, Girl out of Town, along with the incredible acoustic duo, Aimée and Tom, and Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo for a night filled with soulful tunes and rocking rhythms!
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  • The Muggingtons feat. Downundermutts
    The Muggingtons feat. Downundermutts
    23 Mar 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join The Muggingtons for an Americana journey filled with tight harmonies and timeless tunes, from old-time country duets to modern classics!
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  • Book Launch: Not Swinging, Swooning
    Book Launch: Not Swinging, Swooning
    20 Mar 2024, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us for the launch of a new autofiction by award-winning novelist and historian Stevan Eldred-Grigg! Mid-century nostalgia and the ordinary lives of mum, dad, and the kids - modern suburbs, chrome, and sunshine - with a dark undertow.
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  • Tandrom Trio
    Tandrom Trio
    09 Mar 2024, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Experience the captivating fusion of gypsy swing, tango, chanson, klezmer and Balkan tunes by Tandrom Trio! William Jackman opening.
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  • Slam or be Slammed
    Slam or be Slammed
    25 Feb 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Calling all poetry lovers! Join us this Sunday at Undercurrent for an unforgettable Poetry Slam event!
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  • CP3O at the Undercurrent
    CP3O at the Undercurrent
    24 Feb 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Experience a journey through love, life and beyond with the Carter Parker Trio as they take to the stage on Saturday, 24 Feb. The trio also play covers of traditional 1920s Jazz and Blues, exploring themes of adventure, duty, easy riding and other important topics.
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  • Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo feat. Don Mackay
    Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo feat. Don Mackay
    10 Feb 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo is a quirky, melodic, organic and colourful synth/pop/rock band based in Wellington. They have a retro sound layered in vocal harmonies, lush synths, over-driven guitars and riffing bass lines.
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  • Book Launch: INDIAMAN by David Coyle
    Book Launch: INDIAMAN by David Coyle
    09 Feb 2024, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us for the INDIAMAN Book Launch! Come down to the Undercurrent to grab your copy and celebrate with a glass of wine.
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  • Even the Lost
    Even the Lost
    27 Jan 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Step into the world of Even the Lost, a Wellington-based band crafting indie lounge folk with a nod to the nineties and vibes from the seventies!
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  • Kingston High All Stars
    Kingston High All Stars
    13 Jan 2024, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Gear up for a night of sensational sounds and good vibes as the Kingston High All Stars take to the stage at the Undercurrent!
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  • Summer Readings: Aotearoa and Elsewhere
    Summer Readings: Aotearoa and Elsewhere
    10 Jan 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Wellington, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Embark on a literary journey as Aotearoa writers with connections to Spain, Colombia and Greece share their poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction!
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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

Visitor Reviews

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