Upcoming events Wellington 2026
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm on Wednesday 4 November – guest Celtic Caim.
This month we have a special extra Social Club featuring Celtic Caim who are Pauline Vallance from Ayrshire in Scotland and Heather Innes, who now lives in New Zealand. Together they’re known for their “hauntingly beautiful harmony singing” which can be a cappella or accompanied by clarsach, flute, and/or bodhrán.
Note some changes to the usual format – this is an extra Social Club meeting and will be held on the first Wednesday (not the usual third Wednesday) to fit in with Celtic Caim’s tour schedule. It will start at 1.30pm as usual, but our guests will perform for an hour (longer than usual) before we take a break and then go around the circle. Entry is by donation, which will go directly to the musicians. We suggest a donation of at least $10 if you can manage it – touring in NZ is costly!
Acoustic Routes Sing-around at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7pm on Monday 9 November. Sing-arounds will be held on the second Monday of the month in the evening in 2026 starting at 7pm.
AR Plimmerton Open Mic – Plimmerton Boating Club, 10 Moana Road, Plimmerton, 7pm on Thursday 12 November. Hosted by Roy McGuinness. No pre-booked spots – put your name up when you get there. Spread the word. Monthly second Thursdays.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm on Wednesday 18 November – guest TBA.
Please note Social Club meetings are being held on the third Wednesday of the month in 2026. Our invited guest performs for the first half hour or so, and then we’ll go round the circle and anyone who wishes to perform can do so. A donation ($5 suggested) requested so we can pay the performer.
Newtown Acoustic Sound Open Mic at The Office, 124 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Sunday 29 November 5:15–8pm.
Acoustic Routes Christmas Party, Sunday 13 December, at Annie McGregor and Roy McGuinness’s, 21 Gordon Rd, Plimmerton, from 1:00pm, with shared meal/BBQ at 2:00pm.
Past events 2026
Acoustic Routes concert at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7.30pm on Monday 21 September. Featuring Hill-start and Andrew and Kirsten London. $20/$15 for AR members.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 16 September – guest Don Burnham.
Acoustic Routes concert at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7.30pm on Monday 17 August. Featuring Laldy and Owen Hugh. $20/$15 for AR members.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 19 August – guest Deb and Jenni Harding.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 15 July – guest Tony Fuell.
Acoustic Routes concert at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7.30pm on Monday 20 July. Featuring Black Eyed Susie Trio, with support acts Stan Antonio and Princess and the Pea. $20/$15 for AR members.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 17June – featuring the Short(er) Blacks.
Acoustic Routes concert at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7.30pm on Monday 15 June. Featuring Erin Manu and Frank John
with support acts Jude Madill and Melling Station Boys. $20/$15 for AR members.
Acoustic Routes concert at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington 7.30pm on Monday 18 May. Featuring Dean Murray, Bruce Carey and Sage Plus.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 20 May – featuring the dulcet tones of Peter Berry.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 15 April, featuring Kevin Mayes.
Cancelled – Acoustic Routes concert with Penni Feather and WilkieMac, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, 7.30pm on Monday 20 April at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Celia Briar and Mary Hubble, with support acts Hex Crystals, and The Pretty Boys, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, 7.30pm on Monday 16 March at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
AR monthly concert: featuring Vikki Clayton, Jo Sheffield and Portable Panic Plus. Due to stormy weather and subsequent power cuts in the Wellington region, the concert was rescheduled from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane (off Johnsonville Road), Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30 pm.
Past Events 2025
Acoustic Routes Christmas Party, Sunday 14 December, at Annie McGregor and Roy McGuinness’s, 21 Gordon Rd, Plimmerton, from 2:30pm, with shared meal/BBQ at 3:30pm.
Acoustic Routes concert with The Madillionaires, Hunter Giltrap and The Short(er) Blacks, 7.30pm on Monday 17 November at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Barry and Lorna Swallow, Stephen Hill and Beans Wright, 7.30pm on Monday 15 September at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Social Club, at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 3 September. Guest Don Mackay.
Acoustic Routes concert with Poneke Shanty Club, Divine Pitch and Tamara, 7.30pm on Monday 18 August at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Tracey Haskell, The PJs, and West Road, 7.30pm on Monday 21 July at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with The Eagals, Roy McGuinness, and Julie and Murray Kilpatrick, 7.30pm on Monday 16 June at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Westward, Mary Livingstone and Sue Chamberlain, and Peter Berry, 7.30pm on Monday 19 May at Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, off Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Ceann an Éisc, with Skinny Dennis and Recently Decent, 7.30pm on Thursday 27 March at Johnsonville Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Wellington.
For earlier past events, head to the Past events page.