The Biggest Big Band Bash
The Biggest Big Big Band Bash presents a whole night of big bands at Thistle Hall. One night only to get you moving at an evening unlike anything you have ever seen before.
The Max Horn Big Band as its 3rd band on the line-up, featuring compositions written and performed by the best young musicians from all over Aotearoa, the Max Horn Big Band is one to catch.
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Vadim Fong presents his full 18-piece big band from the heart of Te Whanganui-A-Tara. Performing a set of classic 1920s swing music arranged by Vadim himself.
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Is it a bird, is it a plane, its definitely loud, proud and full of sound! Live from the top of Cuba, the Wellington debut of the national young jazz powerhouse The Monkey’s Mystery.
KOHA ENTRY
Minho Choi Quintet at Thistle Hall
Minho Choi is a drummer, guitarist and composer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, known for his exciting, melodic compositions and fierce drumming. Having recently released his debut original jazz fusion album, ‘Birds and Fruit’, Minho is joined by other Tāmaki Makaurau talents to showcase his compositions and other works from artists such as Matt Carmichael.
His all-star quintet features Caitlin Diprose on bass, Cedric Charles on piano, Rory Mulcahy on tenor saxophone, Noah Pin on trumpet, and Minho on drums!
Prickly Pixie Market
HALLOWEEN NIGHT MARKET🪲🪡🧚
We heard a whisper in the willows that our fae following wanted another Prickly Pixie Market! and so here we are!
We are a craft market intent on uplifting the mauri of Te Whanganui-a-Tara creative community. Our markets spotlight local, handmade wares and their creators.
Save the date of our Halloween Night Marker⭐️ 23rd October, 3pm - 8pm, at Thistle Hall's Upstairs Hall on Cuba Street.
Our policies do not allow for the use of Ai in any works produced by the market or stallholders.
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Mauri ora! 🧚
Creepy Cute Market
The Creepy Cute Market – Halloween Edition
Saturday 31 October 2025 | 9:30am–2:30pm
Level 1, Thistle Hall, Upper Cuba Street, Wellington
Something wickedly cute is coming to Cuba Street!
Back by popular demand, The Creepy Cute Market is returning for a special Halloween edition, bringing together a gloriously weird mix of handmade treasures, spooky finds, cute curiosities and alternative creativity.
Come wander through a curated collection of independent makers and artists, with stalls packed with:
Alternative & pastel goth fashion
Handmade jewellery with creepy cute twists
Spooky art, prints & stickers
Weird & wonderful homewares and décor — skull planters, bat pillows, potion bottles and more
Horror-kawaii plushies & accessories
Candles, curiosities & mystical creations
Gothic bakes & Halloween treats
Whether you're a devoted goth, a lover of all things kawaii, a Halloween fanatic, or simply someone who enjoys their shopping a little strange, there's something here to tickle your dark little heart.
Come for the creepy. Stay for the cute. Leave with something wonderfully weird.
FREE ENTRY | COSTUMES ENCOURAGED | ALL AGES WELCOME
Bring your friends, bring your best Halloween look, and come support some seriously cool local makers