Foxglove Wellington Events, Tickets and Venue Guide
Events and Programming
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen is best understood as a flexible hospitality venue rather than a conventional concert hall. Its public programme combines live DJ nights, sports screenings, themed parties, cultural performances, weddings, networking functions and food-led occasions. The current venue listing highlights recurring live DJ Fridays, live sport and a named evening event, while its private-hire spaces are promoted for conferences, dinners, balls, product launches and celebrations.
Its documented event history shows a broad programming range. In January 2021, the Ballroom and Foxtail hosted Disco Disco , an 18+ late-night production with DJs, dancers, live saxophone, performers and dedicated lighting and sound. In February 2022, the Foxglove Ballroom hosted The Queen’s Closet’s semi-staged early-music production The Judgment of Paris . The same ensemble later presented Harmonie Universelle at the Ballroom in October 2023. ticketfairy.com
The venue has also supported more formal arts programming. The Queen’s Closet returned for the 2024 gala Party Like It’s 1689 , which included a collaboration with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Other publicly documented uses during 2023–2025 include professional networking evenings, community mixers, conference dinners, school-community gatherings and end-of-year business functions. These bookings show that Foxglove can move from a restaurant setting to a performance or reception layout without losing its hospitality focus.
Nightlife programming became particularly visible in 2025 through Quarters , a 25+ party series built around house, disco and club classics. The first Wellington edition featured New Zealand electronic-music figure Dick Johnson, while a later revival promised a larger production and a dance-floor-focused layout. Public listings show early-bird, general-release, group and final-release tiers, with the final individual price listed at about NZ$40 before fees for the first edition. ticketfairy.com
Seasonal programming has included summer balcony sessions with DJs playing house, disco and Afro beats, as well as special food and drink activations connected with Wellington’s annual culinary festival. Looking ahead from September 2026, the venue’s public listings confirm recurring Friday DJs, live sport and The Fox’s Glove , scheduled for 16 October from 7–10 pm. No detailed 2027 or later performance programme is publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed, so future bookings should be treated as event-specific rather than assumed.
Tickets and Booking
Ticket arrangements vary because Foxglove hosts both promoter-led events and venue-led activities. Ticketed club nights generally use advance-release structures, with early-bird allocations followed by general admission, group offers and final-release tickets. The documented examples found for 2021 and 2025 ranged from approximately NZ$40 to NZ$49, although prices, fees, age limits and inclusions depend on the individual event. Regular DJ Fridays, live sport and hospitality promotions may not require a separate event ticket. ticketfairy.com
For popular events, buying during the first release is the safest strategy. The 2025 Quarters listings recorded sold-out early-bird, general-release and group allocations before the final release, and its follow-up was marketed after the first event sold out. Check the live listing beside this guide for the current event’s age restriction, door time, ticket type and whether entry includes seating, access to multiple rooms or a reserved area. ticketfairy.com
There is no consistently published Foxglove box-office timetable or guaranteed door-sale policy. Do not assume a ticket can be bought on arrival, particularly for a themed party or a capacity-controlled performance. For private events, the venue’s functions team offers tailored food and beverage packages and planning support rather than a single public hire price. Older function material lists minimum spends that vary according to the date, time and booking format.
About Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
Foxglove occupies a character-filled waterfront building at 33 Queens Wharf in central Wellington. The building is described as a late-nineteenth-century marine warehouse and is associated with the former Greta Point Tavern. It was relocated to the waterfront in sections by barge before Foxglove opened in June 2010. The move gives the venue an unusual maritime history: its heritage character is not a decorative theme added to a new event space, but part of the building’s physical story.
The venue combines restaurant, bar and event functions across multiple levels. Public descriptions highlight harbour views, two levels of indoor and outdoor seating, open fireplaces, exposed timber, chandeliers, balconies and a large living green wall. The building also contains the Foxtail Champagne and Cocktail Bar, reached through a distinctive oak wardrobe entrance, and an upstairs Games Room with informal seating and views over the water.
Foxglove’s importance to the local scene comes from its adaptability. It is large enough for a 150-person seated dinner or a 350-person standing function when the principal event rooms are combined, yet it can also host a small cocktail gathering, a cultural recital or a late-night DJ party. That range makes it useful to Wellington’s hospitality, business-events, wedding and arts communities without presenting itself as a dedicated music venue.
Seating and Layout
The current function information identifies three principal spaces. The Queens Wharf Ballroom accommodates up to 125 guests in theatre style, 150 for seated dining or 250 standing. Foxtail accommodates 32 seated or 80 standing. The Games Room accommodates 50 in theatre style, 54 for dining or 70 standing. Combining the Ballroom and Foxtail raises the published standing capacity to 350, with up to 150 seated for dining.
An independent venue listing records the Ballroom at approximately 3,455 square feet, or 321 square metres; Foxtail at approximately 861 square feet, or 80 square metres; and the Games Room at approximately 646 square feet, or 60 square metres. These are room-area figures, not a promise that every square metre will be available to guests during a particular event, since bars, stages, dining tables and production equipment change the usable floor area.
For performances, the Ballroom is the main space to prioritise when you want a clear view of a stage, dance floor or presenter. Foxtail is better suited to quieter conversation, premium drinks or an intimate reception, while the Games Room works for informal groups and networking. Seating is event-dependent: the venue may use theatre rows, banquet tables, lounge furniture or an open standing floor. A public event listing should always take precedence over the generic room capacities.
The published technical information confirms a microphone, audio sound system, projector and screen, ceiling-mounted projection, in-house sound support and Wi-Fi for functions. It does not publish speaker brands, console models, lighting plots, stage dimensions, rigging points or acoustic measurements. Promoters bringing a touring act, live band or complex lighting package should confirm the production specification before announcing a format.
Getting There and Parking
The current address is 33 Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011, on the waterfront near the TSB Arena and the city’s ferry facilities. Queens Wharf is linked to the central-city waterfront promenade, so walking is often simpler than driving. From the Lambton Quay area, continue towards the harbour, cross Jervois Quay using the pedestrian crossings and follow the waterfront path into Queens Wharf. Older records sometimes identify the Ballroom by a Customhouse Quay address, but 33 Queens Wharf is the current venue address.
The main nearby car park is the covered Queens Wharf facility beneath the TSB Arena, entered from Jervois Quay. Published rates list casual parking from about NZ$7, weekday daytime charges up to approximately NZ$48, weekday night parking up to NZ$30 and weekend parking up to NZ$35. Rates can change, and the car park is open around the clock. Allow extra time on Friday and Saturday evenings or when a large waterfront event is taking place.
Metlink buses serve the central city, with Lambton Quay stops providing the most useful connection for Queens Wharf. Wellington Railway Station is also within walking distance through the CBD. The harbour ferry operates from Queens Wharf to Days Bay, with some services continuing to Mātiu/Somes Island, but ferry schedules are not designed as a reliable late-night return option after an event.
Inside the Venue
Expect a restaurant-bar atmosphere rather than a bare event shell. Foxglove offers a full food and drink service, including shareable dishes, substantial meals, wine, cocktails, whisky and a dry-aged steak restaurant concept. Harbour-facing seating, balconies, fireplaces and the green wall make the venue particularly suited to arriving early for food before a performance or staying afterwards for drinks.
The upstairs spaces are more event-oriented and may feel noticeably different from the main dining area. Foxtail has a plush, vintage-inspired character, while the Games Room is informal and semi-private. The Ballroom has its own private entrance, bar, deck and bathrooms for functions. The building’s layout can mean that an event spans more than one room, so read the event description carefully if access to Foxtail, the deck or the Games Room matters to you.
Free Wi-Fi is listed in function information, and the venue is also promoted for live sport. Public information does not confirm a permanent coat check, merchandise counter, standard bag policy or a fixed security procedure. Those arrangements can be introduced by an event promoter, particularly for late-night ticketed parties. Keep valuables with you and follow the specific entry instructions attached to your event.
Nearby Amenities
Queens Wharf is one of Wellington’s most concentrated areas for waterfront dining and drinks. Nearby options include seafood restaurants, casual bars and other harbour-facing venues, while Lambton Quay, the central business district and Courtenay Place provide a wider choice of restaurants, hotels and late-night venues. Te Papa, the waterfront promenade and the TSB Arena are close enough to combine with a Foxglove visit, depending on opening hours and event access.
For a dinner booking before a popular show, allow more time than the walking distance suggests. Waterfront restaurants can be busy during Friday and Saturday evenings, and a large private function may change the available seating or entrance arrangements. If you are staying in a central Wellington hotel, walking or using a short taxi or rideshare trip is generally more practical than returning to a distant suburban car park after a late event.
What Makes This Venue Special
Foxglove’s strongest feature is the contrast between old structure and adaptable nightlife. The relocated marine-warehouse building supplies timber, beams and maritime associations; the interior adds chandeliers, velvet, fireplaces, balconies, polished bars and a secret wardrobe entrance. Few Wellington venues combine a restaurant, cocktail lounge, informal games area, wedding ballroom and club-night floor in the same footprint.
The venue also sits within Queens Wharf, Wellington’s first public wharf and one of the city’s most important historic waterfront areas. That setting gives Foxglove a cultural role beyond its own events: it helps connect the CBD with the harbour, supports the city’s hospitality and business-events economy, and provides an accessible setting for performances ranging from early music to contemporary DJ-led nightlife. The evidence supports a meaningful local contribution, but no publicly verified Foxglove-specific economic impact figure was found.
Visitor Tips and Information
Foxglove is publicly described as wheelchair accessible, and function material lists a service lift, private bathrooms and step-free event infrastructure for the Ballroom. However, the information reviewed does not publish door widths, toilet dimensions, hearing assistance, tactile wayfinding or a formal accessibility statement. Guests who need a particular route, seating position or bathroom arrangement should confirm the setup for their event before purchasing.
Age limits are event-specific. The 2021 Disco Disco event was 18+, while both 2025 Quarters events were advertised for people aged 25 and over. Do not assume that a normal restaurant visit and a late-night party have the same entry rules. Carry accepted photo identification when attending an age-restricted event, and check the event listing for any dress or entry requirements. ticketfairy.com
Smart-casual clothing suits the venue’s restaurant and cocktail-bar character, but there is no broadly published formal dress code in the material reviewed. Wellington weather can change quickly, so bring a suitable outer layer if you plan to use the deck. Arrive early if you want harbour-facing dining, a comfortable seat or time to locate the correct room before a multi-space event begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foxglove Bar & Kitchen in Wellington?
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen is at 33 Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011, on the central waterfront near the TSB Arena and ferry facilities. The building is reached from the CBD by crossing Jervois Quay and following the waterfront promenade into Queens Wharf. Some older event records use a Customhouse Quay address for the Ballroom, so use the current Queens Wharf address when planning your visit.
What sort of events are held at Foxglove?
Foxglove hosts live DJ nights, themed parties, live sport, cultural performances, weddings, conferences, networking functions, gala dinners and private celebrations. Its documented programme has included early music, electronic nightlife, summer DJ sessions and business-community events. The venue is not limited to one genre or audience; the room layout changes according to whether the booking is a performance, seated dinner, dance event or cocktail function.
Does Foxglove host live music?
Yes, although its current regular programme is more visibly centred on DJs and hospitality events than on a fixed weekly band schedule. Past listings confirm performances with live saxophone, dancers and DJs, while the Ballroom has hosted semi-staged early-music productions. The current public programme promotes live DJ Fridays. For a band or acoustic performance, check the specific event listing rather than assuming every Friday includes a live group. ticketfairy.com
How much do Foxglove event tickets usually cost?
Prices depend on the promoter and event format. Public examples include a final-release ticket of NZ$49 including fees for the 2021 Disco Disco event and approximately NZ$40 before fees for a 2025 Quarters final release. Group offers and early-bird allocations were cheaper per person. Restaurant visits, live sport and regular DJ programming may operate without a separate admission ticket. ticketfairy.com
When should I buy tickets?
Buy during the first release if the event has a limited capacity, a well-known DJ or a themed audience. The documented 2025 Quarters listings show early-bird, general-release and group allocations selling out before final tickets remained. Waiting for door sales is risky, especially when the promoter advertises a previous sell-out or a 25+ nightlife event. Read the live listing for release dates and age limits. ticketfairy.com
Is Foxglove mainly seated or standing?
It depends on the booking. The Ballroom is published for 125 people in theatre style, 150 seated for dining or 250 standing. Foxtail holds 32 seated or 80 standing, while the Games Room holds 50 in theatre style, 54 dining or 70 standing. A DJ party may remove tables for dancing, whereas a recital, wedding or conference may use rows or banquet tables.
What is Foxglove’s maximum capacity?
The current function information gives a combined capacity of up to 350 standing when the Ballroom and Foxtail are used together, with up to 150 seated for dining. Individual rooms are smaller: 250 standing in the Ballroom, 80 in Foxtail and 70 in the Games Room. Capacities can be reduced by staging, dining furniture, production equipment, licensing conditions or the event’s chosen layout.
Does Foxglove have VIP seating?
No permanent public VIP seating plan is confirmed in the venue information reviewed. Foxtail can be hired as an exclusive cocktail space or added to a Ballroom function, so a promoter may use it as a premium area for a particular event. Treat VIP access as event-specific and check the ticket description for any reserved seating, room access, drinks package or separate entrance.
Can I hire Foxglove for a private function?
Yes. The venue advertises private hire for weddings, conferences, product launches, corporate entertaining, birthday parties, Christmas functions, banquets and cocktail receptions. The Ballroom, Foxtail and Games Room can be booked separately or combined, with tailored food and beverage packages and event-planning support. Pricing is not a universal public rate; minimum spends and other charges vary by date, time and format.
Can Foxglove host a wedding?
Yes. Weddings by Foxglove promotes the Ballroom and Foxtail for ceremonies, receptions and intimate celebrations. The Ballroom is described with exposed beams, timber, chandeliers, harbour views and private balconies, while Foxtail provides a smaller cocktail-bar setting. Wedding information also lists planning assistance, in-house sound and microphone access, furniture, tableware and event setup as part of the package structure.
Is Foxglove wheelchair accessible?
Public venue and festival information describes Foxglove as wheelchair accessible. Function material also lists a service lift and private bathrooms for the Ballroom. However, published details do not specify all doorway widths, toilet measurements, hearing assistance or the exact route between every room. If you need step-free access, accessible seating or a particular bathroom, confirm the event layout before booking rather than relying only on the general venue description.
Where can I park for Foxglove?
The closest substantial option is the covered Queens Wharf car park beneath the TSB Arena, entered from Jervois Quay. Published rates list casual parking from around NZ$7, with different weekday daytime, night and weekend maximums. Rates are subject to change, and availability may tighten during large waterfront events. Arrive early if you are driving for a Friday or Saturday booking.
What public transport serves Foxglove?
Central-city Metlink buses serving Lambton Quay provide the most practical bus connection, followed by a walk towards Queens Wharf. Wellington Railway Station is also within walking distance through the CBD. The harbour ferry departs from Queens Wharf for Days Bay and, on some services, Mātiu/Somes Island, but it should not be treated as a dependable late-night transport option after a performance or club event.
Does Foxglove have food and drinks during events?
Foxglove is both a bar and kitchen, with restaurant dining, shareable dishes, wine, cocktails, whisky and a dry-aged steak concept. Function information also confirms private bars and tailored food and beverage packages. Whether full dining remains available during a ticketed event depends on the promoter and room setup. If you need dinner before the doors open, book or arrive early rather than assuming event-night service will be unchanged.
What is the secret wardrobe at Foxglove?
The oak wardrobe is the entrance to Foxtail, Foxglove’s intimate Champagne and Cocktail Bar. It is one of the venue’s most recognisable design details and helps separate the lounge from the main restaurant and Ballroom. During a private booking or multi-room event, Foxtail may be included as a cocktail area, breakout room or premium space; ordinary access depends on the night’s operating plan.
Does Foxglove have outdoor seating?
Yes. The venue is described as having expansive decking, balconies and two levels of indoor and outdoor seating with harbour views. Outdoor areas are especially appealing in calm weather, but Wellington wind and rain can change the experience quickly. A private function may reserve the deck, while a ticketed event may restrict access or use it as a circulation area. Check the event setup if outdoor seating matters.
Are Foxglove events age-restricted?
Age restrictions vary by event. The 2021 Disco Disco listing specified 18+, while the 2025 Quarters events were advertised for people aged 25 and over. A restaurant booking and a late-night ticketed party may therefore have different entry rules. Check the event listing before travelling and bring accepted photo identification if the event is restricted by age. ticketfairy.com
What should I wear to Foxglove?
There is no broadly published formal dress code in the information reviewed. Smart-casual clothing fits the venue’s restaurant, cocktail-bar and waterfront setting, while late-night parties may attract more polished evening or clubwear. Comfortable shoes are sensible if the event uses a standing floor. Bring a warm outer layer for the deck and waterfront walk, particularly outside summer or when Wellington’s wind is strong.
What makes Foxglove different from a standard Wellington bar?
Foxglove combines a relocated marine-warehouse building, harbour-facing dining, a secret wardrobe bar, a Games Room, private balconies, fireplaces, a Ballroom and flexible event production. Its programme can shift from early music or a wedding to a DJ-led dance night without changing venue. That mixture of heritage character, food, drinks and adaptable rooms is its defining point of difference.
