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### Current Status and Event Listing

**Basement Wellington is no longer trading under the Basement name.** This page refers to the former Basement Bar at 21–23 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, rather than Basement Theatre in Auckland. Archived visitor listings describe the Wellington venue as permanently closed, while the same basement later operated as Club 121 and then as b.Space.

The most recent documented successor was b.Space, a community-focused nightclub that reopened at the Cambridge Terrace site in February 2024. It shifted the space towards promoter-led dance events, including house, techno, garage, bass and other electronic styles. The venue then closed for earthquake-strengthening work in early 2025, and no verified reopening date or 2026 programme has been located as of 15 September 2026.

There are therefore no current Basement tickets or confirmed Basement performances to list. The information below is a researched guide to the former venue, its documented programming, the building and its nightlife legacy. It is useful for people searching for the old Basement, Club 121 or b.Space site, but it should not be read as a current event calendar.

### Events and Programming

Basement was a late-night bar and club rather than a seated theatre. Its programme was built around DJs, dance-floor events, themed nights and social nightlife, with the Cambridge Terrace basement serving backpackers, students, local club regulars and visitors to Wellington’s Courtenay Place entertainment district. Archived descriptions associate the venue with house, techno, drum and bass, hip-hop, reggae, throwback parties, trivia, karaoke, pool competitions and occasional live or showcase events. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-wellington/basement)

The later Club 121 period gave the site a clearer house-and-techno identity. Club 121 developed from a Wellington party collective that staged events in unconventional locations before establishing a regular club base. Its wider cultural activity included pop-up raves, festival programming and events involving local DJs, producers and touring electronic artists. The collective’s influence extended beyond the room itself, helping connect Wellington’s underground dance scene with larger national events.

Documented events from 2021 show the venue reopening after pandemic restrictions with 121 Soundsystem and Eden Burns. A private O Week club night in February 2022 was capped at 100 people, while other 2022 listings recorded appearances by Keepsakes, Liquid Earth, Baby Kiko and a bass-music event featuring JAEL with local artists and an open-decks-style beat session. These listings show the room’s emphasis on long DJ sets, electronic subgenres and a participatory local music culture.

The b.Space period broadened the promoter mix while retaining the dance-floor focus. Its documented 2024 programming included an opening event featuring Aloka, Flatmate and Chazz; a Robbie Doherty house booking; a garage and club-music appearance by Soul Mass Transit System; the Techno Gender Fluid event; Collekt’s Blueprint series; and the MAMAZ night, which combined electronic music with a strong local queer and emerging-artist focus.

In 2025 the venue hosted, among other documented bookings, Body Electric’s event with the United Kingdom duo Make A Dance and Christopher Tubbs. A February 2025 b.Space event featuring WIRI, SINJIN and MISS DOOBIE was promoted as the final b.Space-presented event before construction began. The final phase therefore appears to have been centred on independent promoters rather than a single in-house artistic programme.

No complete public archive covering every Basement Bar event from 2021 to 2026 has been found. The surviving records are strongest for Club 121 and b.Space, and they support a consistent programming pattern: electronic music, local selectors, touring DJs, late-night dancing, community-led parties and occasional crossovers with queer, bass, garage and experimental scenes.

### Tickets and Booking

Basement Bar appears to have operated largely as a door-entry nightlife venue, with themed evenings and bar promotions that did not always require advance booking. Later Club 121 and b.Space events more often used advance tickets for named DJs, touring artists and promoter-led parties. Some events were free or low-cost, while higher-profile bookings used early-release and later-price tiers.

Archived event listings from the Club 121 and b.Space period show a historical range of approximately NZ$10 to NZ$32 for many electronic events, with some free-entry sessions and some private or special events priced differently. These are historical examples, not current prices. Because the venue is not currently trading under the Basement name, there is no current box office, door-sale policy or active presale programme to rely on.

When the room was active, popular touring-DJ nights were best approached as advance-purchase events because the space was small and standing-room capacity was limited. Arriving early was sensible for private parties, limited-capacity events and nights advertised with a strict R18, no-ID-no-entry condition. Door availability could not be assumed once a promoter had announced a sell-out or construction-related final event.

### About Basement

The Wellington Basement was a compact underground bar and nightclub beneath the building at 21–23 Cambridge Terrace, close to Courtenay Place. The address is part of a historically significant city block: the building was completed in 1930 as the Wellington East, later Cambridge Terrace, Post Office, with the Post and Telegraph Department’s radio section occupying much of the upper building during the twentieth century. Upper-storey additions were made in 2003 when the property became a backpackers’ hotel.

The precise opening date of Basement Bar has not been established by a reliable public source. Travel material from 2010 confirms that a Basement Bar was operating below the hostel by then, and archived reviews from 2018 and 2019 describe it as an inexpensive, international bar with DJs, pool and themed nightlife. Secondary listings describe it as having operated for roughly two decades, but that longer claim should be treated as approximate rather than a formally documented opening history.

The venue’s identity changed over time. Basement Bar was associated with backpacker nightlife; Club 121 brought a more focused house-and-techno programme; and b.Space reopened the room in 2024 with an explicitly promoter-friendly community-nightclub model. The same basement therefore acted as a small-scale entry point for different generations of Wellington nightlife, even though the business names and operators changed.

### Seating and Layout

Basement was not a conventional seated performance venue. The available descriptions point to an open-plan, standing-room club layout with a dance floor, a DJ or performance position and a bar. Archived event material describes the room as a dark concrete basement, while secondary venue guides describe a rectangular floor with the DJ booth at one end and the bar at the other. These descriptions are consistent with club use, but no official floor plan has been found.

There is no verified evidence of fixed theatre seating, numbered seats, a balcony, a formal VIP suite or tiered sightlines. The best viewing position depended on the event: standing near the front offered proximity to the DJ or performers, the centre of the floor provided the fullest dance experience, and the edges were more practical for conversation or taking a break.

An event-specific private party was advertised with a strict limit of 100 people, but that figure should not be treated as the venue’s maximum capacity. No authoritative capacity certificate, maximum occupancy figure, room dimensions or seating configurations have been located. Claims of approximately 120 to 150 people appear in secondary listings, but they are not supported by a published venue specification and should not be used for safety planning. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/coastal-club-night-chapter-17-o-week-2022-private-event-24feb2022)

### Inside the Venue

The room’s character came from its underground setting: a low-light, concrete club environment beneath an Art Deco-era city building. Visitor reviews described the atmosphere as inexpensive, friendly and international, with a strong nightlife feel. Other reviews raised concerns about management, promotional clarity and individual staff interactions, so the online feedback was positive overall but not uniform. The review record is historical and should not be confused with a current assessment of the successor venue.

Music was the defining technical feature. Club 121 was identified in academic research as one of the city’s dedicated club-music venues, with a house system intended to reproduce the low-end frequencies important to dance music. Event listings for b.Space also promoted Further Sound equipment and laser lighting for at least one techno event. No complete equipment inventory, amplifier specification, lighting plot, production rider or acoustic report has been published.

The sound was therefore designed for electronic music rather than acoustic recital, speech-led theatre or quiet listening. Historical listings indicate late-night operating hours, commonly around 10pm to 4am for club events. The room could be loud and bass-heavy, so hearing protection would have been sensible for guests attending dance events close to the speakers.

Archived visitor information mentions a bar, pool and basic nightlife amenities, but there is no reliable public specification for food service, coat check, merchandise, Wi-Fi, restroom placement or mobile connectivity. Those details varied by operator and event and should not be assumed for any future use of the site.

### Getting There and Parking

The former venue was at 21–23 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, near the Cambridge Terrace and Courtenay Place intersection. The building itself is listed in Wellington heritage material as the former Cambridge Terrace Post Office, and a bus shelter is recorded opposite the address. Courtenay Place, Kent Terrace, Cambridge Terrace and the waterfront are all within the central-city walking network.

For a future event at the site, public transport and walking would generally be more dependable than relying on a nearby kerbside park. Buses serving the Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace area connect with the central city, while Wellington Railway Station is on the northern side of the CBD. Route numbers and late-night services change, so a visitor should verify the current timetable on the day rather than rely on historical club information.

There was no dedicated Basement parking facility identified in the available records. Nearby paid options have included city car parks and street parking. As current examples for the surrounding CBD, a central operator lists after-hours parking from NZ$5 at North Terrace, while another lists a NZ$5 after-hours rate at Athol Crescent; a larger Taranaki Street car park has advertised an overnight rate of NZ$7. These are surrounding-area prices, not Basement-specific rates, and can change.

Rideshare or taxi drop-off would have been simplest on Cambridge Terrace or near Courtenay Place, subject to traffic restrictions and event-night congestion. Because the venue is currently closed under the Basement name, there is no confirmed door, queue or drop-off arrangement to follow now.

### Nearby Amenities

The site sat within one of Wellington’s most concentrated nightlife districts. Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace offered bars, restaurants, takeaway food and late-night meeting points within a short walk. The Cambridge Hotel at 28 Cambridge Terrace remains a nearby hospitality landmark with food, drinks and recurring social programming, including jazz, quiz and weekend activities.

Te Papa, the waterfront and Oriental Bay are also close enough to shape a wider evening itinerary, although the former Basement itself was primarily a late-night destination rather than a dinner venue. Visitors attending a historical Basement-style club night would typically have eaten before entering, then used nearby bars and takeaway venues before or after dancing.

Late-night transport required planning. Wellington’s central-city buses and taxi services do not operate on a single uniform overnight pattern, and club closing times could coincide with reduced public transport frequency. A visitor leaving an event around 4am would have needed to check the current night-bus, taxi or rideshare options in advance.

### What Makes This Venue Special

Basement’s appeal was less about polished architecture than about the contrast between the dignified city building above and the informal dance room below. The 1930 former Post Office gave the address a strong historical setting, while the basement offered a deliberately underground atmosphere. That tension helped the room feel separate from Wellington’s larger, more formal theatres and concert venues.

The site also mattered because it was small enough for emerging promoters and specialist music communities to take risks. Club 121’s history shows how a local party collective could move from house parties and temporary locations into a regular club base, then use that base to present local selectors, international visitors and experimental formats. The cultural value was therefore tied to access, community and continuity rather than scale.

The venue’s contribution to Wellington’s economy has not been quantified in a dedicated impact study located for this guide. It is reasonable to infer that regular club nights supported nearby bars, restaurants, taxis and accommodation, particularly because the room was embedded in the Courtenay Place entertainment district. The stronger documented impact is cultural: the venue supported dance-music networks, promoter development and a recognisable underground identity in Wellington.

### Visitor Tips and Information

Do not buy a ticket for an event described simply as “Basement Wellington” without checking the exact business name and address. The city’s former Basement Bar, Club 121 and b.Space occupied related or overlapping histories, while Basement Theatre is a different venue in Auckland. As of 15 September 2026, no verified Basement-branded event programme has been located for the Cambridge Terrace site.

Historical club listings commonly marked events R18 and required valid identification. One private event explicitly stated “no ID, no entry”, and other listings used late-night entry windows. These were event policies rather than a single permanent rulebook, so any future operator could set different age, identification, bag, photography or dress requirements.

No authoritative accessibility statement has been found for the former Basement Bar, Club 121 or b.Space. The available material does not confirm a step-free entrance, accessible toilet, hearing loop, accessible viewing platform, companion-ticket policy or evacuation arrangements. Because the venue occupied a basement and later underwent earthquake-strengthening work, visitors with mobility, sensory or medical access requirements should obtain written confirmation from any future operator before attending.

The practical historical advice is straightforward: arrive early for limited-capacity or high-demand events, carry accepted identification, use earplugs for loud electronic nights, arrange a safe trip home before entering and avoid assuming that a named event will have door tickets. Most importantly, confirm the current operator and venue name, because the original Basement business is closed.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is Basement Wellington still open?

No. The former Basement Bar at 21–23 Cambridge Terrace is not currently trading under the Basement name. The room later operated as Club 121 and b.Space. b.Space closed for earthquake-strengthening work in 2025, and no verified reopening or Basement-branded programme has been found through 15 September 2026.

#### Where was Basement Wellington located?

Basement was beneath 21–23 Cambridge Terrace in Te Aro, close to Courtenay Place. The building is the former Cambridge Terrace Post Office, completed in 1930, and later became associated with backpacker accommodation and nightlife. A bus shelter is recorded opposite the address, making the site relatively easy to locate from the central city.

#### Is Basement Wellington the same as Basement Theatre?

No. Basement Theatre is an Auckland performing-arts venue on Lower Greys Avenue, with theatre and studio spaces and a programme of plays, comedy, dance and interdisciplinary performance. Basement Wellington was a separate Cambridge Terrace bar and nightclub. The similar name has caused search confusion, particularly because both venues have hosted live performance and nightlife events.

#### What happened to Basement Bar?

Archived listings describe Basement Bar as permanently closed. The same Cambridge Terrace basement later became associated with Club 121, a house-and-techno club, and then b.Space, which reopened in 2024 with a promoter-led community-nightclub model. b.Space subsequently closed for seismic strengthening. The available records do not document a return of the original Basement Bar brand.

#### What type of events did Basement host?

Basement’s historical programme centred on DJs, dance parties, themed nightlife, bar events and occasional live or showcase performances. The Club 121 and b.Space eras concentrated more heavily on house, techno, garage, bass, breaks and related electronic styles. The room was suited to late-night standing events rather than seated theatre, conferences or large concerts. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-wellington/basement)

#### Were there Basement events between 2021 and 2026?

The documented 2021–2026 record is mainly under the Club 121 and b.Space names rather than Basement. Examples include 121 Soundsystem and Eden Burns in 2021; electronic bookings in 2022; b.Space events with Aloka, Robbie Doherty, Soul Mass Transit System and other local and touring artists in 2024; and final pre-construction events in February 2025. No verified 2026 event programme was found.

#### Are tickets currently available for Basement Wellington?

No current Basement Wellington tickets have been verified. Historical events used a mixture of advance sales, promoter ticketing, free-entry sessions and door admission. Because the original venue and its later successor are not operating under a confirmed 2026 programme, listings using the Basement name should be checked carefully for the exact venue, date, organiser and address.

#### How much did Basement tickets cost?

Historical listings suggest that many Club 121 and b.Space events fell roughly between NZ$10 and NZ$32, although some events were free and others used different pricing for private parties or touring artists. Those figures are useful only as a record of past pricing. They are not current Basement prices and should not be used to budget for a future event without a confirmed operator.

#### What was Basement Wellington’s capacity?

No authoritative maximum capacity or certificate has been found. One private 2022 event was advertised as limited to 100 people, but that was an event-specific limit rather than proof of the room’s maximum occupancy. Secondary guides suggest a larger standing capacity, but the figures are not independently documented. Do not rely on an online estimate for safety or accessibility planning. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/coastal-club-night-chapter-17-o-week-2022-private-event-24feb2022)

#### Did Basement have seats?

Basement was primarily a standing-room club with a dance floor, bar and DJ or performance position. There is no verified evidence of fixed theatre seating, numbered seats, a balcony or a formal VIP section. Any stools or benches described in secondary material were for resting rather than structured viewing. Layout and furniture could change according to the promoter and event.

#### What was the sound system like?

Club 121 was recognised as having a dedicated club sound system designed to reproduce electronic music and low-end frequencies. A b.Space techno listing also advertised Further Sound equipment and laser lighting. Full technical specifications, speaker models, amplifier power, decibel limits and lighting inventories were not published, so the venue should be understood as bass-focused rather than as a fully documented production house.

#### Was Basement Wellington an R18 venue?

Many historical events were advertised as R18, particularly late-night club nights, and at least one listing stated that no valid identification meant no entry. Age rules were event-specific rather than necessarily identical across every operator and promoter. Anyone attending a future event at the address should check the individual event conditions and bring accepted photo identification. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/coastal-club-night-chapter-17-o-week-2022-private-event-24feb2022)

#### Was Basement wheelchair accessible?

No reliable public accessibility statement has been found for the former Basement Bar, Club 121 or b.Space. The available records do not confirm a step-free route, accessible toilet, hearing loop, wheelchair viewing space or accessible evacuation plan. Because the room was underground and later subject to strengthening work, visitors should obtain current confirmation from any future operator before purchasing a ticket.

#### Where could visitors park for Basement?

The venue did not have a documented dedicated car park. Visitors historically relied on nearby street parking and central-city car parks around Courtenay Place, Cambridge Terrace and the waterfront. Current surrounding examples include after-hours rates from NZ$5 at some operators and an advertised NZ$7 overnight rate at a Taranaki Street facility, but prices and access can change.

#### Could people reach Basement by public transport?

Yes, historically the address was well placed for central Wellington public transport. A bus shelter is recorded opposite 21–23 Cambridge Terrace, and Courtenay Place is a major entertainment and transport area. Bus routes, night services and stop arrangements change, so visitors to any future event should check the current timetable rather than rely on old club listings.

#### Did Basement serve food?

Historical descriptions focus on drinks, bar promotions and nightlife rather than a full kitchen or restaurant service. Some archived listings mention basic snacks, but there is no reliable, complete menu or food-service specification. Visitors generally treated Basement as a place to drink and dance, with meals and substantial food available at nearby Courtenay Place and Cambridge Terrace venues.

#### What did visitors say about Basement?

Archived reviews praised the low drink prices, friendly staff, international atmosphere, music and energetic nightlife. Other reviews criticised management decisions, promotional clarity and individual service experiences. The aggregated historical rating was positive overall, but the reviews are dated and refer to the former Basement Bar rather than the later b.Space operation.

#### Why was Basement important to Wellington nightlife?

Its importance came from scale and access. The room was small enough for emerging DJs, local promoters and specialist communities to experiment without the infrastructure of a large concert venue. Through the Club 121 period, the site connected Wellington’s house and techno scene with touring artists, pop-up events and wider festival activity, helping maintain an underground dance culture in the central city.

#### Will the Cambridge Terrace basement reopen?

No confirmed reopening date has been located as of 15 September 2026. The most recent reliable reporting found says b.Space closed for earthquake-strengthening construction, while later community discussion still treated the venue as closed. That does not establish a permanent demolition or final closure, but it does mean visitors should not assume that Basement, Club 121 or b.Space is available for events.

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