VerbCrawl
VerbCrawl is a one-night literary takeover scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Wellington's central business district. The event features a diverse lineup of 20 individual sessions held across various eclectic and cozy venues, focusing on the work of local writers and artists.
- Date
- Nov 14, 2026
- Status
- Upcoming
Event summary
Highlights
- A one-night-only literature takeover in Wellington's CBD
- Features 20 distinct events showcasing local writing talent
- Utilizes a range of eclectic and cozy city venues
- Individual events ticketed at $10 each
The 2026 program includes 20 specific events designed to showcase the voices of local writers. These sessions are distributed throughout various venues, allowing attendees to move between different locations to experience a variety of literary perspectives. Each individual event within the crawl is ticketed at an affordable rate to encourage broad participation from the community.
While the primary Verb Readers & Writers Festival takes place earlier in the year during September, VerbCrawl acts as a supplementary celebration of the capital's literary scene. It emphasizes accessibility and the use of unconventional spaces for literary discourse, moving beyond traditional theater or lecture hall settings.
Practical details
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- Wellington
Before attending
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Sources and further information
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Location map
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