The Coven Ball: Leather & Lace

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC+13:00

Whisky & Wood Events | Wellington

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The Coven Ball: Leather & Lace
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The Coven Ball is Back – And Naughtier Than Ever!
Get ready to unleash your inner vixen at Coven: Leather & Lace – our most seductive event of the year returns for its second spellbinding edition!
Expect a night full of provocative delights: dazzling burlesque performances, flash tattoos, a spanking booth (yes, really!), and tantalizing treats lurking around every dark corner. And don’t forget – there are spot prizes for the fiercest looks, so bring your best Leather or Lace fantasy.
Who’s it for?
Coven is a celebration crafted exclusively for queer women and gender minorities. Whether you’re sapphic, trans, nonbinary, genderqueer – this is your night to shine.
Evening Highlights:
- 7pm Cocktail Hour: Fabulous arrival photos, sip on our sexy drink specials and soak in the vibes with live sapphic music.
- An evening of entertainment from burlesque, to the kinkier kind, and flash tattoos by an incredible local artist
- Our infamous dessert grazing table
Tickets are strictly limited – and they WILL sell out. Secure yours now and don’t miss the queer event everyone will be talking about.
Coming Solo? You’re Not Alone.
Don’t be nervous if you’re planning to come on your own – Coven is built for connection. Whether it’s your first queer event or your hundredth, you’ll be surrounded by a community that gets it. From the moment you arrive, there’ll be friendly faces, welcoming vibes, and plenty of chances to mingle, and connect. Coven is about belonging – and there’s a place here for you.
Coven Kaupapa
For queer women and gender minorities, spaces like this are rare, vital, and sometimes, life-changing. In a world that constantly centers cishet norms, Coven offers a space where we are the default – where you can fully show up as yourself, be seen, celebrated and surrounded by YOUR community.
For many in our Coven, this is one of the only opportunities we feel comfortable enough to experience nightlife free from the male gaze, tokenism, fear, or the need to shrink ourselves to fit in. It’s a space where sapphic, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people aren’t just welcomed – we are centered. It’s for those who are often pushed to the margins, who rarely feel represented in “inclusive” spaces that still cater to the mainstream.
This night exists because we need it – and because we create it, together.
Accessibility
The event is held upstairs at Whisky & Wood, a stunning venue with gender-neutral bathrooms and lift access (note there is a small bump as you enter). Staff will be ready to help if needed. Have specific accessibility needs? Reach out directly at [email protected].
Community Tickets
We want Coven to be for everyone. At checkout, consider donating toward our community ticket fund. Can’t afford a ticket? Email [email protected] with the subject “Free for Me” and your preferred name. We’ll be gifting free tickets on Friday 18 October.
If you made it this far... Good girl / Good they / Good boy / Good YOU!
Get ready for a night of queer joy, sexy surprises, and community magic.
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Whisky & Wood Events, Level 1, 60 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

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