Folly Party 2025

This is not your standard literary event.

8 November 2025

8pm - 5am approx

Wellington, NZ

Huge thanks to Vernon McCarthy for production wisdom, DJ magic and pulling the entire show - lighting, sound and DJ lineup - together.

Picture this

DJs spinning all night. People reciting erotica in shadowy alcoves. The Folly Party is the kind of party where Dionysus would feel underdressed and everyone wants to be in the cuddle pile.

Folly is the literary journal that accidentally won international awards while rarking up the local literary gatekeepers. The Folly Party celebrates the official release of Issue 003 - fresh from its Frankfurt Book Fair debut (thanks, MCH) where it is representing our small island nation.

This isn’t your standard book launch. For one, we charge for entry. (That’s right, art costs money and so do decent parties). But, you also leave with a copy of an internationally awarded literary publication that will look very fancy on your coffee table.

This is both a celebration and a fundraiser, so proceed with amusement and leave your judgement at the door.

Choose your level of depravity below.

Folly Party

Standard entry: The Bourgeois
NZ$55.00
Sold Out
The Peasant Supporter
NZ$35.00
Sold Out
The Friends of Folly Patron Access
NZ$195.00
The Emperor: Sold Out
NZ$1,500.00
UPGRADE: ROYAL ARRIVAL
NZ$100.00

What previous party goers are saying

  • “Party of the fucking year."

    O.B.

  • “I spent all night in a cupboard and I was so happy.”

    N.F.

  • “Can't wait to read it. I heard 001 was really sexually debauched."

    C.B.

  • “Have you found my bra? It's teeny tiny and I lost it on the dancefloor."

    L.P.

  • "Fabulous, loved every minute! Still trying to get the blue off my nipple."

    T.J.