August 2026
Go Live Festival 2026
Bringing 13 live and local Aotearoa acts to the Christchurch Town Hall. Across 4 stages, Go Live is stacked with local talent from Ōtautahi and beyond. Check out the epic lineup: Opshop Push Push There's a Tuesday Pluto Volts The Boondocks Into The Void Caitlin The Eastern Velveteen Saint Peter's Thursday Lunar Intruder Dig The Gig Winner
Find out more »Stop Dead Fest 2026 With Lovers Anonymous, The Mulls And More
* Lightning bolt emojis! * Get ready, Stank Asaph Street, it's time for Stop Dead! Sat Aug 22 at Darkroom! Featuring sets from old faves THE MULLS, new faves LOVERS ANONYMOUS, plus two new acts, LOOK OVER THERE and REVERBERATORS playing their first ever gigs! Showcasing a mix of local artists from indie and acoustic, to heavier and more experimental, this event offers a taster session of the many different musical communities and genres who take to the Darkroom stage…
Find out more »September 2026
Shred Fest – Feat Obscura (GER), FVKVSHIMA & Guests
September 2026 – Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming! The renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision. SHRED FEST 2026 promises a diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal — from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power. Every year, SHRED FEST sets its sights on a new continent, bringing together…
Find out more »ŌHC Fest – Ōtautahi Hardcore Festival
ŌHC Fest is back, we are proud to present a lineup of quality hardcore bands from across Aotearoa. Secret Headliner (We ask for your trust, you won't want to miss this.) Shuv-It (Tasman) Strap (Ōtepoti) Stitched Up (Ōtautahi) (First show) Crisis (Ōtautahi) Only You (Ōtautahi) Fast Plant (Ōtepoti) Hardcore culture in Ōtautahi. PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BUYING A TICKET: No pass outs No heavily intoxed We are not responsible if you hurt yourself and by being inside the venue you…
Find out more »October 2026
GRIFTFEST
We at GRIFTHORSE present for your consideration GRIFTFEST. First, there was a choice. Do what's been done before? Or strive for more? A debut album to be released. A debut headline show to be booked. Are we doomed to forever repeat this cycle? GRIFTHORSE said “NO! THERE MUST BE MORE!” Thus, GRIFTFEST was born. A headline show became a festival. A celebration of an album became a celebration of a scene. The call was made, and the heroes of our…
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