July 2026
Beyond Music: Special Interest Mini Lecture Night
A series of short presentations from some of our fave Darkroom regulars about what they get up to beyond making music & attending gigs here! Darkroom's music community is a wonderfully diverse and interesting group of people. We love hearing snippets of everyone's lives when you're at our venue, and want to give folks an opportunity to talk about their hobbies, studies, work, art and interests beyond their time spent here! Our guest speakers and topics are: The NZ Praying…
Find out more »Macey Presents ‘Once’ – Christchurch
MACEY presents 'ONCE' in Christchurch on July 17th - An unforgettable evening celebrating the New Zealand/UK artist as he releases his highly anticipated sophomore album 'ONCE' This event marks MACEY's first headline tour in over three years, promising an intimate and exhilarating experience for fans old and new. The night will feature the debut of tracks from ONCE, showcasing MACEY's signature blend of indie-rock, folk, and soul. Following the success of his heartfelt singles, including the recent release, We Still…
Find out more »Lazy Ghost ‘Silly Little Tour’
Fresh off the release of their latest singles Winnie Blues and yet to be released Milk Bones, Australian psychedelic surf-rock outfit LAZY GHOST are hitting the road for this Silly Little Tour. Australia and New Zealand, it's time. Known for their sun-soaked melodies, fuzzy guitars and energetic live shows, the band have amassed millions of streams while building a loyal following through years of touring across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Find out more »Lee Martin Album Launch
LEE MARTIN Album Release Show at the Piano Christchurch Celebrating the release of her 4th studio album —Marlene An unforgettable evening of Storytelling Original Country Soul Music Humour & Heart Powerful Live Performance Featuring Lee Martin and her incredible 6-piece band for one special night only. Lee and her band will also be joined on stage by an artist painting the band while they perform - allowing the audience to watch art unfold in front of their eyes. Raw, soulful,…
Find out more »Ben Woods – Album Preview
Our very own Ben Woods Group returns to the harbour for an exclusive first preview of a brand new LP, recorded across Lyttelton, Auckland and Melbourne over four years. This marks their first time performing together since touring 2022's Dispeller, hailed by UK music journal The Quietus as 'a weirdly accessible, creaky-yet-meticulous marvel.' On July 17th, Woods' six-piece band will transform the Lyttelton Arts Factory into an immersive new space that challenges the tired rituals of performance. Come and hear…
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