July 2026
Morgan La Fae – A Road secret house concert
Join Morgan La Fae for an intimate evening of dreamy pop goodness for this sweet & warm Matariki long weekend special! Morgan La Fae has always had a deep love for pop music & all of its encompassing elements. She writes music to encapsulate a dramatic dreamscape of sonic sadness. The cherry on top of her incredible songwriting & vocal talents, is her incomparable stage presence. She has a deep appreciation for the art of performance & loves to invite…
Find out more »Jungle Giants
The Jungle Giants are back, baby! After touring the world for the past 5 years the energetic 4 piece return to stages down under with their 5th studio album, 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'. Supported by up and comers The Tullamarines and Tear Drive these shows are for tastemakers and dancefloor demons alike.
Find out more »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 »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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