September 2026
Darkroom Free Pub Quiz
Join us for a FREE pub quiz hosted by Feather Unsure. Last Wednesday of every Month Doors open at 7pm Quiz kicks off 7:30pm Darkroom 336 St Asaph St Free entry! Teams of up to 6 people welcome. Bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, plus spot prizes throughout the night. Bookings essential, email info@darkroom.bar to book a table for your team R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »October 2026
Lakeward – featuring Steampunk Fish And Tephra
Lakeward once again take to the darkroom stage, bringing with them their brand of bass-focused prog rock, designed to groove and emotionally headbang to. Led by Cam Giddens on bass and backed up by Dean Gibson on the drumkit, the duo are a must see for anyone who is a fan of bass, odd time signatures, and a china cymbal being hit rather hard. They will be joined by Tephra, an Otautahi post-rock/metal trio that create melancholic and atmospheric music…
Find out more »Rowena Wise – Debut New Zealand Solo Tour
Rowena Wise Aotearoa Debut Tour Presented by The Slack Agency, Beloved Records, Remote Control Records: This spring, Rowena Wise makes her long-awaited New Zealand debut, bringing an intimate solo show across the motu for the first time. With just voice and guitar, Rowena’s songs hit with a rare kind of clarity - tender, point-blank, and unafraid of the quietest truths. Recent accolades include in August, her second studio album Bad Things Feel Good* became her first to enter a national…
Find out more »Where’s Jai Tour – Christchurch
Don’t miss Where’s Jai on tour. A five-piece band from New Zealand, Where’s Jai deliver a raw, high-energy pop-rock show built around two female lead vocalists whose voices will stop you in your tracks. Expect screaming lyrics back at the stage, massive moments of energy, and gut-wrenching emotional highs. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists Grace Allis and Leigh Edmeades, and backed by Michael Walmsley (guitar), Jai Nielsen (bass), and Gene Todd (drums), the band is gaining serious momentum. Fresh off the…
Find out more »Darkroom’s 15th Birthday Soiree
Darkroom first opened its doors to the public in October 2011! 15 years on we're inviting the Darkroom community along to a black tie soirée to celebrate 15 years of live music at 336 St Asaph St! Friday October 2nd Doors open 7pm with nibbles served 7-7:30pm Live entertainment from 7:30pm from Violet French and the Woolston Operatic Society, and The Mulls. Ticket includes entry to the event, nibbles, and a welcome drink (your choice of non alcoholic soda, bubbles…
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