October 2026
Ōtautahi Rama
The first ever Rama in the South Island is a worthy two-stage doozy! A collaboration with Interlude will please your senses in alternate spaces intentionally crafted for sonic glee and silly mingling... Sourcing seasoned talent from across the motu of both the bassy and melodic varieties, it won't be your normal club night in Ōtautahi. Can't wait to share a dancefloor and a kōrero! Featuring... DOCJOC Jousey Porcelain Craigslist Cee Pete Green
Find out more »City Doof
Boom Candy presents City Doof City Doof is back after a year hiatus for its 20th edition and ready to shake the foundations of Christchurch with night of heavy weight rollers, dub step and funky drum & bass. We're bringing the heat, the vibes, and the downright filth with our 20th installation of CITY DOOF!!!! We've stacked the lineup with local legends for a night of full noise DNB & Dubstep!!! featuring: OPTIMUS GRYME MISH & GREEEN INDECISIVE BULLA NEUTZE…
Find out more »Unity Fundraiser
We're back! This time it's a fundraiser for Kahu Carter, our Green Party MP running for Christchurch Central! The community has truly come together for this one! Starting at 7pm, we've got live graffiti, market stalls, petition signing, educational booths and art installations for you to enjoy. As always, the spotlight of this event is music. We've got an insane lineup of our favourites from the local Aotearoa Hip-Hop scene here in Ōtautahi and all the way from Tāmaki and…
Find out more »STARS Ōtautahi 2026
It’s time for the iconic Stars In Their Eyes now rebranded as STARS Ōtautahi 2026 talent quest. Come and support your friends or cheer on the amazing everyday legends that enter and give it their all. Contestants sing live on stage with our legendary house band all hosted by the master himself Keith Preene (aka Shay Horay). This show sells out without fail, so grab your tickets now while you still can. It’s guaranteed to be best night out this…
Find out more »Minerva With The Perfect Gun And Plastic Manor
Ōtautahi alt-rock, shoegaze band Minerva are returning to Space Academy after a brief hiatus for new material and out of town shows! Excited to be joined by two other local acts: rock n roll The Perfect Gun and the alt-rock, post-punk Plastic Manor!!
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