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Di-lemma
Di-lemma are back, bringing their unique indie pop / rock sound to the Darkroom! Hannah’s beautiful soulful voice weaves over Hugh’s intricate guitar playing and Liam's inventive drumming, resulting in finely crafted original songs. Ranging from light acoustic to wall-of-noise, the strength of the songs and interplay will always surprise and delight.
Umami Disco
UMAMI DISCO FKA Club De Danse is back delivering another sizzlin' hot dose of Disco. Joined by local disco aficionados Sister Act, Finn, Luis Surcos & Mat Hoods. With a deep understanding of Disco and its heritage this will be a night laden full of rare cuts, deep grooves, classic tracks,unearthed gems & Obscure bangers to keep ya steppin. Safe Space: we are dedicated to creating a safe, harassment free space for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression,…
Lewis Parke – Death In Limbo w/ Tam Duugi and Louise Lune
This is the next gig I have coming up for you, playing alongside some really cool acts, it will be very fun night. Very excited for this one! DEATH IN LIMBO - promoting the first single ‘Clockwork’ from my album. and the music?..... LEWIS PARKE - @lewisparkemusic Lewis Parke is a mysterious alt indie pop act with a bite. Featuring expansive spacey guitar, tight and precise drumming, bass sampling, soft vocals and an entire set of the Lewis’s best released…
THE FUSION UNDERGROUND!
Noise Section, Rabbbbitss, and Minerva are coming to the Wunderbar to rock a variety of styles! You will see elements of every scene from these Christchurch locals. Noise section runs a fully improvised set blending Jazz Fusion into DnB, House, and Dub. Rabbbbitss will follow with their blend of rock that mixes Post Punk and Psychedelia elements to create an energetic, reality-bending sound. And then headlining! Minerva! With their melody-oriented Shoegaze style that will carry the energy to the end…
Western Haikus Te Waipounamu Tour
hailing from te-whanganui-a-tara, western haikus is coming to ur city to make u sad asf! NELSON with: downriver thomas kelly-tait and the tommas kelly-tait trio kvokil CHRISTCHURCH with: abandoned carparks are you or have you ever been crisis this dog DUNEDIN with: with: Kim Hill FAHV Clemintine chur
Morgan La Fae – 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
Logan Edwards ‘Belong To Someone Else’ Tour With Emily Esplin
To celebrate the release of his debut EP 'Belong to Someone Else', Logan Edwards is heading around the motu for a six-date national tour backed by a full band. Across these shows, Logan will perform the songs from the EP alongside the music that inspired its creation, as well as snippets from his past projects that shaped the performer he is today. Joining the tour is Emily Esplin, another emerging solo artist, whose songwriting is emotionally heavy with an undeniable…
Come Together – Ok Computer – Radiohead
A SUPERGROUP OF AOTEAROA’S GREATEST MOST ACCLAIMED AND AWARD-WINNING ROCK ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS PERFORMING LEGENDARY ALBUMS LIVE IN CONCERT Three iconic albums. Three national tours. One powerhouse supergroup. New Zealand’s most successful rock series ever, COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026 with an electrifying trio of landmark albums: Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, Radiohead’s OK Computer and Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. Each album will be performed live, in full, by a rotating supergroup of Aotearoa’s most acclaimed rock artists and musicians — followed by a second…