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Horn, Diet of Worms, Francisca Griffin
Dunedin! Come to Maggies cafe 46 stuart street for a night of live music starting at 8pm from Horn, Diet of Worms & Francisca Griffin. Tickets $15 from undertheradar! See you there :) https://h0rn.bandcamp.com/album/options https://franciscagriffin.bandcamp.com/album/the-spaces-between
Nopilot Live At Darkroom
The not to be missed debut performance from Ōtautahi Alt-Rock four piece NOPILOT. Sharing the stage will be the incredible Secret Admirer, and local legends Big John’s House. Doors at 8pm Show start 8:30pm
Tephra Joined By Hexxer and Minerva
Tephra are blasting into the new year with a return to the great Wunderbar bringing hipnotic and mesmorizing new tunes. Bringing the energy with crushing riffs and angelic vocals are Otautahi's finest alt rockers; Hexxer and Minerva. Ōtautahi based post rock trio Tephra are a new and upcoming band taking a fresh approach to a beloved sound that has been created in this very country, New Zealand. With inspirations like Jakob and HDU; Tephra bend typical songwriting with multi effects,…
RADIO WITHOUT PICTURES DJ Music Night
Sanctuary Events present Radio Without Pictures - DJ Music Night For a generation of music fans before the internet, Radio with Pictures (1976 - 1989) was a vital link to the music that mattered — and essential viewing before TV2's Sunday night horror flick. Revisit the classic tunes from the late 70's and 80's as DJ's Regress & Selecta Buddub take you on a journey of iconic music featuring punk, new wave, synth pop, indie, post-punk and more. Tickets from…
Port Noise
PORT NOISE 2026 Ōhinehou / Lyttelton — Saturday, February 21st A multi-venue music & arts festival across the port. Port Noise returns for its fourth year, transforming Ōhinehou/Lyttelton into a community-charged celebration of singular voices from across the motu and abroad. One ticket unlocks every venue, every performance, and the full atmosphere of the port’s biggest party. 2026 Lineup: Aaki • Craigslist DJs • Die! Die! Die! • Fazed on a Pony • G1 is Jack Peter Kettley • Georgia…
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.
A Thursday Noise Situation
A Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly event showcasing a variety of experimental, ambient, noise, and art music. Ranging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music, last Thursday of the month at Darkroom. Doors 8pm, music from 8:30pm Free entry R18 R.O.A.R
An Evening Out With StupidSaysWHAT!? And Ratcry
Ladies, Gentlemen, and everyone else please put your hands together for “An Evening Out with StupidSaysWHAT!?”. On a mission to release their first album this year, StupidSaysWHAT!? take to the stage bringing you with them on a musical journey through nostalgia. With a set full of classic covers and pop-punk inspired originals, get ready to be taken all the way back to the 2000s. Joining them at darkroom for the first time are the incredible punk-powerhouse 'RatCry'. With an impressive…
All Ages | Only You | Evergreen Terrace | ANTIBODY
LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG PRESENTS: All Ages Gig w/ Only You, Evergreen Terrace & ANTIBODY. Performing live at Space Academy on February 27th! Only You are a female-fronted emo band blending 90s emo nostalgia and the intensity of modern hardcore. Inspired by Title Fight, Scowl, Have Heart, and pretty much anything else that is suffixed by "core." Evergreen Terrace are a new 4-piece emo/melodic hardcore adjacent band from Springfield, or close enough! (Ōtautahi, Aotearoa). Taking inspiration from bands like Modern…
Early Cthulu Rising
One32nd are a newly formed, guitar driven, alt Goth band whose members come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds. Expect soaring operatic vocals mashed up with screaming growls and atmospheric guitar backed up by a solid back line to hold the groove. Footage link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/727614433757997 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578132437654 The Psychic Maps are a mash up of members of legendary indie bands Loves Ugly Children, Pumpkinhead and Squirm. Their richly textured layers of sound will wash over you, lift you…
Elizabeth and the Coven, Morgan La Fae, The Charlotte Sometimes
We get asked all time how people can support Darkroom amongst the changing cityscape as residential development pops up around us, and the answer is simple: come to a gig!!! If you've been meaning to make it down for a while, make it happen on Sat Feb 28th cos we've got some old friends and new faves lined up to take to the stage!! Join us for a night celebrating local Ōtautahi live music , with sets from self-described "corporate…
Prosa South Island Tour w/ Hoihoi and Mental Joy
Tāmaki Makaurau post-punk/post-hardcore band PROSA are bringing their EP release tour to the South Island After touring the North Island in December and playing shows with the likes of Dick Move, Back to the Hillside, Dead Empire and Late To Chelsea, Prosa are ready to bring their infectious blend of 80s post punk and 90s post hardcore to the South Island Joined in Ōtautahi Christchurch by two of the city's best local bands at the sublime Space Academy, this will…
Luna And The Aether w/ Enfire and Ragweed
333 - Triple threat all three-piece line up! Ōtautahi’s very own gothic alt-rock band ‘Luna And The Aether’ make their debut February 28th at Churchills Tavern, alongside the much awaited return of Stoner doom legends ‘Enfire’ and heavy hitting alt-metal lads from ‘Ragweed’ who are making serious waves in the Chch scene! Crushing riffs, melodic dream states and infectious grooves. Doors at 8:30pm
The Jackets
Since 2008, The Jackets have been touring internationally with their distinctive blend of Garage Psych Punk music and attitude, performing across Europe, the UK, the USA, Japan, Mexico, and Canada, with Australia and New Zealand next on the horizon. Known for their explosive live performances, infectious songs, and striking visual identity, The Jackets have earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling Garage live acts. linktr.ee/thejackets
Day We Ran – Debut NZ Tour
Fresh off supporting the Kooks on their UK arena tour and Sam Fender in Australia, Day We Ran bring their dogtown anthem rock to the shores of New Zealand in 2026!