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LX Liquid Exchange Final Show!
Liquid Exchange mark their final show celebrating Monika's LP release on Spearhead Records. How We Saw Forever LP comes out 21st August, marking Monika's first full length solo dnb project. He's bringing together his favourite DJs in Christchurch to help him mark the occasion Come party with us one last time https://spearheadrecords.bandcamp.com/.../how-we-saw-forever Monika (Spearhead Records) Andy Zero Little Bird Rasty
Dogfest 2026
An eclectic mix of bands from around New Zealand descend upon The Loons to raise money and support animal welfare.
Big Sima And Boomtown – The Price Of Peace Ep Release Tour!! (Chch/AA)
The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ's hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities, special guests, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don't sleep on this one. Support…
Go Live Festival 2026
Bringing 13 live and local Aotearoa acts to the Christchurch Town Hall. Across 4 stages, Go Live is stacked with local talent from Ōtautahi and beyond. Check out the epic lineup: Opshop Push Push There's a Tuesday Pluto Volts The Boondocks Into The Void Caitlin The Eastern Velveteen Saint Peter's Thursday Lunar Intruder Dig The Gig Winner
Stop Dead Fest 2026 With Lovers Anonymous, The Mulls And More
* Lightning bolt emojis! * Get ready, Stank Asaph Street, it's time for Stop Dead! Sat Aug 22 at Darkroom! Featuring sets from old faves THE MULLS, new faves LOVERS ANONYMOUS, plus two new acts, LOOK OVER THERE and REVERBERATORS playing their first ever gigs! Showcasing a mix of local artists from indie and acoustic, to heavier and more experimental, this event offers a taster session of the many different musical communities and genres who take to the Darkroom stage…
Marlee Spear and Cherry Red
You're in for a night of sonic delights with two stand out acts - first Cherry Red, followed by Marlee Spear. There will be rock, there will be roll, there will be indie, there will be soul. There will be chance to dance, and dance to chance, and all in all, an opportunity to get lost in the feeling of MUSIC in all caps. We're here to make a place where you can come spend the evening being alive with…
Haven: DJ Ali (AUS) // Brutal Fairy // Hunter
With the end of the winter on the horizon HAVEN are back with another Galaxy Arcade rave and a guest from across the Tasman to bring that warmth and sweat back in to your life… We are proud to invite Naarm’s master of Techno-Trance mutations DJ Ali to perform in Aotearoa for the first time. With a sound that straddles euphoria, driving 4-4 rhythms, and live electronic manipulation his productions have been released on a raft of leading techno labels…
Taste Slumcuts
bass//club//140//footwork//160//dnb What's this then? Following the release of UNDERCUTS VOL.1 we thought it right to put on a night of bass, footwork, 140s, 160s and whatever else we feel like playing. This first installment of a Slumcuts party features a lineup of tasty producers and DJs from across Te Wai Pounamu: Bahns Luna Nevermind Mixgril Bulla Get amoungst with these fine few for a damn good party. 9pm until deep into the night. Ticket prices are not based on when…
Big Sima And Boomtown – The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour!! (Chc/R18)
The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ's hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities, special guests, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don't sleep on this one. Support:…
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Christchurch Singing & Strummin’ Lyttelton based musician, Al Park, is celebrating his fiftieth year of strumming, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region. From the early days of his Mollet Street venue; through the 80’s at Sumners, Marine Tavern; the 90’s with the Latter Day Sinners; to Al’s bar at the start of the century; then the Harbour Union after the earthquakes and, his solo shows and the very popular, regular, Wednesday…
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
KATABASIS
"KATABASIS" is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! Featuring: Crisis (Hardcore), Exanimus (Death Metal), Kurupted (Street Metal), Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge), Bludgeoner (OSDM), Exentera (OSDM), and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) Join us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you're there to chill and enjoy the bands, or get rowdy in the mosh - come and…
Mel Parsons – Castle Hill Album Release Tour
Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres. Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Friday September 4…
Steampunk Fish – ‘Agency & Reality’ EP Release Show
ITS HAPPENING! ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!! Over the last 2 years, Steampunk Fish have been working tirelessly to put together a concoction of music they can be proud of...and they have done it!!! They're so proud of it that they want you to be able to sonically assault your eardrums on demand. Which is why on 28th August, SPF are celebrating their debut 6-track EP "Agency & Reality" and they want you there with them. Join them alongside prog-metal beauties Tephra…