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OTHER VOICES perform the music of SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES
Sanctuary Events present The Best of SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Performed Live by OTHER VOICES Featuring a 2 hour showcase of songs from their punk beginnings thru to their iconic post-punk classics. OTHER VOICES will be performing a special selection of songs from almost every Banshees album. Expect to hear fan favourites, deep cuts and classic songs such as; Spellbound, Christine, Cities in Dust, The Passenger, Dear Prudence, Mirage, Love in a Void, Hong Kong Garden, Israel, Arabian Knights, Happy…
DROOK (USA) & ALH Mini-Festival – Christchurch
Very special two venue, mini-festival at Darkroom and Space Academy. Bands alternate so you can see everyone 🙂 7:00PM Doors Open 7:30PM Jess Aspinwell - Darkroom 8:00PM Grifthorse - Space Academy 8:30PM U-No Juno (DUD) - Darkroom 9:00PM Wurld Series - Space Academy 9:30PM Marsha - Darkroom 10:00PM Drook (USA) - Space Academy 10:40PM Trekkers Hotel (WKA) - Darkroom 11:10PM Slur (IVC) - Space Academy BANDS: Drook (USA) https://www.alowhum.com/drook Slur (IVC) https://www.facebook.com/SLURNZ/ U-No Juno (DUD) https://www.instagram.com/u_no_junoband/ Trekkers Hotel (WKA) https://www.instagram.com/trekkers_hotel/…
ANZAC Weekend Saturday – BnP, Salad Boys & Music Sucks
Come to Space Academy this ANZAC Saturday for a greeeeaaat show ~~featuring~~ -- BnP -- Don't miss this EXTREMELY RARE performance by BnP (featuring old, very old, and brand new songs). John will be bringing the trombone. Ben is turning 40! https://thebnp.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-mediocrity -- music sucks -- music sucks has existed since 2011 as a vehicle for Sam Wilkinson's weird, funny, sad songwriting - performing with a rotating cast of band members through the years. Now based in Nelson with a…
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.
Free Pub Quiz – April 2026
Join us for our monthly pub quiz at Darkroom, with your host Feather! No sports questions, promise! Weds April 29th 7pm doors, quiz starts 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 - please 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
Big League EP Tour – Christchurch
Melbourne indie rockers Big League make their return to NZ this May, and they're paying a visit to Darkroom to showcase choice cuts from their brand new EP, Windanswagger. For lovers of noisy anthems, and catchy guitar pop, this is an evening not to be missed. Supports: Best Bets, Hoihoi $15+BF pre-sale/ $20 on the door TICKETS SELLING FAST - THIS WILL SELL OUT! R18. R.O.A.R.
Resurgence- Electronic
It's time! The RESURGENT DJ's are back with another installment of Resurgence Electronic at the Red Light District bar on Victoria Street. The last installment was so hot the fire department was called (literally). Expect the lights turned way down, vibe turned up, and the freshest deep underground sounds rolling all night long. The Resurgent DJ trio play 'back to back' across the night, blending genres of MELODIC HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TECHNO, BREAKS & TRANCE. The night starts deep, melodic…
Tommy Emmanuel: Living In The Light Tour 2026
World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is thrilled to announce what is sure to be an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026. The five-date tour takes in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch. TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is a living legend in the world of acoustic guitar, celebrated for his jaw- dropping technique, innovation, and boundless musicality. He has enthralled audiences around the globe with his dazzling fingerstyle performances, and now, New Zealand will have the…
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
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
Stone Temple Pilots / Radiohead Tribute Show – Christchurch!
THE DEAD CIRCUS – STP Experience With Radiohead & Weezer Tributes !! LIVE AT THE LOONS, LYTTELTON | SAT 8TH NOV 2025 (After sold-out shows in 2023, 2024, and 2025) THE DEAD CIRCUS — the world’s #1 Stone Temple Pilots tribute return to Aotearoa’s stages to bring the noise once again. Get ready for Plush, Interstate Love Song, Creep, Down and all the STP anthems in a full-throttle set drenched in 90s alt-rock power. No backing tracks. No half-measures. Just…
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.