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AW – The Nerve Album Tour
AW THE NERVE ALBUM TOUR. WITH Hoi!Hoi! & Salad Boys R18. R.O.A.R.
Soundscape Sirens | Summer Tour
THE THIRD TIDE — DESCENT 21 March 2026 — Darkroom, Christchurch The shore disappears. This is the deep water — the point of surrender. The stories reach new depths and the pressure builds. Don’t fight it. Breathe. From beneath the surface, Soundscape Sirens emerge. After months of silence the collective returns with their Summer Tour 2026. Promising even deeper sonic storytelling from this trio of eclectic kiwi beatmakers. This is your invitation. Your passage. Your escape. The tour opens 28…
BROOKLANDS SOUND HEDGE FEST – OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
The party doesn't stop when the gates close: Join us for the HEDGE FEST OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY -Keeping the party going deep into the night with the best vibes, sounds & people all in one place. This is where the night really kicks off, if you were at HEDGE FEST then this is where you want to finish up
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
A Thursday Noise Situation – Strings Speak Mountains, Coelacanth, Celebrity Death Machine
Join us at darkroom from 8pm, 26mar for out of towner Strings Speak Mountains, and the return of Coelacanth, and local heroes Celebrity Death Machine. Strings Speak Mountains is an experimental pursuit, using noise as therapy. Mixing ambient washes of guitar & vocals, with blistering distortion & pleading screams. Under the mountain of distortion, pray for the amplifiers to sing us to sleep. Coelacanth: Stepping on the line and frequently crossing it between guitar based atmospheres and noisy electronics. Celebrity…
The Charlotte Sometimes
The Charlotte Sometimes performing live at Darkroom 27th March, joining the stage will be Minerva and Secret Admirer. 8:00pm Doors 8:30 Secret Admirer 9:15 Minerva 10:00 The Charlotte Sometimes R18. R.O.A.R.
Fazed On A Pony – Swan – Album Release Tour w/ Pickle Darling
Fazed on a Pony is embarking on a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album swan, out January 23 2026 on Melted Ice Cream and Meritorio Records. Pickle Darling (who recently released their excellent album 'Bots') will be opening the show. _ Fazed on a Pony is the recording project of Tāmaki-based songwriter Peter McCall. Featuring elements of indie rock, alt-country and emo, McCall’s songs address the uncertainties of life with warmth, wit, and emotional immediacy. swan…
Fazed On A Pony – Swan – Album Release Tour w/ Pickle Darling
Fazed on a Pony is embarking on a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album swan, out January 23 2026 on Melted Ice Cream and Meritorio Records. Pickle Darling (who recently released their excellent album 'Bots') will be opening the show. _ Fazed on a Pony is the recording project of Tāmaki-based songwriter Peter McCall. Featuring elements of indie rock, alt-country and emo, McCall’s songs address the uncertainties of life with warmth, wit, and emotional immediacy. swan…
Back to the 80s Dance Party
Back to the 80s Dance Party! After a 12 month break we are back with the best 80s night in town!! Come along for a night of music from the best decade, the 80s! DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will be playing all your favourites! Playing New Wave, Pop, Synth-pop, New Romantic, Rock and of course, Cheese! Expect songs by such artists as; A-Ha, Bananarama, Billy Idol, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, Dead Or Alive, Def Leppard,…
Art Exhibition – The Art of Devotion
You’re invited to attend the opening evening for 'The Art of Devotion', the first public exhibition by new artist Shaun Hickland. This collection of manuscript illustrations is inspired by the devotional and illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, blending faith, beauty and cognitive devotion. Since 2017, Shaun has been creating pieces combining calligraphy, border illustrations and illuminated capitals in his own unique style. A period in Ireland gave a Celtic and theological flavour to his latest pieces, and inspired reflections…
Levi Genes And The Moon Spins Band
Levi Genes and the Moon Spins Band, also featuring The Outboard Motors. Original Indy folk/rock at its best, featuring two of Christchurch's hardest working bands. Doors Open at 7pm Support live, local and original music R18. R.O.A.R.
Powder Chutes w/ The Boondocks
For a long time now we’ve been wanting to do some shows with The Boondocks… So we’re stoked to announce that The Boonies are joining Pow Chu for our first tour of 2026. Boom! And (drum roll) for the Christchurch / Ōtautahi show on 17 April at Dark Room it’s our absolute pleasure to announce that joining us as Very Special Guests are the incredible Ragweed!… Boom Boom! This is a seriously stacked line-up…. It means tickets are about to…
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/…