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October 2026
GRIFTFEST
We at GRIFTHORSE present for your consideration GRIFTFEST. First, there was a choice. Do what's been done before? Or strive for more? A debut album to be released. A debut headline show to be booked. Are we doomed to forever repeat this cycle? GRIFTHORSE said “NO! THERE MUST BE MORE!” Thus, GRIFTFEST was born. A headline show became a festival. A celebration of an album became a celebration of a scene. The call was made, and the heroes of our…
Find out more »Unity Fundraiser
We're back! This time it's a fundraiser for Kahu Carter, our Green Party MP running for Christchurch Central! The community has truly come together for this one! Starting at 7pm, we've got live graffiti, market stalls, petition signing, educational booths and art installations for you to enjoy. As always, the spotlight of this event is music. We've got an insane lineup of our favourites from the local Aotearoa Hip-Hop scene here in Ōtautahi and all the way from Tāmaki and…
Find out more »Louis Baker ‘Trouble’ Album Release Tour
Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Louis Baker returns with a nationwide headline tour celebrating his forthcoming second studio album, Trouble, released on 9 October. To celebrate the release of Trouble, Baker will embark on a 9-date nationwide tour across Aotearoa throughout October and November, performing songs from the new album alongside favourites from across his catalogue. The tour begins with a series of intimate solo performances before expanding into full-band shows. Written, produced and arranged by Baker across 2024…
Find out more »November 2026
Old Mervs
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks. This October and November, Dave and Henry will play a string of shows across Australia and New Zealand, stepping up into rooms including Melbourne's Forum and Sydney's Enmore Theatre for the first time. The tour comes hot on the heels of Carparks official release date of Friday 2 October. Reuniting with producer Chris Collins (Royel Otis,…
Find out more »Shonen Knife – Aotearoa Tour 2026
Fist-pumping, fun-loving, “candy”-shouting punks, unite! In the most southerly tour yet, this NOVEMBER Shonen Knife generously offer one of the most joyous live-music gifts people will ever receive, bringing their quirky, food-focused pop punk performance to the good folk of Ōtepoti, Ōamaru and Ōtautahi - in addition to their Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau. “…a Shonen Knife gig is exactly what my soul has been crying out for. An electric and unashamedly fun, pop-punk masterclass. 2026 live show review, Leeds,…
Find out more »December 2026
THE NOMAD REGENERATE NZ TOUR CHRISTCHURCH
THE NOMAD BRINGS 30 YEARS OF BASS CULTURE TO AOTEAROA ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ Tour After three decades of making music, DJing and pushing Aotearoa’s bass culture forward, The Nomad returns to the road this October, November and early December for his national ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ Tour. Joined by MC Antsman and featuring immersive visuals from warpTV, the tour will bring The Nomad’s signature blend of dub, reggae, house, jungle and drum & bass to dancefloors across Aotearoa, with local…
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