January 2026
OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & 59 to 1 will take you on a journey celebrating the Dark 80s featuring Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, Future Pop, Cold Wave, Synth Pop +more Expect to hear music from a selection of these artists and more; ALIEN SEX FIEND, AND ONE, BAUHAUS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, CHRISTIAN DEATH, CLAN OF XYMOX, COCTEAU TWINS, COVENANT, DEAD CAN DANCE, DEATH CULT, DEPECHE MODE, ECHO AND THE…
Find out more »Lovers Anonymous EP Release at Darkroom
Lean into raw sentimentality with Ōtautahi-dwelling duo Lovers Anonymous as they celebrate the release of their Self-Titled Debut E.P. Born from a shared interest in navigating love and existence in a stripped back indie/folk ballad font, Lovers Anonymous is the symbiotic and freshly conceived collaboration of singer-songwriter Hannah-Grace Horton and guitarist James Wakerley. Accompanied by self-produced queer loverboy Willowby (alternative RB) and introspective word-weaving superman Lafayette Hudson (alternative indie pop), expect an evening of refreshing sensitivity, warmth, and unadulterated yearning.
Find out more »Lovers Anonymous EP Release
Lean into raw sentimentality with Ōtautahi-dwelling duo Lovers Anonymous as they celebrate the release of their Self-Titled Debut E.P. Born from a shared interest in navigating love and existence in a stripped back indie/folk ballad font, Lovers Anonymous is the symbiotic and freshly conceived collaboration of singer-songwriter Hannah-Grace Horton and guitarist James Wakerley. Accompanied by self-produced queer loverboy Willowby (alternative R&B) and introspective word-weaving superman Lafayette Hudson (alternative indie pop), expect an evening of refreshing sensitivity, warmth, and unadulterated year
Find out more »S.E.I.S.M.I.C Australia Tour Fundraiser
S.E.I.S.M.I.C is ripping into the new year and they're kicking it off by raising funds for their first trip across the ditch! The Ōtautahi psych rock four piece is super excited to be a part of a new reciprocal touring programme being run by Massey University, the Darkroom and Altar bar. They'll be making the trek to Tasmania this coming May and they need your help to make it back home. Come hang out on the 31st of January with…
Find out more »February 2026
Wytones, One32nd, Dull Drones
Ease yourself into Waitangi weekend with this gig offering a buffet of sounds. Thursday Feb 5th Doors open at 8pm Tickets $10 at door and Under the Radar. Wytones - Check out the insane grooves of the Wytones. Part riffs, part grooves, all killer. One32rd - Gritty guitar and bass rhythms, operatic growlings. How punk can you get. dull drones - Check this first appearance at the darkroom by local band.
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