December 2025
Lazy Ghost – Read My Mind Tour
Drifting somewhere between the coastline and the chaos, LAZY GHOST are sun-drenched, sharp-tongued, and impossible to ignore. Their brand of psychedelic surf rock leans into the good times but never hides from the mess underneath. With triple j unearthed rotation, sold-out shows across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and a slot at the final Splendour in the grass. Now they’re back with read my mind, a song that’s lived a few lives and finally found its moment. it’s dreamy, raw,…
Find out more »Kentucky Fried Children – Return of the Colonel
After more than a decade in hibernation, Ōtautahi’s favourite feast of Swampy, Southern-fried blues rock is back on the menu. The legendary Kentucky Fried Children return for one night only, serving up a greasy platter of their greatest hits - and misses. With local pop-punkers Goodbye Starlet and good time buddies St. Peter’s Thursday along for the wild hay-ride, it’s time to party like it’s 2014 all over again. This is one revival you don’t want to miss.
Find out more »Alegria! Dance For Joy! Latin World Music Dance Party!
2 bands- one night of joy and celebration for the festive season with Wilson Cumbia Machine and Mundi! Make a night of it and book a table for some delicious food and then dance the night away! La Wilson Cumbia Machine La Wilson cumbia machine Ignites the stage with psychedelic cumbia-percussion storms, hypnotic basslines, electric guitars, and voices that breathe life into the night. From Latin American roots to tropical psych explorations, each rhythm, note, and melody is an invitation…
Find out more »Tarn PK
~ F.O.M.O IS BACK~ Tarn PK is bringing his new EP ’F.O.M.O’ to live audiences in Christchurch on the 7th of December 7.30pm at Space Academy, with support from CAITLIN. With his newly formed 3 piece band, they’re stripping his sound down to the essentials; funky drum breaks, soaring synths and crunchy guitars, bringing a whole new dimension to the sound from the EP. F.O.M.O, is a reflection on burnout, ambition, and identity in a digitally overwhelmed world. It draws…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions Volume 3
Darkroom presents Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies, cosy corners, and unusual spots throughout Darkroom live music venue and Art Hole gallery. Featuring performances from: LAURA HERMANS - poet LOVERS ANONYMOUS - folk duo POLSON - ambient soundscape creators MERI ROSE - emotional tunes performed on keys, guitar and cello & DEEJ COOPER - our host for the evening here to guide you from stage to…
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