December 2025
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…
Find out more »Sandfly Album Release Show
SANDFLY HAS BEEN RELEASED! Following the long-awaited release of Sandfly's debut album, get ready to feel the power of it's electric LIVE experience. A night of big sound, great tunes and an electric atmosphere with support from Big John's House and Sam and Ollie. 11th of December at A Rolling Stone Bar, 579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011. DOORS OPEN: 7:30pm Sam and Ollie: 8:00pm Big John's House: 8:30pm Sandfly: 9:00pm
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