August 2026
Marlee Spear and Cherry Red
You're in for a night of sonic delights with two stand out acts - first Cherry Red, followed by Marlee Spear. There will be rock, there will be roll, there will be indie, there will be soul. There will be chance to dance, and dance to chance, and all in all, an opportunity to get lost in the feeling of MUSIC in all caps. We're here to make a place where you can come spend the evening being alive with…
Find out more »Big Sima And Boomtown – The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour!! (Chc/R18)
The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release Tour brings fresh material alongside that signature horn-driven hip hop, funky breaks and soulful grooves delivered live by one of NZ's hardest working 7-piece ensembles. Five cities, special guests, and a chapter worth celebrating. Don't sleep on this one. Support:…
Find out more »Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Christchurch Singing & Strummin’ Lyttelton based musician, Al Park, is celebrating his fiftieth year of strumming, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region. From the early days of his Mollet Street venue; through the 80’s at Sumners, Marine Tavern; the 90’s with the Latter Day Sinners; to Al’s bar at the start of the century; then the Harbour Union after the earthquakes and, his solo shows and the very popular, regular, Wednesday…
Find out more »KATABASIS
"KATABASIS" is going to be an incredible night with a stacked lineup of local favourites! Featuring: Crisis (Hardcore), Exanimus (Death Metal), Kurupted (Street Metal), Swamp Meet (West Coast Grunge), Bludgeoner (OSDM), Exentera (OSDM), and The Lost Haven (Death / Groove Metal) Join us at Churchills Tavern on the Descent to Hell for unmatched energy, atmosphere and passion for the scene. Whether you're there to chill and enjoy the bands, or get rowdy in the mosh - come and…
Find out more »Mel Parsons – Castle Hill Album Release Tour
Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres. Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Friday September 4…
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