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 »February 2026
Richter City Rebels live at Space Academy
It’s time to move, the Rebels are in town! Wellington’s own Richter City Rebels are bringing the brass heat back to blow the roof off Space Academy! Channeling the spirit of New Orleans straight into the heart of Ōtautahi for a night of booty-shaking brass, big grooves, and bold energy. Known for their infectious blend of New Orleans funk, soul, and second-line swagger, the Rebels are here to party! Bring your mates, grab a brew, and get ready to dance…
Find out more »Party Of Special Things To Do – night 1
Festival of adventurous music and deep listening February 7th Concert - Lyttelton Coffee Co. 8pm February 8th Deep listening wananga - Red-zone location TBC 2pm Concert - Space Academy 8pm Mahina Kingi-Kaui Rory Dalley / Michael Kime / Haimoana Palmer / Luka Reardon Anna Fält (Finland, supported by Swedish Arts Grants Committee) Jean-Philippe Gross (France, supported by Rise / La Muse en Circuit - Musica, and La Spedidam) Raquel Thomas / Stephanie Engelbrecht Ira Hadžić (Germany, supported by the Goethe-Institut)…
Find out more »Friday 13th Party – Katharticus, Narcotic Tonsils, Leahevil
Don your darkest outfit, bring your unlucky charm, cast a good-time spell and celebrate Friday 13th with us! Music by: LeahEvil Narcotic Tonsils Katharticus (Ōtepoti Dunedin) This event will be just $10 at the door, or score a super deal online with $5 tickets from Under The Radar. Doors - 8pm R18. R.O.A.R.
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