October 2026
GRIFTFEST
We at GRIFTHORSE present for your consideration GRIFTFEST. First, there was a choice. Do what's been done before? Or strive for more? A debut album to be released. A debut headline show to be booked. Are we doomed to forever repeat this cycle? GRIFTHORSE said “NO! THERE MUST BE MORE!” Thus, GRIFTFEST was born. A headline show became a festival. A celebration of an album became a celebration of a scene. The call was made, and the heroes of our…
Find out more »City Doof
Boom Candy presents City Doof City Doof is back after a year hiatus for its 20th edition and ready to shake the foundations of Christchurch with night of heavy weight rollers, dub step and funky drum & bass. We're bringing the heat, the vibes, and the downright filth with our 20th installation of CITY DOOF!!!! We've stacked the lineup with local legends for a night of full noise DNB & Dubstep!!! featuring: OPTIMUS GRYME MISH & GREEEN INDECISIVE BULLA NEUTZE…
Find out more »Unity Fundraiser
We're back! This time it's a fundraiser for Kahu Carter, our Green Party MP running for Christchurch Central! The community has truly come together for this one! Starting at 7pm, we've got live graffiti, market stalls, petition signing, educational booths and art installations for you to enjoy. As always, the spotlight of this event is music. We've got an insane lineup of our favourites from the local Aotearoa Hip-Hop scene here in Ōtautahi and all the way from Tāmaki and…
Find out more »STARS Ōtautahi 2026
It’s time for the iconic Stars In Their Eyes now rebranded as STARS Ōtautahi 2026 talent quest. Come and support your friends or cheer on the amazing everyday legends that enter and give it their all. Contestants sing live on stage with our legendary house band all hosted by the master himself Keith Preene (aka Shay Horay). This show sells out without fail, so grab your tickets now while you still can. It’s guaranteed to be best night out this…
Find out more »Vaegon – Omega Species Eradication Tour Christchurch show
Vaegon are inbound to bring destruction and desecration to NZ! With a dedicated following in their home country of Canada and beyond, they have set their sights on NZ as their next port of call to bring their brand of Brutal Tech Death metal and show us how Canada throws down. If crushing riffs, precise technicality, and music as cerebral as it is devastating is your jam, this one is NOT to be missed! Support acts to be…
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