September 2026
Pretty Good People vol 1: Paige Julia, Bellsy, Ayaluna
Pretty Good People is a new night at XCHC where Paige Julia, our resident weirdo-in-chief, selects the finest up'n'coming air-movers. For bass, we gather. Pretty Good People represents all who stand under the umbrella of bass music, including dubstep, breakbeat, drum and bass, hip hop, jungle and what lies in between. Pretty Good People welcome the weird, the unconventional, the meek and the adventurous: We will all be united in dance. Pretty Good People Volume 1 featuring: PAIGE JULIA…
Find out more »Inspired Whimsy
Come run away with the spirit of Whimsy! Join us for an absurd cabaret bursting at the seams with comedy, magic, circus and few cheeky surprises. A selection of Ōtautahi's finest variety performers have been assembled for your viewing pleasure. Don't miss out, book now! R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »DEATHRO, Unsanitary Napkin, Homesickk, Mental Joy
DEATHRO (Japan), UNSANITARY NAPKIN, HOMESICKK, and MENTAL JOY at Lyttelton Coffee Co. Kanagawa Japan’s #1 rock vocalist DEATHRO returns to Aotearoa in September 2026, presented by Wrought Material and Chain Punk Baddie. Beloved by the Tokyo punk underground, DEATHRO combines new wave, post-punk, and J-Rock into high-energy BEATROCK in the 1980’s Japanese tradition. DEATHRO’s performance is ecstatic and powerful, while the lyrics are grounded in working class politics. DEATHRO has a punk mind and expresses it. Amongst messages of solidarity,…
Find out more »Heavyweight Hertz
This September 11th, prepare for an absolute takeover at the Wunderbar as five heavyweights tear the roof off with a night of Drum & Bass and Jungle. Dj Mömentö sets the vibe early with lush, soaring melodic soundscapes before CJ cranks up the temperature with raw, old-school underground jungle beats. Qwonq then shifts gears, dropping his own high-energy signature DnB blend, passing the torch to Geck to keep the dancefloor rolling with a unique, custom flavor of jungle. Finally, Shredder…
Find out more »Kenring Album Fundraiser Gig
HEY, what's this…? KENRING are putting on a glorious show at The Space Academy to raise funds for their upcoming album recording!!! We are finally putting on our Debut Headliner show. Get Ready for some mean, hard hitting riffage, not only from kenring as they have rangled together RAGWEED and RVÀ to round out this amazing show. RAGWEED are a three piece alternative metal/post-rock band that have been around since 2022, we have a lot of fun gigging with this…
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