July 2026
Spooky Eyes (Aus), Moonflower, and The Charlotte Sometimes
Spooky Eyes (Aus), Moonflower and The Charlotte Sometimes are teaming up for one hell of a night of rock n roll at Lyttelton's iconic Wunderbar! SPOOKY EYES Erupting through the streets of Tasmania/lutruwita comes Spooky Eyes, punishing ears with their eclectic brand of amplified psychedelic blues. The trio are headed to to Aotearoa after a successful run of headline shows across Australia & supporting slots for the likes of Foo Fighters, Jack White & Wolfmother, as well as slots at…
Find out more »Denim Daze – Frankie And The Teardrops Feat. Maximum Wage
Winter is upon us like a party popper in the hands of a 10 year old, but friends, please, don’t listen to the small talk (“man, winter is really here isn’t it?”) Ignore the ice on your windscreen, gently acknowledge the three mink blankets on the bed…Frankie and The Teardrops have the ultimate winter cure for you! Denim Daze is a show for the glory days, the sun setting on a violent Canterbury beach, the sound of distant fireworks in…
Find out more »Maybe To The Moon And Grub
Come one, come all: to the Lyttelton Chapel for an afternoon of sweet musical treats. Doors at 2pm Music starts being actively played at 2:30pm The show will be seated. Feel free to bring cozy things to make yourself temporarily at home. There will probably definitely be cushions and blankets and chairs and snacks and tea, but no promises on the last two. See you soon x
Find out more »This Imperfect Light
Ben Brown previews his next book at an intimate evening at LAF for this year’s festival, featuring original artwork by Bill Hammond and opening set by Dominic Hoey. This Imperfect Light spans Browns work from 1994 to 2025 and is published by Dead Bird Books. New poems, old stories, last chance saloons and unexpected consequences with Lyttelton resonating throughout. This evening will explore his creative friendship with Bill Hammond, working with his daughter, making it and losing it in Lyttelton, and…
Find out more »The Biscuits (Akld), Cuticles (Oamaru), and Plastic Manors (Chch)
Back in Chch for the first time since the last time, The Biscuits (Akld) are teaming up with Oamaru mammals and ace chums Cuticles fresh from a series of shows in France. along one of Chch's newest and brightest bands Plastic Manors for a slice shoe gazey goodness., It'll be an evening of noisy guitars, smashy drums and catchy/loud, but always powerful jams. Grab a biscuit, a cheesecake, a beer from the bar, some earplugs and join us for an…
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