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Space Academy Xmas Gig ’25 + Food Drive
It's that time of year again so we are celebrating the silliest season of them all. It's been a wild year hosting our biggest shows to date so we've put together a line up of some of our favourites to match! The 2026 Space Academy Xmas Gig! Feat: *A HANNAH EVERINGHAM ARRANGEMENT *ADAM HATTAWAY + TESS LIAUTAUD *EVERGREEN TERRACE *HOLLY ARROWSMITH *KISSER *KOMMI *KOOL AID *THIS DOG + DJ sets from LEATHER JACKET RECORDS RIDE ON SUPER SOUND ( +…
The 10th Annual Darkroom Holiday Special
The 10th (!) annual Darkroom Holiday Special is taking place on Saturday December 20th, with a massive line up of local bands playing across two stages from 7pm til midnight! Featuring sets from: Big John's House The Charlotte Sometimes HOIHOI KWASI Marsha Only You The Perfect Gun S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Too Woke For Toast The Wendys 71 Drift Plus a surprise reunion act! Doors open 7pm Door sales only, first in, first served til we're sold out! Entry by minimum donation of…
Gatherings Christmas Market
It’s that time again — our annual Christmas Market is back! A sunny afternoon of local makers, live tunes, drinks, and festive fun spilling through Gatherings and our brand-new bar Kisi. Come for the creativity, stay for the snacks, and soak up the good vibes of summer, community, and Christmas cheer.
A Thursday Noise Situation
A Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly event showcasing a variety of experimental, ambient, noise, and art music. Ranging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music, last Thursday of the month at Darkroom. Doors 8pm, music from 8:30pm Free entry R18 R.O.A.R
Rhythm And Alps 2025
Rhythm and Alps Cardrona Valley, Wānaka – December 29, 30 & 31, 2025 Featuring... RUDIM3NTAL, Santigold, Dizzee Rascal Badger, Chaos In The CBD, Catching Cairo, Corrella, Dombresky (Disco Dom), Fish56Octagon, Gentlemens Club, KANINE, Kurupt FM, Swimming Paul, The Black Seeds Beccie B, Dick Johnson, Fiona & The Glow, HALFQUEEN, Lady Shaka, Natty Lou, Nice Girl, Pages Layn, SUUNE, Th' Goodside + more to be announced
Twisted Frequency 2026
Twisted Frequency is BACK for another five days of music, art, community and connection in the stunning Cobb Valley. After our monumental decade celebration, we’re sure you can’t wait to get amongst it again. We’ve been hard at work dreaming up just how we’re gonna top last year's party, we have set the bar pretty damn high! Expect our signature 24/7, non stop energy across four stages, a stacked lineup of international and local artists, and a huge…
Darkroom Free Pub Quiz
Join us for a FREE pub quiz hosted by Feather Unsure. Last Wednesday of every Month Doors open at 7pm Quiz kicks off 7:30pm Darkroom 336 St Asaph St Free entry! Teams of up to 6 people welcome. Bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, plus spot prizes throughout the night. Bookings essential, email info@darkroom.bar to book a table for your team R18. R.O.A.R.
Oakley Grenell Trio Live
Grenell Announces NZ Summer Tour in Support of Echoes and New Single Splash Grenell hits the road this summer, continuing the momentum from his 2024 LP Echoes and his latest single Splash. Audiences can expect a dynamic live set featuring originals drawn from his extensive 23-year Central Records catalogue. Fans will also be treated to select reimagined covers, plus a nod to the O.G projects — Departure Lounge, Ōtautahi Allstars, and The Eskimo Squad — woven tastefully throughout the shows.…
Oakley Grenell Trio Live
Grenell Announces NZ Summer Tour in Support of Echoes and New Single Splash Grenell hits the road this summer, continuing the momentum from his 2024 LP Echoes and his latest single Splash. Audiences can expect a dynamic live set featuring originals drawn from his extensive 23-year Central Records catalogue. Fans will also be treated to select reimagined covers, plus a nod to the O.G projects — Departure Lounge, Ōtautahi Allstars, and The Eskimo Squad — woven tastefully throughout the shows.…
Oakley Grenell Trio Live
Grenell Announces NZ Summer Tour in Support of Echoes and New Single Splash Grenell hits the road this summer, continuing the momentum from his 2024 LP Echoes and his latest single Splash. Audiences can expect a dynamic live set featuring originals drawn from his extensive 23-year Central Records catalogue. Fans will also be treated to select reimagined covers, plus a nod to the O.G projects — Departure Lounge, Ōtautahi Allstars, and The Eskimo Squad — woven tastefully throughout the shows.…
Darkroom Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic Night, on the first Weds of each month! Doors open 6:30pm with music from 7pm Sound person, drum kit, mics, and bass and guitar amps provided. Sign up on the blackboard on the night to play for up to 15mins. Spots are limited, first in first served. Musicians and bands of any genre, and any musical ability/experience level welcome to perform. Solo acts and group acts all welcome! Free entry R18 R.O.A.R.
Absolute BOWIE – DJ Music Night
Sanctuary Events present ABSOLUTE BOWIE ALL BOWIE - ALL NIGHT!! DJs Regress & Pris will be playing Bowie songs all night! Come along on the 10th anniversary of the thin white duke’s passing and enjoy the music from his amazing legacy. Tickets from Undertheradar UTR.CO.NZ R18 R.O.A.R
Oakley Grenell DJ Set at Resonate Festival
Grenell Announces NZ Summer Tour in Support of Echoes and New Single Splash Grenell hits the road this summer, continuing the momentum from his 2024 LP Echoes and his latest single Splash. Audiences can expect a dynamic DJ set featuring originals drawn from his extensive 23-year Central Records catalogue. Fans will also be treated to select remixes, plus a nod to the O.G projects — Departure Lounge, Ōtautahi Allstars, and The Eskimo Squad — woven tastefully throughout the shows. With…
Oakley Grenell Quartet Live at Resonate Festival
Grenell Announces NZ Summer Tour in Support of Echoes and New Single Splash Grenell hits the road this summer, continuing the momentum from his 2024 LP Echoes and his latest single Splash. Audiences can expect a dynamic live set featuring originals drawn from his extensive 23-year Central Records catalogue. Fans will also be treated to select reimagined covers, plus a nod to the O.G projects — Departure Lounge, Ōtautahi Allstars, and The Eskimo Squad — woven tastefully throughout the shows.…
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…