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The Amber Temple And Post Office
The Amber Temple (VAN) with Post Office Sunday, 3rd August, 2025 7pm $20/$25 The Amber Temple marries mysticism with gritty, ghoulish escapades of rogues and renegades. Vignettes of characters similar to you, similar to me, similar to someone you may have been or may one day become, all on the path towards the Amber Temple. From the bowels of the molten earth, to the jowls of the predatory opportunist, to the angel casting light from celestial constellations, you will find…
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.
Darkroom Fundraiser with The Wendys, Sentient Mud & Paperwaves
Join us on Friday August 8th for a Darkroom Fundraiser Gig! Saving us from drowning in bills we’ve got our fave lifeguards THE WENDYS, banjo-rockers SENTIENT MUD, plus our new friends PAPERWAVES who will be playing their debut gig!! Doors open 8pm Music from 8:30pm $15 unwaged / $20 waged tickets from UTR, grab yours here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/97442/Darkroom-Fundraiser-With-Paperwaves-The-Wendys-and-Sentient-Mud.utr Door sales available on the night for $25 if not sold out prior R18. R.O.A.R. Darkroom has never been a money-maker of a…
Rails & Ales
Hop on board for another unforgettable afternoon of great drinks, good times, and tram-powered adventure! Rails & Ales is back on Saturday, August 9th, ready to take you on a unique ride through some of Christchurch’s top bars. With a fresh mix of returning favourites and exciting new venues, you’ll be stopping in at: Craft Embassy, DUX Central, Mr Brightside, The Loft, Bar Franco, and Cascade. Whether you’re into beer, wine, or cocktails, we’ve got you sorted. Grab your wristband…
Lounge Dogs – Pre-Release Album Tour
Lounge Dogs host their very first series of music venue shows as they prep the release of their first full length album.
Fazerdaze
Fresh off her Aotearoa Music Award wins for Best Solo Artist and Album Of The Year, coupled with the release of her critically acclaimed album Soft Power & new single Motorway, Ōtautahi dream-pop artist Fazerdaze (Amelia Murray) is bringing her special duo show to Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The last time the Fazerdaze duo hit the road was late last year, when Amelia Murray and bandmate Dave Rowlands (keys and guitar) toured North America alongside Australian psych-rockers POND. Along the…
Pentagram
HARDLINE MEDIA are proud to announce for their FIRST time in Australia and New Zealand, the legends of DOOM, the almighty PENTAGRAM, to tour in August 2025. Pentagram is an American doom metal band from Alexandria, Virginia. They are noted as one of the pioneers of Heavy Metal, particularly of the aforementioned sub-genre Doom Metal. As such, they are considered one of the big four of Doom Metal alongside Candlemass, Saint Vitus, and Trouble. Lead vocalist Bobby Liebling has been…
Liquid Exchange LX at Rambler
Liquid Exchange are back with an early rave at Rambler! Come jam with us before heading to the next club, or before your bedtime! Featuring Andy Zero, Bambi, Little Bird and Monika 16th August 2025 7pm - 11pm $10otd
Ahinui – Launch Party
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, story, and soul as AHINUI takes the stage for a special pre-launch party ahead of their debut album release. Born in Ōtautahi Christchurch, AHINUI blends rock, blues, RnB ballads, and DnB into a sound that is raw, mystical, and emotional. This intimate performance is a celebration of the journey behind their first record: exploring themes of forgiveness, love, sorrow, and breakthrough. Line-Up AHINUI + special guest Ananda Massa Venue: Darkroom 336 St…
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.
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
Techno Tunnel
The energy, the people, the music- Techno Tunnel is a night where you get to fully express your vibe. Inspired & created by DJ’s whose purpose is to keep the dance floor energised and alive! Expect emotion, power, connection, No Fluff, No Ego, just nice people dancing to great Techno Music.
RADIO ON + OTHER VOICES – Proto-Punk/Punk/Post-Punk Showcase
Sanctuary Events present RADIO ON + OTHER VOICES Proto-punk + Punk + Post-punk showcase Christchurch bands RADIO ON & OTHER VOICES join forces to perform an evening of classic Proto-punk, Punk and Post-punk songs. Both bands will be covering songs that influenced the Punk Evolution from the late 60s Proto-punk through to mid 80s Post-punk. Featuring artists such as; Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, Bowie, Buzzcocks, The Damned, Stiff Little Fingers, T-Rex, X-Ray Spex, Magazine, Joy Division, The Stooges, The…
Radio On + Other Voices – Proto-punk/Punk/Post-punk Showcase
Sanctuary Events presents RADIO ON + OTHER VOICES Proto-punk + Punk + Post-punk showcase Christchurch bands RADIO ON & OTHER VOICES join forces to perform an evening of classic Proto-punk, Punk and Post-punk songs. Both bands will be covering songs that influenced the Punk Evolution from the late 60s Proto-punk through to mid 80s Post-punk. Featuring artists such as; Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, Bowie, Buzzcocks, The Damned, Stiff Little Fingers, T-Rex, X-Ray Spex, Magazine, Joy Division, The Stooges, The…
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.