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Foley – Like An Actress EP Release
Indie-pop faves Foley announce Aotearoa Tour in celebration of their triumphant new EP, LIKE AN ACTRESS Fresh off the back of the release of their new EP, LIKE AN ACTRESS, New Zealand’s favourite indie-pop duo Foley have announced they’re returning home to tour. The Sydney-based Foley will kick off the LIKE AN ACTRESS New Zealand Tour in Christchurch at the Darkroom on Thursday, May 7, before heading north to Auckland at Whammy on Friday, May 8 and wrapping up in…
Brouhaha With Jam Henderson, Boa Lanta, Novae, Christchurch
BROUHAHA returns to darkroom with another night of pumping, eclectic sounds! With a new lineup featuring Ōtautahi’s premiere drum & bass luminaries, BROUHAHA will take their avant-jazz edge DEEP into the Jungle: a zone of ecstatic breakbeats, thunderous bass, and swirling crystalline soundscapes. Joining BROUHAHA will be exquisite indie-rockers Jam Henderson, offbeat dance grooves by Novae, and the debut of the slick and soulful d&B duo Boa Lanta. Poster design by Daniel Hodges. R18. R.O.A.R.
Resurgence- Electronic
It's time! The RESURGENT DJ's are back with another installment of Resurgence Electronic at the Red Light District bar on Victoria Street. The last installment was so hot the fire department was called (literally). Expect the lights turned way down, vibe turned up, and the freshest deep underground sounds rolling all night long. The Resurgent DJ trio play 'back to back' across the night, blending genres of MELODIC HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TECHNO, BREAKS & TRANCE. The night starts deep, melodic…
Oh My Goth! Dark Music Club Night
Sanctuary Events present OH MY GOTH! Dark Music Club Night DJs Regress & Pris 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 BUNNYMEN, FIELDS…
Free Artist Development Session – Music Royalties
Did you know that even emerging bands that have just started gigging can still make royalties from playing small gigs at local grassroots venues like Darkroom? Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back and our guest speaker for this month is Mike Hall, the NZ Director of Member Services for APRA. Mike will let us know what APRA is and what they do for musicians. Then if anyone wants to sign up on the night, Mike and our Darkroom staff…
Free Artist Development Series – Music Royalties
Did you know that even emerging bands that have just started gigging can still make royalties from playing small gigs at local grassroots venues like Darkroom? Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back and our guest speaker for this month is Mike Hall, the NZ Director of Member Services for APRA. Mike will let us know what APRA is and what they do for musicians. Then if anyone wants to sign up on the night, Mike and our Darkroom staff…
Lads On Tour Cabaret – May 2026
Lads On Tour Cabaret is back for our first show of 2026! join us for another variety show jam packed with drag, circus, burlesque, comedy, dance, and poetry performances! Thurs May 14th at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph Street Doors open 7pm and show starts 7:30pm There will be no door sales available! Every Lads On Tour Cabaret show for over 10 years has sold out, so get your tickets as soon as you can! Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../lads-on.../christchurch Strictly R18. R.O.A.R. About…
Ano Pascoe + The Floating Moon W Akshim Bindra
Ano Pascoe has quietly performed in CHC and NZ and recorded actively from 2010-2026. Creating an atmospheric dream pop sound with various influences attempting something like Cowboy Junkies meets Spiritualised. He has a new band now known as 'The Floating Moon' backing him, with Caleb Brand (bass) and Braden Ramsell (drums). Ably supported by Akshim Bindra. || Doors 7pm || || Akshim Bindra 7:30pm|| || Ano Pascoe + The Floating Moon 8:15pm||
Tommy Emmanuel: Living In The Light Tour 2026
World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is thrilled to announce what is sure to be an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026. The five-date tour takes in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch. TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is a living legend in the world of acoustic guitar, celebrated for his jaw- dropping technique, innovation, and boundless musicality. He has enthralled audiences around the globe with his dazzling fingerstyle performances, and now, New Zealand will have the…
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.
Free Pub Quiz – May 2026
Join us for our monthly pub quiz at Darkroom, with your host Feather! No sports questions, promise! Weds May 27th 7pm doors, quiz starts 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 - please 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
Echo Chamber
Save the date!! Darkroom is hosting the 6th annual Chch Echo Chamber on Sat May 30th, featuring a line up of local bands playing covers of songs by other local bands Line up announcement coming soon Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/.../2026-Chch-Echo... Sat May 30th Doors open 7pm R18. R.O.A.R.
Crook – Murderous Intent Tour
Following the release of their debut album, Murderous Intent, Crook are undertaking a 9 date national tour through May-June to make friends and influence people. Come, listen and see. Crook; Aki (Girls Pissing on Girls Pissing, Horror in Clay), Hugh (Alec, Caroles), Fraser (Heroes for Sale, Juiceroof), and Aaron (Saturnian Noise Collective, The Pleasure Majenta), are playing their first gig down in Ōhinehou at Lyttelton Coffee Company, joined by: The Perfect Gun Abandoned Carparks Abandoned Carparks are an Ōtautahi Slowcore…
Scattered Sound Sessions – Vol 5
Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 5! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! Line up announcement coming soon! Thurs June 18th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Tickets start at $15, available via UTR from March 24th R18. R.O.A.R.