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March 2026
Lads On Tour Cabaret – March 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 March 5th 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 here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../lads-on.../christchurch Strictly R18. R.O.A.R.…
Find out more »Little Fang, The Charlotte Sometimes, And In The City
Three killer Christchurch alt-rock bands. Darkroom 7:30PM doors. $15 at the door, $10 earlybird tickets. Come thrive, be your best self, live for once in your life. R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Steampunk Fish with Swamp Meet & Phatsak
Steampunk Fish is on a mission to release their long-anticipated debut EP so you can assault your eardrums & get Tinnitus on demand. HOW GOOD! Only trouble is… they need your help They are micrometres away from being ready to release, but there is one last studio session needed to make this the greatest EP of all time. (OK maybe not…but pretty close!) Come show your support by heading down to the darkroom for a night of EPIC riffs, EPICCER…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 4 – Willowby, Karleshia, Ciaran Fox & more
Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 4! These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space! Our line up this time round features: Ciaran Fox Deej Cooper Karleshia Willowby and more to be announced soon! Thurs March 12th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Tickets start at $15, grab yours here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/100840/Scattered-Sound-Sessions-Vol-4-With-Willowby,-Karleshia-And-More!.utr?fbclid=IwY2xjawP7K1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJvbjhxR1Vqd2szelVCa2ZMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsMLm-BhCwGZ212g4fR8sRqPNXbLMh_fOpu9XztMYRQVlKmFtx4dliFSoOHd_aem_TAIIeLt-aF9oj4B6XCH65A R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Electric Starfi & Friends with Kat & Montana and The Frankie Teardrop Duo
Friday 13th March, 2026 Darkroom, Christchurch Doors open at 8pm Music starts at 8.30pm. Tickets $10 + bf online, $15 at the door. Electric Starfi are usually a duo (Talon Adams and Steffi Brightwell) who set observational poetry to ambient, colourful guitar and bass music. For one night only, their set will be laced with collaborations and cameos from a variety of local musicians and poets. Who? What? You'll have to be there to find that out! The night will…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Free Artist Development Session – Music Distribution
Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back! Our next topic is Music Distribution Wednesday March 18th at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph St 7pm doors, talk starts 7:30pm This session's guest speaker is Chris Close, from Bread and Butter Music Services OH, AND THERE WILL BE FREE SNACKS! After navigating the endless sea of writing, production and all other things music creation it’s finally time to release your music to the world. Turns out this process is not as clear cut…
Find out more »AW – The Nerve Album Tour
AW THE NERVE ALBUM TOUR. WITH Hoi!Hoi! & Salad Boys R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Soundscape Sirens | Summer Tour
THE THIRD TIDE — DESCENT 21 March 2026 — Darkroom, Christchurch The shore disappears. This is the deep water — the point of surrender. The stories reach new depths and the pressure builds. Don’t fight it. Breathe. From beneath the surface, Soundscape Sirens emerge. After months of silence the collective returns with their Summer Tour 2026. Promising even deeper sonic storytelling from this trio of eclectic kiwi beatmakers. This is your invitation. Your passage. Your escape. The tour opens 28…
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »Fazed On A Pony – Swan – Album Release Tour w/ Pickle Darling
Fazed on a Pony is embarking on a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album swan, out January 23 2026 on Melted Ice Cream and Meritorio Records. Pickle Darling (who recently released their excellent album 'Bots') will be opening the show. _ Fazed on a Pony is the recording project of Tāmaki-based songwriter Peter McCall. Featuring elements of indie rock, alt-country and emo, McCall’s songs address the uncertainties of life with warmth, wit, and emotional immediacy. swan…
Find out more »Fazed On A Pony – Swan – Album Release Tour w/ Pickle Darling
Fazed on a Pony is embarking on a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album swan, out January 23 2026 on Melted Ice Cream and Meritorio Records. Pickle Darling (who recently released their excellent album 'Bots') will be opening the show. _ Fazed on a Pony is the recording project of Tāmaki-based songwriter Peter McCall. Featuring elements of indie rock, alt-country and emo, McCall’s songs address the uncertainties of life with warmth, wit, and emotional immediacy. swan…
Find out more »April 2026
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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »May 2026
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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »June 2026
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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »July 2026
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.
Find out more »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
Find out more »August 2026
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.
Find out more »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
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