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February 2025
The Fanny Farts Fancy Fancy Flapaganza
The Fanny Farts Fancy Fancy Flapaganza is a flaptastic celebration for those who like to let their freak flag fly. An event full of quality music for those who love to dance, comedy for those who like to laugh. Lovely Double Browns and other refreshing beverages for when you desire a wee drinkypoo and the most welcoming venue found in Christchurch, The Darkroom. When the general public says that kind of thing isn’t normal or you just cant wear that,…
Find out more »Fierce Salon- Poetry with a bite
Set your Sunday night on fire with some of the fiercest poets Ōtautahi has to offer, with all proceeds going to the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. The current government's favourite poet Tusiata Avia heads up a line up of poets that speak truth to power; Juanita Hepi, Ariana Tikao, Danielle O'Halloran, Davien Gray and Melanie McKerchar; all doing feature length sets. Join us at the darkroom for a night of powerful performance, that will fill your cup, and heat your…
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March 2025
Objectify Exhibition Opening at Art Hole
Objectify is a women's group mixed media art exhibition displaying artworks that celebrate the female form. Fine Art Nude, Erotic and Fetish themes are on display. Mediums include; Photo Encaustic, Paper Collage, Charcoal / Pastel Drawings, Stone Sculptures, Photography and Acrylic Paintings. 20% of the sales commissions will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. This exhibition is for a mature audience only.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Lads On Tour: Cabaret -Celebrates 10 years
Lads On Tour Cabaret celebrates its 10th birthday with a run of shows at Darkroom in March 2025! Each show is hosted by Feather Unsure and features a different line up of local and out-of-town talent as we revisit some our fave acts, performers and moments from the last 10 years! Lads on Tour first took to the stage in March 2015. What was originally meant to be a one off informal variety show of weird and wonderful acts quickly…
Find out more »Urban Art and Wilde mind Exhibition Opening at Art hole
Urban Art & a Wilde Mind An exhibition by artists David Caines and Juniper Wilde Opening event Tues March 11th 5:30-7pm with complimentary wine and nibbles for attendees, plus live music performance by Jacey Goldfinger. David's art explores human emotions in different levels of consciousness. He uses bright, vibrant colours that contrast with the darker, deeper meaning of his work. Meanwhile Juniper enjoys distilling natural, animalistic and philosophic concepts of the human condition through the playfulness of abstract works
Find out more »Free artist seminar-Organising a gig
Keen to play your first gig but don’t know where to start? Played a couple of gigs with other bands but never organised one yourself? Trying to get in touch with venues but not hearing back? Darkroom's free, informal, peer-run artist development sessions are back! Come along on Thurs March 13th for a session on How to Book a Gig! The speakers for this session include venue owner Feather Shaw, sound person & musician Steffi Brightwell, and musician, band manager…
Find out more »Detour, Third Junction and Seraphim
Kicking the year off with great friends and even greater bands. Join @official_detour @thirdjunctionband @seraphimmmmmmm on March 14th at @darkroomchch for a night of phonic fun. Each band brings a different energy and sound for everyone. Tickets will be announced and available online shortly! They will also be available at the door. We have a special night in store for you so we hope to see you there 🤙 We are an R18 premises, you must be 18+ to perform…
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 »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 »Wytones, Horse Hands, and Abandoned Carpark
Wytones, Horse Hands, & Abamdoned Carpark playing at Darkroom R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »LemonRidge, Big Johns House and Mates
LemonRidge, Big Johns House & Mates Playing at Darkroom R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »The Daze, Third Junction and Monotones
The Daze, Third Junction & Monotones Playing at Darkroom R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Eva Lorenz Exhibition Opening at Art Hole
Experimental Manual Effects An exhibition by artist Eva Lorez. This is the opening exhibition for Eva’s residency at local community-centred photography space, Photosynthesis. The exhibition will present a small collection of manual experimental effects photos from Eva’s catalogue. Alongside the photos will be the items used to produce the images, allowing the audience to engage in the hands-on process. This will later be available for people to come and try themselves in experimental photography workshops. Opening Tuesday March 25th 5:30-7pm…
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 »Radium, Internet Death and More
Radium, Internet Death & More Playing at Darkroom R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Dbldbl, Kommi, and Missrosevalentina
Dbldbl, Kommi, and Missrosevalentina perform at Darkroom R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »April 2025
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 »May 2025
JOY DIVISION Music Night
Sanctuary Events presents Celebrating the Music of JOY DIVISION This May marks the 45th anniversary of Ian Curtis’ passing. Let’s celebrate Ian’s legacy and the music of Joy Division by experiencing every single song they wrote. DJ Regress will take you on a journey from early raw recordings, when they were known as Warsaw, thru to their synth laden masterpieces. Tickets from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Parker, Amber Carly Williams & Goodbye Starlet
Join Australian artist Parker as he embarks on his debut headline tour across Australia and New Zealand. Inspired by the 80’s pop scene and a collective of genres, Parker jumps head first into the curious experimentation of various music making platforms. With support from Goodbye Starlet and Amber Carly Williams. As a sought after up and coming songwriter Parker is found regularly collaborating with producers and writers all over the world lending his ear and creativity to various projects. His…
Find out more »Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 1 with Luna Wysteria, Quiet Minds, Post Office, Pixie Platoon & More
Darkroom and MAINZ present Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies and cosy corners. Volume 1 features performances from Post Office, Pixie Platoon, Quiet Minds, Luna Wysteria, and Melanie McKerchar. Thurs May 15th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm $15 tickets from UTR Join our host Deej Cooper as he guides the audience through the space to enjoy performances onstage as well as in some not-so-ordinary spots in…
Find out more »Free Artist Development Session – Developing Safer Music Communities
Darkroom’s free, informal, peer-run sessions are back - and this time, we’re diving into the real shit that doesn’t get talked about enough in the music world. Want to be part of creating a safer, more inclusive music scene? Wondering how to use your words, art, and presence to help set a positive tone in our community? Not sure what to do if you see or experience something that makes you feel uncomfortable? Want to find out about what tools,…
Find out more »Adrenochrome Babies, Slightly Imperfect, Carne Verde
Adrenochrome Babies are back... After a busy couple of months of recording and fighting off systemically induced malaise, we’re looking forward to performing live again for the first time in 2025 and bringing you more of that internet-rotted, drug-addled, spoken word mania you know and love. Completing the lineup on this musically varied evening will be the poly-rhythmic musings of CARNE VERDE and the surreal folk duo Slightly Imperfect. CARNE VERDE - CARNE VERDE is the malformed brainchild of percussionist…
Find out more »July 2025
n The City, Little Fang, And Seraphim Live At The Darkroom!
In The City, Little Fang, & Seraphim are live at the Darkroom Friday 11 July. Three of Christchurch's rockiest band all in one night. 8.30pm Seraphim 9.15pm Little Fand 10pm In The City $10 Tickets available at Undertheradar.co.nz
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 »Live Music Polaroid Photography Exhibition
Avid gig goer and polaroid photographer @psycho_candyy presents an exhibition of polaroid photographs taken of many local and visiting bands at venues throughout the 03 over the past year. Join us from 5:30pm-7pm on Tuesday July 22nd for the opening event of the exhibition. Free entry, and complimentary drinks and nibbles will be provided. Darkroom staff will also be on hand to present the latest info on the PC21 Central City Noise Plan Change progress. There are QR codes, paper…
Find out more »August 2025
THE CURE Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of THE CURE Music Night with DJ Regress Come dance the night away to all your favourite Cure songs! DJ Regress with be playing a special selection of songs from The Cure’s most iconic albums. It will be as perfect as cats!! Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Stop Dead Fest
* Lightning bolt emojis! * Get ready, Stank Asaph Street, it's time for Stop Dead! Fri Aug 22nd at Darkroom! Featuring sets from BIN DAY - S.E.I.S.M.I.C. - LES FUZZ MINOU - THE PERFECT GUN - TAM DUUGI Tickets from UTR Showcasing a mix of local artists from experimental to punk, offering a taster session of the many different musical communities and genres who take to the Darkroom stage - but don't end up in the venue at the same…
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 »September 2025
Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 2
Darkroom and MAINZ present Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies and cosy corners. Volume 2, the Spring edition, is coming up on Sept 4th. This session's line up includes performances from Deej Cooper, ElectricStarfi, Hunter Craig, Daydream Dykes and more! Thurs Sept 4th 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Volume 1 sold out quickly, so get your ticket asap for this time round! Tickets $20 from UTR.…
Find out more »DEPECHE MODE Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of DEPECHE MODE Music Night with DJs Regress & 59 to 1 Come dance the night away to all your favourite DM songs! Our Sanctuary DJs with be playing a special selection of songs from Depeche Mode's most iconic albums. You Just Can't Get Enough!! Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Di-lemma returns…
Di-lemma are back, bringing their unique indie pop sound to the Darkroom! Hannah’s beautiful soulful voice weaves over Hugh’s intricate guitar playing, resulting in finely crafted original songs. Ranging from light acoustic to wall-of-noise, the strength of the songs and interplaying between the duo will always surprise and delight.
Find out more »Di-lemma returns…
Di-lemma are back, bringing their unique indie pop sound to the Darkroom! Hannah’s beautiful soulful voice weaves over Hugh’s intricate guitar playing, resulting in finely crafted original songs. Ranging from light acoustic to wall-of-noise, the strength of the songs and interplaying between the duo will always surprise and delight.
Find out more »Free Artist Development Session – From Amateur to Artist
Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back and we're excited to welcome guest presenter, SOLE Founder & Platinum Award-Winning Artist Sacha Vee along to present our next topic! From Amateur to Artist: What It Really Takes to Cut Through What’s the real difference between an amateur and a professional artist? In this unfiltered and practical session, SOLE Founder and platinum award-winning neo-soul artist Sacha Vee lifts the lid on what it actually takes to cut through the noise and build…
Find out more »Lovers Anonymous, The Perfect Gun and The Charlotte Sometimes
Come on down for a gig on Sat Sept 13th to celebrate the success of Darkroom's Boosted campaign and check out some live, local music from Lovers Anonymous, The Perfect Gun, and The Charlotte Sometimes! We had planned this gig as a fundraiser where we would put the ticket money into Darkroom's Boost Ōtautahi campaign. Plot twist - the Chch music community is so incredible that we exceeded our fundraising goal within a few hours of posting our Boosted link!…
Find out more »October 2025
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 »DJ Ramanui live at Darkroom w/ Jaxophone
DJ Ramanui brings the party everywhere he goes, and you’re lucky enough to be invited to his next gig at Darkroom on the 9th of October at 7pm - don’t miss this opportunity to dance the night away with Ōtautahi’s upcoming DJ! Joining him for the evening will be local DJ Jaxophone to open the show! Doors open at 7pm - music starts at 7:30pm Tickets are $15 here, or $20 if you buy one on entry Information on accessibility…
Find out more »THE SMITHS Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of THE SMITHS Music Night with DJ Regress Come dance and sing the night away to all your favourite Smiths songs! We will attempt to play every Smiths song in a 4 hour showcase! Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »November 2025
Smutty Soiree – Poetry & Burlesque Night
Dirty Talk: A Smutty Spoken Word Soirée is a night of sexy, sensual and seductive poetry and burlesque performances Presented by your hosts Jor Dansaren & Elliot Tremlett And featuring performances from: Ciaran Fox Melanie McKerchar Claudia Jardine Raven Bedlam Mercury Elle Thurs Nov 13th at Darkroom 7pm doors, show starts 7:30pm Tickets from Humanitix R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Free Artist Development Session – Music & Audio Career Pathways
Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back and this month's topic is Audio and Music Career Pathways, or more specifically "Weird Career Pathways" Wed Nov 19th at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph St 7pm doors, talk starts 7:30pm This month's guest speaker is Audio Engineer Joseph Veale OH, AND THERE WILL BE FREE SNACKS! You've got the passion for music and audio work, maybe you're studying it, keen to study it, or maybe you've already gone and gotten yourself a qualification…
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 »Darkroom Presents Paperwaves, Steampunk Fish & Little Fang
Fri Nov 28th at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph St 8pm doors, music from 8:30pm $15 tickets from UTR R18. R.O.A.R. We get asked all time how people can support Darkroom amongst the changing cityscape as residential development pops up around us, and the answer is simple: come to a gig!!! If you've been meaning to make it down for a while, make it happen on Fri Nov 28th cos we've got some old friends and new faves lined up to…
Find out more »December 2025
Scattered Sound Sessions Vol 3
Darkroom presents Scattered Sound Sessions - showcasing our fave poets, wordsmiths, and folk, indie & acoustic musicians performing in nooks and crannies, cosy corners, and unusual spots throughout Darkroom live music venue and Art Hole gallery. Volume 3, the Summer Edition, is coming up on Thurs Dec 11th! 7pm doors, music from 7:30pm Presales available from Under the Radar The spaces will be full of cosy rugs, couches, cushions, and arts & crafts to keep things comfy at this sit…
Find out more »SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES Music Night
Sanctuary Events present An evening of SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Music Night with DJs Regress & Pris Come dance the night away to all your favourite Banshees songs! We will be playing a 4 hour showcase featuring a selection of classic singles, fan favs and deep cuts from their most iconic albums. Tickets available from UTR.co.nz R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »The Bodacious Boogie
Get ready Ōtautahi! a most bodacious boogie is upon us, The Bohemian Bunglenuts are bopping into the Darkroom and bringing some super heavy duty funky punk goodness for your dancing and laughing pleasure. Joined by Sentient mud, bringing blasting cautionary tales, electric banjo riffs and a rhythm section powerful enough to to turn cold double brown into fiery gasoline. & Paulo Santo, delightful tunes by delightful people event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1302917081323208/
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 »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 »January 2026
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
Find out more »NOPILOT Live at Darkroom
The not to be missed debut performance from Ōtautahi Alt-Rock four piece NOPILOT. Sharing the stage will be the incredible Secret Admirer, and local legends Big John’s House.
Find out more »Horn, Violet French, Special Guests
Christchurch! Come for a night of music starting at 8pm from Horn, Violet French & Special Guests. Tickets $15 from undertheradar :) https://h0rn.bandcamp.com/album/options https://violetfrench.bandcamp.com
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 »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 »Lovers Anonymous EP Release at Darkroom
Lean into raw sentimentality with Ōtautahi-dwelling duo Lovers Anonymous as they celebrate the release of their Self-Titled Debut E.P. Born from a shared interest in navigating love and existence in a stripped back indie/folk ballad font, Lovers Anonymous is the symbiotic and freshly conceived collaboration of singer-songwriter Hannah-Grace Horton and guitarist James Wakerley. Accompanied by self-produced queer loverboy Willowby (alternative RB) and introspective word-weaving superman Lafayette Hudson (alternative indie pop), expect an evening of refreshing sensitivity, warmth, and unadulterated yearning.
Find out more »February 2026
Friday 13th Party – Katharticus, Narcotic Tonsils, Leahevil
Don your darkest outfit, bring your unlucky charm, cast a good-time spell and celebrate Friday 13th with us! Music by: LeahEvil Narcotic Tonsils Katharticus (Ōtepoti Dunedin) This event will be just $10 at the door, or score a super deal online with $5 tickets from Under The Radar. Doors - 8pm R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »A Romantic Evening With Abandoned Carparks
Looking to treat that special someone with an experience bound to happen once in a lifetime or you're looking to drown in sadness and lament during an over commercialised day so couples will buy cheap chocolate for each other? Well, look no further because we (Abandoned Carparks) will be serving a selection of songs of the melancholic variety for those flying solo, or couples alike. Joining us will be The Mulls to play some crushing riffs and Hunter Craig to…
Find out more »Nopilot Live At Darkroom
The not to be missed debut performance from Ōtautahi Alt-Rock four piece NOPILOT. Sharing the stage will be the incredible Secret Admirer, and local legends Big John’s House. Doors at 8pm Show start 8:30pm
Find out more »RADIO WITHOUT PICTURES DJ Music Night
Sanctuary Events present Radio Without Pictures - DJ Music Night For a generation of music fans before the internet, Radio with Pictures (1976 - 1989) was a vital link to the music that mattered — and essential viewing before TV2's Sunday night horror flick. Revisit the classic tunes from the late 70's and 80's as DJ's Regress & Selecta Buddub take you on a journey of iconic music featuring punk, new wave, synth pop, indie, post-punk and more. Tickets from…
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 »Elizabeth and the Coven, Morgan La Fae, The Charlotte Sometimes
We get asked all time how people can support Darkroom amongst the changing cityscape as residential development pops up around us, and the answer is simple: come to a gig!!! If you've been meaning to make it down for a while, make it happen on Sat Feb 28th cos we've got some old friends and new faves lined up to take to the stage!! Join us for a night celebrating local Ōtautahi live music , with sets from self-described "corporate…
Find out more »March 2026
Friday Night Hootenanny
Come Friday the 10th of April, don your finest attire and join us at Darkroom for a rootin’, tootin’ hootenanny. Live music for dancing Cold beer for sipping Prizes for fancy dress Face painting throughout the night the double Doubro comp allows a ticket buyer the chance to receive 1 of 4 x2 free Double Brown vouchers upon entry at the Darkroom but you gotta be in to win. bands including The Charlotte Sometimes Ōtautahi-based indie/alternative rock band The Charlotte…
Find out more »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 »Soundscape Sirens | Summer Tour, Christchurch
Saurian (Dunedin) is hitting the road with their new single, Laced! Up first is Ōtautahi Christchurch at the Darkroom with our very good friends Saint Peters Thursday! $10 online $15 on the door R18. R.O.A.R.
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 »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…
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 »A Thursday Noise Situation – Strings Speak Mountains, Coelacanth, Celebrity Death Machine
Join us at darkroom from 8pm, 26mar for out of towner Strings Speak Mountains, and the return of Coelacanth, and local heroes Celebrity Death Machine. Strings Speak Mountains is an experimental pursuit, using noise as therapy. Mixing ambient washes of guitar & vocals, with blistering distortion & pleading screams. Under the mountain of distortion, pray for the amplifiers to sing us to sleep. Coelacanth: Stepping on the line and frequently crossing it between guitar based atmospheres and noisy electronics. Celebrity…
Find out more »The Charlotte Sometimes
The Charlotte Sometimes performing live at Darkroom 27th March, joining the stage will be Minerva and Secret Admirer. 8:00pm Doors 8:30 Secret Admirer 9:15 Minerva 10:00 The Charlotte Sometimes 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
Guideless with Spirit Boy and Hexxer – Off The Edge Single Release
Guideless have just released their new single Off The Edge, and are stoked to celebrate it with local indie rock legends Spirit Boy and Hexxer. Guideless are Ōtautahi locals that play melodic indie rock with a touch of psych and a hint of surf. Their music treads a line from chiming power pop to latin-inspired grooves to fuzzed out shoegazey soundscapes. Spirit Boy are indie rockers who make music they love to listen to. Led by Ethan Mead’s commanding voice,…
Find out more »Levi Genes And The Moon Spins Band
Levi Genes and the Moon Spins Band, also featuring The Outboard Motors. Original Indy folk/rock at its best, featuring two of Christchurch's hardest working bands. Doors Open at 7pm Support live, local and original music R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Powder Chutes w/ The Boondocks
For a long time now we’ve been wanting to do some shows with The Boondocks… So we’re stoked to announce that The Boonies are joining Pow Chu for our first tour of 2026. Boom! And (drum roll) for the Christchurch / Ōtautahi show on 17 April at Dark Room it’s our absolute pleasure to announce that joining us as Very Special Guests are the incredible Ragweed!… Boom Boom! This is a seriously stacked line-up…. It means tickets are about to…
Find out more »Swamp Meet Single Release – w/ Evergreen Terrace and Plastic Manor
Swamp Meet are back, releasing their debut single as a fully formed band and performing live at Darkroom on the 18th of April for their 2nd headlining show SWAMP MEET is a riffy, hard-hitting, chorus-loving grunge band based in Ōtautahi, made up of 3 guys from small and rainy Westport. Inspired by rock through the ages, such as (mainly) Nirvana, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC. After a couple of years now under their belts, the guys are feeling at home and…
Find out more »Free Artist Development Session – Managing Burnout
Darkroom's Free Artist Development Series is back! Our next session is all about managing burnout, and balancing day job life alongside your creative practice Wednesday April 22nd at Darkroom, 336 St Asaph St 7pm doors, talk starts 7:30pm THERE WILL BE FREE SNACKS! These sessions are peer-led, calling on folks from our local music community to share their knowledge. This month's guest speaker is Caelin Moore, who is currently carrying out a part-time music industry internship, on top of two…
Find out more »Darkroom Fundraiser Music Trivia Night
Join us for a special edition pub quiz in support of Darkroom! With the new financial year underway a bunch of big annual bills have all come at once for Darkroom, and we'd love to gather our music community together in support of this special music venue! This is a custom quiz written by Darkroom staff featuring all music-themed rounds! There'll be questions about pop hits, dad rock anthems, and indie deep cuts; plus rounds about local Chch music to…
Find out more »Ritual – A Night Of Divine Feminine Magick
Ritual - A Night of Divine Feminine Magick An ethereal night of all femme fronted acts, featuring psychedelic soulful rockers ‘Moonflower’, the mystical gothic alt-rock trio ‘Luna and the Aether’ and emotive dark alternative duo ‘Pyyrhic’. Each, a force to be reckoned with in their own rights, will take you on a journey from shadow work realms through to catharsis, til we rise from the ashes together. Doors at 8pm, first act on at 8:30pm. R18. R.O.A.R.
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 »Free Pub Quiz – April 2026
Join us for our monthly pub quiz at Darkroom, with your host Feather! No sports questions, promise! Weds April 29th 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.
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 »A Thursday Noise Situation
Join us from 8pm, 30apr, at darkroom for three new bands; Vomitare L’Anima, Haahlon Keiyon, and LK-99. Vomitare L’Anima “They invent a howling theatrical language through which it becomes possible to express the grief of the whole world, a language understood by no one but the two of them.” ― Unica Zürn. Haahlon Keiyon mutilates and sacrifices melodies on an altar of beats, noise, and performance to shake off psychic trances in order to reassess perception - with a view…
Find out more »May 2026
Big League EP Tour – Christchurch
Melbourne indie rockers Big League make their return to NZ this May, and they're paying a visit to Darkroom to showcase choice cuts from their brand new EP, Windanswagger. For lovers of noisy anthems, and catchy guitar pop, this is an evening not to be missed. Supports: Best Bets, Hoihoi $15+BF pre-sale/ $20 on the door TICKETS SELLING FAST - THIS WILL SELL OUT! R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »Revenge Of The Synth
Have you ever wanted to headbang to dance beats? You are not alone! This is your chance. ROBOTS IN LOVE bring huge guitar riffs, powerhouse drums, epic synths and the sexiest basslines that will have you headbanging and simultaneously scooting around the dance floor. Think Bring Me The Horizon and Linkin Park vibes. “A standout example of how metal and electronic elements can be fused.”- Edgar Allen Poets “A stadium level of ambition and assurance.”- Muzic.net The 3-piece from Dunedin…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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…
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