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September 2026
Inspired Whimsy
Come run away with the spirit of Whimsy! Join us for an absurd cabaret bursting at the seams with comedy, magic, circus and few cheeky surprises. A selection of Ōtautahi's finest variety performers have been assembled for your viewing pleasure. Don't miss out, book now! R18 R.O.A.R
Find out more »Achtung! Te Waipounamu Tour
Achtung! make their return to both the legendary Darkroom and their hometown of Dunedin to celebrate the release of their debut album. In Christchurch we will be playing alongside slowcore sleuths Abandoned Carparks and indie pop rockers Secret Admirer at Darkroom St Asaph Street. Our long overdue Dunedin return will reunite us with our best buddies U-no Juno and the alternative music mastermind Emily Esplin band at Pearl Diver. Don't miss out.
Find out more »Northern Fogline And Sam Beal
Northern Fogline will be playing their unique brand of folk rock with an opening set from the incomparable Sam Beal. Join us for an incredible night of homegrown original music. Doors at 7, music at 730.
Find out more »Karleshia – Single Release Show!
Karleshia is a local artist from Ōtautahi, Christchurch and FINALLY releasing their newest works. Come along to celebrate their single release of Holy Low and hear more of their upcoming E.P which is set to release in October. Also in the line up to hear wonderful tunes from: Willowby Quiet Minds Raylee Bradfield
Find out more »The Splinters – NZ Tour
The Splinters will perform at Darkroom to celebrate their freshly released singles Boogie Dipstick and Curriculum Vitae. The five guys will be romping and stomping onstage like their lives and careers depend on it, because they do. The Splinters will be joined by local favourites RAGWEED. Established in early 2021, RAGWEED are an alternative metal outfit consisting of vocalist and guitarist Cameron Buyers, bassist Bradley Jervis and drummer Sam Shore. Don’t miss out on a night of beautiful music, tasty…
Find out more »Homesickk? | Live At Darkroom
HOMESICKK? will be performing live at DARKROOM on September 26th! This will be their last gig before they hit the skies and do their FIRST international tour in Japan, so ensure to buy a ticket! You do NOT wanna miss out on this one. HOMESICKK? W/ S.E.I.S.M.I.C, Bin Day, Reef Brazendale Saturday, 26th of September Darkroom R18, Doors at 8PM Thank you Luke Benjamin (@uncleleke4prez) for designing this poster! P.S. It's also Luci's Birthday, so you're obligated to attend.
Find out more »October 2026
Lakeward – featuring Steampunk Fish And Tephra
Lakeward once again take to the darkroom stage, bringing with them their brand of bass-focused prog rock, designed to groove and emotionally headbang to. Led by Cam Giddens on bass and backed up by Dean Gibson on the drumkit, the duo are a must see for anyone who is a fan of bass, odd time signatures, and a china cymbal being hit rather hard. They will be joined by Tephra, an Otautahi post-rock/metal trio that create melancholic and atmospheric music…
Find out more »Alive And Unplugged Feat. Luca Joass, Anand And Karleshia
Coming to darkroom for a special night of intimate performances - Alive and Unplugged brings together three of Ōtautahi's finest solo acts. Darkroom Thursday 8th October Doors @ 7pm
Find out more »Hunter Craig Band With Electric Starfi And Connor Morrison-Mills
Join us for a night of music and poetry! What to expect? Connor Morrison-Mills is a folk singer songwriter who has recently relocated from Pōneke. He'll be making his Ōtautahi debut. Electric Starfi trio are back with a new drummer. They'll be bringing some of their punchier poems set to music. Hunter Craig Band is back to with a star studded lineup of local musicians and they'll surely make you feel the full spectrum of emotions.
Find out more »Weezier
It's 2026 and after some not so serious deliberation, Weezier have decided to do it again, play hit after hit from the Weezer catalog. It's going to be loud, like noise complaint loud. It's going to be fun, like most fun you can have with your clothes on fun. It's going to be at the Darkroom, like the best live music venue in town Darkroom. Need we say more?
Find out more »Darkroom Halloween Special – S.E.I.S.M.I.C, By Design, Kool Aid And More
It's time for the 8th annual Darkroom Halloween Special! This year's line up: BY DESIGN ELIZABETH AND THE COVEN KOOL AID PLASTIC MANOR S.E.I.S.M.I.C Dress ups are encouraged, with prizes to be won for best dressed! Sat Oct 31st Presale tickets start at just $10 Doors 7pm First band 7:30pm R18. R.O.A.R.
Find out more »November 2026
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…
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