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January 2024
Rosina and The Weavers
Join us for the second show of our 2024 Summer Tour at the iconic Wunderbar. We are stoked to have the scintillatingly cool Ōtautahi based band 'Model Home' joining us for this show. But who the heck are we? Well, we are a tight-knit band all the way from Pukekohe, the land of potatoes and onions. We've been sitting on our album for too long and like an expectant mother hen we cannot wait for it to be hatched! Our…
Find out more »Saurian with I See Tomorrow
Well, well, Lyttelton, brace yourselves! Dunedin's rock renegades, Saurian, are swaggering into Wunderbar on January 13th, armed with their latest sonic oddity, Octopedal Rock Unit. If you're scratching your head over the title, you're not alone. Rumor has it even the band members aren't quite sure what it means—but who cares when the music speaks volumes? Following the release of their EP, Saurian is geared up to deliver a performance that defies expectations. Picture this: a sonic cocktail of blistering…
Find out more »February 2024
An Octave Below, Flynn Adamson, Midnight Buzz, and Lucy Munro
An Octave Below, Flynn Adamson, Midnight Buzz and Lucy Munro have teamed up to give you the best of Ōtautahi's youth music all in one gig at Wunderbar, Lyttleton for only $10! Each act has their own unique sound ranging from indie to pop to surf rock so there is music for everyone. Doors 8pm | Starts 8:30pm
Find out more »May 2024
Isabelle Wolff
Gypsy-jazz Songstress and Poet Isabelle Wolff takes the stage at the Wunderbar. Call it gypsy pop if you will, no matter how you hear her, Isabelle Wolff’s vocal styling will have you dancing on the tables and revelling in the joy of song. She will take you on a musical odyssey, a soulful songstress whose captivating melodies and evocative storytelling transcends genres. Hailing from Germany, her warm and authentic voice, shaped by experiences on the Camino de Santiago and studies…
Find out more »Oddisee & DJ Unown
Brooklyn based, Sudanese-American artist Oddisee makes an anticipated return to the shores of Aotearoa / New Zealand for three live shows. Since the release of his album ‘To What End’ in 2023 and more recently ‘Odd Sketches, Vol. 1’ in March 2024, Oddisee has performed extensively across Europe and North America, re-uniting with fans along the way. Born Amir Elkhalifa in Washington D.C. to a Sudanese father and African American mother, and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Oddisee bore…
Find out more »June 2024
Gen X Party: A Night of 80’s Music & Dress Up
Christchurch's most popular 80's party of 2023 is back - for one night only Do you remember when... -- You ripped up the suburbs on your BMX and didn't come home till the sun went down? -- Ready to Roll was the hottest show in town? -- Shoulder pads and slouch socks were the ultimate in cool? If you do, then this Gen X Party is for you! All the hits you know and love from across the genres: pop,…
Find out more »July 2024
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters – High Horse Tour
New music is on the horizon! With a new sound Adam Hattaway along with his band The Haunters are getting back on the road. A snap quick tour of Aotearoa, hitting Tāmaki Makaurau & hometown Ōtautahi. In celebration of upcoming single 'High Horse' out on 7 July 12th via Leather Jacket Records. Support from Milan Borich (Pluto) Pre-sales $25 ($15 Artist / Unwaged tickets) All tickets $30 on the door Tickets via Under the Radar, 7 inch on the door…
Find out more »Hannah Everingham Spring Tour
Bad Gin Sanctuary & Leather Jacket Records presents HANNAH EVERINGHAM SPRING TOUR Following from the release of her spectacular second album Siempre Tiene Flores (Leather Jacket Records/underunderground Records) New Zealand born Hannah Everingham tours the country again this spring. Last touring in fall across a series of intimate solo shows, Everingham is this spring touring with her bandmate & co-producer of the album Thomas Isbister on drums, in celebration of the album’s title; ‘to always have flowers’. Including two hometown…
Find out more »August 2024
The Temple of Techno Presents “Thank God It’s Techno”
Friday Night 5 DJs 7h on the dancefloor Rooftop view of Lyttleton Harbour and …… Thank God It’s Techno At the Temple of Techno, we believe in the transcendent nature of the communal dancing experience and we want to share that with you. Our goal is to provide a dedicated platform for techno DJs while also creating a safe and welcoming space for devotees to experience the raw power of repetitive beats and deep bass. RAVE = inclusivity and acceptance,…
Find out more »Seraphim With Monotones
From the shadowed recesses of the Christchurch underground, where dreams and echoes of the arcane converge, Seraphim have emerged as prophets of a new dawn. On the 31st of August, at the hallowed ground of the Wunderbar, join them at 8:30pm for a transcendental evening where tender harmonies, primal rhythms, celestial melodies and face melting fuzz combine to herald a vision of the end times. Opening the night, local favourites MONOTONES will electrify the crowd with their gritty indie and…
Find out more »September 2024
Lee Scott & Black Josh
Blah Records heavy hitters Lee Scott and Black Josh are without a doubt two of the most formidable lyricists in the underground UK hip hop scene. With an undeniable cult following that spans across the globe, this pair are setting out to give the South Pacific a taste of the dark and witty madness they are known so well for bringing. Lee Scott AKA Leezus reps a uniquely intelligent style of “Gonzo Lyricism” sharp, hard hitting, fuckin hilarious. Co founder…
Find out more »November 2024
Young Moon – The Slow Tour
New Zealand-based dream pop/shoegaze DIY recording artist YOUNG MOON is embarking on a highly anticipated SLOW TOUR in August 2024, taking their energetic and dynamic live performance across Aotearoa. Trevor Montgomery, formerly of TARENTEL & LAZARUS, has been writing and recording brooding ballads and blissful psychedelia as YOUNG MOON for over a decade. Utilizing vintage drum machines and atmospheric synths, Montgomery has a talent for lo-fi tracks with genuine lyrics exploring love, life, and death. San Francisco ex-pat, Montgomery now…
Find out more »May 2025
Thank God, It’s Techno Vol.2
4 DJs 7h on the dancefloor Rooftop view of Lyttleton Harbour and …… Thank God It’s Techno ? We are back for another night on the dancefloor, where the relentless bass vibrates through your chest, the hypnotic rhythm pulls you into the unknown. At the Temple of Techno, we believe in the transcendent nature of the communal dancing experience and we want to share that with you. Our goal is to provide a dedicated platform for techno DJs while also…
Find out more »June 2025
Missed Exit ‘Get You’ Single Release Party
Join Missed Exit at Wunderbar for a night of good vibes and better music, with support for Big John's House and Detour! Celebrating the upcoming release of Missed Exit's newest single 'Get You' on the 12th, the 6th of June is set to be a show of some of Christchurch's best local talent. 'Get You' is the latest in a series of classic New Zealand indie tracks from Hamilton-born Missed Exit, with a new reggae twist to the band's sound.…
Find out more »StupidSaysWHAT!?, w/ Analise Petronella
After such an astounding turnout at their last gig, StupidSaysWHAT!? Are back at Wunderbar to perform a curated mix of covers and originals, including fresh never-before-heard songs! We've brought back audience favourite Analise Petronella to open for us, also playing a mix of covers and her own originals on acoustic guitar. As this show is taking place on Friday the 13th, themed costumes are encouraged! Bio: StupidSaysWHAT!? are a four-piece independent rock band located in Christchurch, New Zealand whose music…
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Dirty Dike w/ Sammy B-side: The Golden Lobster Tour
Pigeon Touring & Events and SMB Live presents Dirty Dike w/ Sammy B-Side, live all the way from London (UK). Brace your earholes and hide your seafood—UK rap renegade Dirty Dike is crash-landing in Australia and New Zealand this June and July with his most outrageous escapade yet: The Golden Lobster Tour. Expect raw bars, surreal stories, and shellfish-related nonsense in this most rambunctious of live show experiences. Dike’s diving headfirst into chaos, claws out, dragging his trademark filth and…
Find out more »Big Johns House Presents: New Dig!
Big Johns House Presents: New Dig! Featuring Cherry Red and another TBA act. Bringing fresh sounds and new spaces Big Johns House is fundraising for their EP and they need your help! Kicking off the year strong, BJH has released their second single 'Ruby's Song', held a DIY backyard gig, and gigged up a storm through the Christchurch area. The only way to celebrate the halfway mark of the year is to have a headliner gig with some of the…
Find out more »July 2025
Mojo Jacket
Ben Fumi (Mojo Jacket) performing 2 hours of fun and soulful music, to get you dancing and singing along to some you know, and enjoying his original tunes that you don't, *yet*. A one man band like you've never seen: Farmer footdrums, rhythm/lead guitar, plus Ben's passionate vocals, all live, no loops. Indie, rock, blues, reggae, soul, with a little flamenco and gypsy jazz inspiration here and there. Door sales available Tickets also available over the bar at Wunderbar Check…
Find out more »Hera + Samuel R. Saffery
Join us for an intimate acoustic evening featuring two soulful singer-songwriters. Enjoy a night of heartfelt music and connection in a unique setting, Lyttelton's wonderfully quirky Wunderbar. HERA Hera is an award-winning Icelandic-Kiwi singer/songwriter who has lost count of how many times she has traveled around the world with her guitar. Her self-titled album released in 2020 to critical acclaim and reached #1 on the album charts in Iceland. She has been named 'Best Female Artist' at the Icelandic Music…
Find out more »Mocean
MOCEAN are heading South to bring their cruisy sound of Aotearoa Soul Reggae and guitar party vibe covers. Looping live on stage to create catchy bass lines and rhythms along with sweet two-part harmonies, ambient textures and melodic riffs. MOCEAN bring their unique blend of Aotearoa soul reggae to original songs and sing-along covers. Music for the soul to chill and connect to. Himiona Grace (guitar, vocals) has been jamming for decades with legendary reggae bands Dread, Beat and Blood…
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