Zine Scene

Tue, 7 October to Tue, 16 December

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tūranga Library 60 Cathedral Square Central Christchurch Christchurch 8011

Zine club, Workshop, Arts and Crafts

Calling all zine enthusiasts! Come and get crafty with us! At Zine Scene you can design a zine, create a zine, trade zines and publish your zine for display at the library! Everyone welcome, whether you’re a seasoned zine creator and want to connect with others or you’ve never made a zine and want to find out what the fuss is about. Art supplies and collage resources will be provided but feel free to bring your favourite along. We meet fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at Tūranga library, find us on the ground floor next to the lifts on the following dates - 7th October, 21st October, 4th November, 18th November, 2nd December, 16th December.

Ripple: Carmel Courtney & Max Maxwell at The Lair

Fri, 31 October

6pm - 1am

The Lair @ Evil Genius

house, organica, disco, live sax, progressive house

Carmel and Max Maxwell will be showcasing their new musical projects - these two have been collaborating for decades and they know how to keep pulling new twists and surprises from up each other’s sleeves. They’ll be joined by skilled local selectors Simon Kong and Psilo (Chris Boyd), perfect compliments to Carmel and Max's eclectic musical tastes.

The Wendys, Sentient Mud, The Perfect Gun

Sat, 1 November

8:00PM

Darkroom

punk/hardcore/art/noise

The Wendys return to Darkroom this November with Sentient Mud and The Perfect Gun!

Bilders Empathetic Dustbin Tour

Fri, 7 November

8:00PM

Lyttelton Coffee Company

folk/country/acoustic

Bilders tour New Zealand in November. The band will visit old haunts, as they renew friendships and celebrate the new album. Expect tunes from Neverlasting and acclaimed Dustbin of Empathy albums. Surprise guests will drop in during the tour to join in classic Bilders songs. Bilders are led by poet-songwriter and novelist Bill Direen. Magnet Magazine described Direen 'standing with Chris Knox in the vanguard of the country’s non-conformist rock pantheon; he’s hung in there through some cruel ups and downs.' Graham Reid called Dustbin of Empathy gently beautiful, left-field pop songs, another excellent, entrancing and slightly chilling Direen album. A small booklet (GY15-1) called 'Apropos', with lots of never-before seen photos and short writings by Bill about music will be on sale at the gigs as long as stocks last.

The Charlotte Sometimes EP Fundraiser

Fri, 7 November

8:00PM

Wunderbar

pop/rock/alt

Early Bird $7.50+BF General $10.00+BF Support the band $15.00+BF

No Cigar

Sat, 8 November

8:00PM

Ngaio Marsh Theatre

pop/rock/indie

Breakout Aotearoa five-piece NO CIGAR have announced a three-date tour across New Zealand this November, in celebration of their highly anticipated third studio album Under the Surface, due for release July 30th.

Loop Electronic: Tour 001

Fri, 14 November

8:00PM

Exchange Christchurch

genrefluid/dance/electronic/alt

Loop are proud to announce the debut Loop Electronic Tour, a three-show series across Aotearoa this November celebrating the artists and sounds of Loop Electronic, the label’s new imprint dedicated to forward-thinking electronic music.  Experience performances from Sanoi, Harry Charles, and Zuke, with Niel Rice opening the night. Expect deep grooves, emotive soundscapes, and dancefloor-ready energy as the Loop Electronic label takes over Mothership for one unforgettable evening.

Brainwave - Ill Intent - Album Release Tour / Featuring Martial Law

Sat, 15 November

8 PM

Churchills

metal/hardrock

Wellington hardcore outfit Brainwave are bringing their razor sharp riffage and anabolic aggression to a town near you this November for the Ill Intent Release Tour. Hamilton’s Martial Law will be slinging their signature boppy hardcore sound as the main support for each show in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Little River Music Festival 2025

Sat, 15 November

10 AM

Western Hills Farm

various

Little River Music Festival - It's a Big Day Out. Jordan Luck, The Eastern, Neighbourhood Watch, Adam Hattaway and The Haunters, Al Park, Stephanie McEwin, Rosanna Harvey, The Western Valley Road Band, Dangerbaby, Patients, The Late Starters, Wairewa Runanga Choir

Donal Gunning & The Bucks - Zero Bucks Given - EP Release Tour

Thu, 20 November

7 PM

darkroom

various/alt/rock

Dónal Gunning is an Irish Musician originally from Dublin now based in Wellington, he draws on rock, folk, indie and punk influences. Dónal knows how to work the crowd and always brings a fun, energetic, intangible Irish charm to his shows. His lyrics are thought-provoking while his sound is uniquely powerful. His second EP ‘Zero Bucks Given’ is releasing in late August 2025.

High Dependency Unit Tour 2025

Sat, 22 November

8 PM

Loons

rock

‘No one does noise/space/minimal better than HDU – worldwide. They have carved out the most unique and intelligent sound since Bailterspace’s heyday…’ Under the Radar ‍ "Distorted, dangerous and often devastating, New Zealand band HDU journey headlong into free-form noise and sonic terror." Rolling Stone

Clube Do Choro

Sun, 23 November

spacies

world/dance/brazilian

A group for Brazilian music lovers in Christchurch! Once a month, Sunday at Space Academy!

Rock and Roll Godmother - Toody Cole And Her Band

Thu, 27 November

7 PM

spacies

rock’n’roll

ROCK and ROLL GODMOTHER TOODY COLE to tour Aotearoa from Portland, Oregon USA TOODY COLE & HER BAND with special guests Jenny Don't & The Spurs

Beastwars - The Ship // The Sea - Album Release Tour

Sat, 29 November

8 PM

Churchills

metal/sludge/hardrock/stoner

Like bearing witness to a world sliding headlong into the abyss, Beastwars are no strangers to soundtracking times of war, disaster, and collapse – when half-truths and hidden agendas lurk behind every act of the world’s eroding empires. From the very beginning, their music has embodied the apocalyptic feeling of these end times: primal, hypnotic, and relentlessly heavy. Their 2011 self-titled debut declared as much, and tragically, feels more relevant today than ever. Fourteen years later, the world has only grown harsher and Beastwars’ sixth record, The Ship // The Sea, distils that darkness into one of the most intense and cathartic albums of their career.

horsehands and friends

Thu, 30 October

730

Wunderbar, Lyttleton

punk/garage, indie rock/post rock, ambient electronic

fresh from the release of their most recent single (Woe to Vows), horsehands are ready to perform that exact song, and others. a little bit alt rock, a little bit post rock. friends to expect on the night are the powerful punk people Sentient Mud and ambient/techno/polson-core wizards POLSON doors at 730pm Sentient Mud at 8pm horsehands at 845pm POLSON at 930

Kind Of Green 07 - Infordin - All Night Long

Sat, 1 November

8:00PM

Space Academy

various/amapiano/footmahi/bass/club/techno

Kind of Green humbly invites the inimitable Infordin (Tūhoe/Ngāti Raukawa) to our spiritual kāinga of Space Academy for her sophomore KoG performance. Her sets, a dynamic reflection of her Tūhoe and Ngāti Raukawa heritage, blend techno, club, amapiano, garage, juke, footmahi and bass. With a focus on high-energy rhythms, INFORDIN's performances are not just music but an immersive storytelling experience.

On The House V2

Fri, 7 November

10:45PM

Hide Club

house/techno

Volume 2 of a packed out night at Bennys Barbershop. This time, our stacked line up will be moving to Hide and laying down the grooviest of House beats ranging from 124bpm all the way too 145bpm. With cheap tickets, high grade production and lots of handsome DJ’s, you’d be a silly sausage to miss it.

Marsha, Grift Horse & Palo Alto

Sat, 8 November

8:00PM

Darkroom

postrock/rock/alt

Following the Marsha's nomination for the SRN's Favourite Single for Carpet, Marsha are playing a one-off show at Darkroom on the 8th of November. They bring their angular alternative rock back to the darkroom stage for the first time since April. Joining them are new local favourites Grift Horse and the long-anticipated return of Palo Alto.

Just Janie - House Concert

Sun, 9 November

4:30PM

SECRET LOCATION

folk/art/country

Just Janie is emerging as a compelling new voice in Aotearoa folk and Americana. Born and raised in Central Otago, she grew up writing songs tucked beneath the Hawkdun Ranges. With her EP ‘Muse and Musician’ surpassing a million streams, she earned praise from The Spinoff (NZ), observing: “If you find yourself on a hike this weekend… daydreaming about Laurel Canyon, it might be the perfect time for Just Janie’s Muse and Musician.”

Saint Peters Thursday EP Release

Fri, 14 November

7:00PM

Dux Central

hardrock/fuzz/punk

With their new EP 'You've Been Talking In Your Sleep...', Saint Peter's Thursday would like to invite you to a celebration of nightmares and sleep paralysis demons. Come partake in the ceremony of the release of their EP You've Been Talking In Your Sleep... An EP of songs for when the death SALT settles. Let this seep into your bones. Joining SPT on this show are our beautiful friends in; Secret Admirer, Evergreen Terrace and Only You.

Enter The Gremverse

Sat, 15 November

8 PM

Loons

various/dance/techno/boogie

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to party with Gremlins at The Loons on November 15th. Co-piloting this vessel are local collectives Hang the Saints, Tender Buttons and Queer Horizons, bringing you a two-stage extravaganza of Ōtautahi talent. The upper deck’s queer rave will be lifting you to new heavenly heights, while slamming techno is brewing deep in the underbelly. To celebrate one year of Gremlin’s goodness and the dynamism of the 03 underground, we’re pulling out all the stops. Step through the portal and transport yourself into an immersive experience, with Fantasia.AV crafting an insane visual trip, 103 Soundsystem powering the night, and local DJs, artists and performers blending together to create sonic and visual harmony. For one night only, enter a new realm shaped by the wildest imaginings of the Gremlins Universe.

Dick Move - Dream Believe Achieve - Album Tour

Fri, 21 November

8 PM

spacies

punk/hardcore/rock

To mark the release of their new album Dream Believe Achieve out November 14, 2025 via 1:12 and Flying Nun Records, Aotearoa punk band Dick Move will embark on a national headline tour. Known for their loud, fast, and high-energy live shows, Dick Move will bring their signature no-holds-barred performance and new album to a wider audience this summer.

Pieces Of Molly Live At A Rolling Stone

Sat, 22 November

7:30 PM

Rolling Stone

hardrock/stoner/fuzz

Pieces of Molly Live at A Rolling Stone. To celebrate the release of our new single "Cant Muzzle Me", out October 16th. With support from Ragweed and Red Weekend.

Lawrence Arabia Is Playing A Solo Show

Wed, 26 November

7 PM

spacies

solo/acoustic

It’s been six years since he last released an album and, like Richard Prebble before him, Lawrence Arabia’s been thinking. When songwriters think, often the result is songs. It’s time to bring out some of these new thought babies from the writing suite and expose them to the light; let them photosynthesise and become real and alive in the world. The Silver Scroll, Taite and Tūī winning artist brings his engaging show of (new and old) songs and talk, accompanied by guitar and keys, to Space Academy.

Cootie Cuties - 2 Cute 2 Die (Album Release Tour)

Sat, 29 November

8 PM

darkroom

punk/hardcore

Tāmaki punk sweethearts Cootie Cuties are releasing their full-length album 2 CUTE 2 DIE and want you to come celebrate! With support from Only You and Bunchy's Big Score 2 CUTE 2 DIE releases October 24th, on 1:12 Records

Phatsak And Freaks

Fri, 31 October

8 PM

Embankment Tavern

sludge/grind/heavy/punk

? Halloween Open Mic at the Embankment! ? Feature band: PHATSAK — big dumb rock, so dumb it’s scary. ⚡?

Surfing USSR and Extra Special Guests

Sat, 1 November

6:30PM

Lyttelton Coffee Company

surf/psych/exotica

SURFING USSR, and a stellar cast of past and present collaborators, including Anita Clark (violin), Emma Johnston (vocals), Jenny Ward (vocals, objects), Chris O'Connor (percussion), John Chrisstoffels (theremin), Jeff Henderson (sax), Luke Wood (pedal steel), and more Doors open at 6.30 pm, Music starts at 7 pm At the Lyttelton Coffee Company on November 1, 2025.. Space age exotica, classic surf tunes, music from the Greek hash dens, original space invaders machine for 20 cents a game and more. This event is a significant cosmic anomaly you won't want to miss.

Mbongeni Feat. Kaitlyn & Moby

Thu, 6 November

7:00PM

Darkroom

hiphop/jazz/live

Mbongeni’s Debut Live Show Hits Christchurch! Christchurch, New Zealand — Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and faith as Mbongeni, one of New Zealand’s rising Christian hip hop artists, takes the stage for his first-ever live show in Christchurch. After gaining thousands of streams across digital platforms and making a name for himself as an emerging voice in Christian hip hop, Mbongeni is stepping into the live scene — bringing his passion, purpose, and powerful message to the stage.

Shooless and S.E.I.S.M.I.C w/ support from hexxer

Fri, 7 November

8:00PM

Space Academy

hardrock/artrock/fuzz

ＳＨＯＯＬＥＳＳ A slow-burning force in Aotearoa’s alternative underground, Shooless deliver a mix of raw melody, distortion and unfiltered energy. Blending indie-grunge with post-punk, their sound swings between introspection and chaos, unafraid to get loud, weird, and painfully real. Ｓ．Ｅ．Ｉ．Ｓ．Ｍ．Ｉ．Ｃ Ōtautahi’s S.E.I.S.M.I.C bring a fuzzy cocktail of prog, psych and riff-heavy disorder. Conjured for movement, their sets shake your bones with dynamic shifts, sprawling instrumentals and funky melodic breakdowns Expect distorted rhythms, freaky tones, and a set that keeps you on your toes. ｈｅｘｘｅｒ Rounding it out, hexxer are a four-piece alt rock band from Christchurch providing heavy tones and cryptic lyrics. They continue to focus on their own original music with an album set to release late this year.

Munch Sapphic Halloween

Sat, 8 November

7:30PM

SECRET LOCATION

pop/dance/club/queer

Are you ready for our first ever MUNCH Halloween event? Start thinking of your fit - there'll be best dressed prizes, sadistic drag, hellish hotties and everything you need to celebrate the gayest holiday of the year.

Arthur Ahbez And The Hot Burrito Boys

Fri, 14 November

8:00PM

Space Academy

rock’n’roll/rock/folk

Legendary primitive psychedelic garage rock troubadour Arthur Ahbez and his latest ensemble, The Hot Burrito Boys, are making a rare pilgrimage to the South Island! Prepare for a night of raucous, rag-tag rock ’n’ roll as they unleash their raw, hypnotic jams upon the good folk of Christchurch. Joining them are local favourites Adam Hattaway & The Haunters, serving up their own brand of gritty, country rock to get the room moving.

The Boondocks Album Release Tour

Fri, 14 November

8:00PM

Darkroom

punk/hardcore/rock/alt

The Boondocks are one of New Zealand's hottest upcoming rock acts right now. A two-piece, high-energy, riff rock act from Waiuku, South Auckland. The dup are releasing their debut album 'Don't Let Them See You Cry' on October 17th, and will be doing a tour through Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo, and Christchurch.

High Altar - Veneration Of St Denis Tour

Sat, 15 November

8 PM

spacies

artrock/noise

HIGH ALTAR is a two piece semi-improv instrumental assemblage, made up of Brendan Moran (Hasselhoff Expt, Subliminals, etc) and Taipua Adams (Terror of the Deep, The Perms). HIGH ALTAR are an intense crackle of spectral sounds; a potent audio tool built on a bare-bones structure of rhythm section components and added electronic timbre which alights a crooked path trailing sonic vortices with oscillatory behavior. In short - drum kit, bass guitar, atmospheric electronics. Sometimes heavy, sometimes fast and punchy.

From Tokyo, The Fuzz Busting FADEAWAYS

Sun, 16 November

7:30 PM

spacies

rock’n’roll/fuzz/rock

CLEAN DiRT & under the radar present from Tokyo Japan THE FADEAWAYS Fuzzbusting 60s garage nuts trio from Japan to perform first NZ shows in November ! Tokyo's WILDEST garage punk trio head to Aotearoa for the first time in November !

Model Home X Yon Loader With Hoihoi And Only You

Fri, 21 November

8 PM

darkroom

punk/hardcore/noise

Support from HOIHOI & Only You $15 presales / $20 door

Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Traces Christchurch Release Show

Sat, 22 November

7 PM

The Piano

world/electronic/art

This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else — described by filmmaker Sam Kelly as “an ethereal journey through dark and moody worlds.”

A Thursday Noise Situation

Thu, 27 November

8 PM

darkroom

noise/art/electronic/alt

a Thursday Noise Situation is a monthly Thursday evening of experimental and noise music at the darkroom. Ranging from traditional rock-band line-ups to a person with a drill. Come down and enjoy the more out there side of music.

Tom Cunliffe And Ali Whitton

Sat, 29 November

8 PM

spacies

folk/acoustic

Tom Cunliffe returns with 'Spit Out Your Gum' – his fourth album and most intimate release to date. Vivid, offbeat, and full of heart, the record captures Cunliffe at his most direct, delivering a collection of songs that glow with warmth and humanity. Ali Whitton is an Aotearoa-born, Yorkshire-raised and now Wellington based singer-songwriter who is stepping into his own as an artist. Ali is an artist who refuses to let go, blending raw storytelling with a sound shaped by decades of experience and dedication to his craft.