21 Nov 2024
Links - Music Venues
Links for New Zealand's leading live music venues.
Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Auckland
The established Barfoot Stadium offers facilities of quality for indoor sports, meetings, exhibitions and major social occasions located in the Eastern Suburbs, Auckland.
Capacity: 3,700
The established Barfoot Stadium offers facilities of quality for indoor sports, meetings, exhibitions and major social occasions located in the Eastern Suburbs, Auckland.
Capacity: 3,700
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, Tauranga
One of the newest venues in Tauranga, more suitable to classical music styles.
Capacity: 500
One of the newest venues in Tauranga, more suitable to classical music styles.
Capacity: 500
Big Fan
Big Fan is a new not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space located in Morningside, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering three world-class recording studios and a live music venue all under one roof, the team at Big Fan are dedicated to helping people fulfil their ambitions through music.
Capacity: 180
Big Fan is a new not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space located in Morningside, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering three world-class recording studios and a live music venue all under one roof, the team at Big Fan are dedicated to helping people fulfil their ambitions through music.
Capacity: 180
Black Barn Vineyards, Hawkes Bay
Black Barn is a small vineyard just five minutes from the Village of Havelock North in Hawkes Bay Wine Country.
Capacity: 2000
Black Barn is a small vineyard just five minutes from the Village of Havelock North in Hawkes Bay Wine Country.
Capacity: 2000
Butlers Reef, Oakura
Butlers Reef is located 10 mins south of New Plymouth on Surf Hwy 45.
Capacity: 1500
Butlers Reef is located 10 mins south of New Plymouth on Surf Hwy 45.
Capacity: 1500
Cassette Nine
An inner city institution that offers everything from DJ sets to live music, comedy, slam poetry, drag performances, art and beyond.
Capacity: 300
An inner city institution that offers everything from DJ sets to live music, comedy, slam poetry, drag performances, art and beyond.
Capacity: 300
Claudelands, Hamilton
Unique in Australasia, Claudelands Arena’s C-shape configuration brings you closer to the action.
Capacity: 6000
Unique in Australasia, Claudelands Arena’s C-shape configuration brings you closer to the action.
Capacity: 6000
Common Room Bar, Hastings
The Common Room Bar is a small venue in central Hastings with a capacity of just over 100. Originally started as a one-room craft beer bar we have morphed into a live music venue with live music three to four nights a week.
Capacity: 100
The Common Room Bar is a small venue in central Hastings with a capacity of just over 100. Originally started as a one-room craft beer bar we have morphed into a live music venue with live music three to four nights a week.
Capacity: 100
Creative Sounds - The Stomach, Palmerston North
An all-ages non profit original venue, recording studio and rehearsal spaces in Palmerston North.
Capacity: 140
An all-ages non profit original venue, recording studio and rehearsal spaces in Palmerston North.
Capacity: 140
Dark Room, Christchurch
Hosts local and touring acts of all genres / experience / ability levels. Established in 2011 after the quakes caused many other Christchurch venues to close.
Capacity: 100
Hosts local and touring acts of all genres / experience / ability levels. Established in 2011 after the quakes caused many other Christchurch venues to close.
Capacity: 100
Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland
More than just a dive bar, a vibrant venue where the alternative music scene thrives with late night DJs and live music.
Capacity: 250
More than just a dive bar, a vibrant venue where the alternative music scene thrives with late night DJs and live music.
Capacity: 250
Double Whammy, Auckland
Whammy Bar’s brand new, larger sibling. Builds on the original’s reputation with a bigger stage, enhanced production, and more than twice the capacity.
Capacity: 500
Whammy Bar’s brand new, larger sibling. Builds on the original’s reputation with a bigger stage, enhanced production, and more than twice the capacity.
Capacity: 500
Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland
The Ellen Melville Centre is an Auckland Council community hub in the centre of Auckland city.
Capacity: 220
The Ellen Melville Centre is an Auckland Council community hub in the centre of Auckland city.
Capacity: 220
Empire Tavern, Auckland
The Empire Tavern is one of Auckland's leading entertainment venues.
Capacity: 400
The Empire Tavern is one of Auckland's leading entertainment venues.
Capacity: 400
Entertainment Venues Association NZ
EVANZ is the peak body representing the entertainment venue industry in New Zealand, with a membership of over 120 venues nationally including theatres, event centres, outdoor spaces, stadia and convention centres.
EVANZ is the peak body representing the entertainment venue industry in New Zealand, with a membership of over 120 venues nationally including theatres, event centres, outdoor spaces, stadia and convention centres.
Fairfield House, Nelson
Nestled in seven acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens, Fairfield House is one of Nelson's most prestigious historic homes.
Nestled in seven acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens, Fairfield House is one of Nelson's most prestigious historic homes.
Galatos, Auckland
Iconic inner city live music and function venue just off K’ Rd, established circa 1912. Available for hire for gigs, concerts, dance nights, film nights, film shoots, corporate events.
Capacity:
Main Room: 400
Basement: 130
Iconic inner city live music and function venue just off K’ Rd, established circa 1912. Available for hire for gigs, concerts, dance nights, film nights, film shoots, corporate events.
Capacity:
Main Room: 400
Basement: 130
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Previously known as Ericsson Stadium, Mt Smart Stadium is Auckland's leading outdoor concert venue and home to the Big Day Out.
Capacity: 25,000
Previously known as Ericsson Stadium, Mt Smart Stadium is Auckland's leading outdoor concert venue and home to the Big Day Out.
Capacity: 25,000
Independent Music Venues Aotearoa (IMVA)
A collective of local grassroots music venues. Evolving from the Save Our Venues initiative, we advocate for live music in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A collective of local grassroots music venues. Evolving from the Save Our Venues initiative, we advocate for live music in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Capacity: Between 1255-1290 over three levels seated, or 1300 with the first five rows removed.
Capacity: Between 1255-1290 over three levels seated, or 1300 with the first five rows removed.
Kumeu Live, Kumeu
Kumeu Live is a not for profit organisation with the sole purpose of supporting live original music in the developing Kumeu area. It has been running since 2016 and concerts are curated to maintain a high standard of performance.
Kumeu Live is a not for profit organisation with the sole purpose of supporting live original music in the developing Kumeu area. It has been running since 2016 and concerts are curated to maintain a high standard of performance.
Last Place, Hamilton
Last Place is a dive bar & live music venue. It may have the best burger in NZ to pair with cold Waikato handles or fancy beers.
Capacity: 190
Last Place is a dive bar & live music venue. It may have the best burger in NZ to pair with cold Waikato handles or fancy beers.
Capacity: 190
Le Cafe, Picton
Le Café offers the best in contemporary Continental dining, using locally sourced ingredients, to be enjoyed with local wines, the best beers, and live music. The coffee is the finest in Picton as is the view!
Capacity: 120
Le Café offers the best in contemporary Continental dining, using locally sourced ingredients, to be enjoyed with local wines, the best beers, and live music. The coffee is the finest in Picton as is the view!
Capacity: 120
Loons
The Loons is an alluring live music & performance venue in the renovated, historic Loons building in Lyttelton, Christchurch.
Capacity: 250
The Loons is an alluring live music & performance venue in the renovated, historic Loons building in Lyttelton, Christchurch.
Capacity: 250
Meow Nui, Wellington
Brand-new, medium-sized venue, situated in the site of the former Salvation Army Citadel.
Capacity: 1000
Brand-new, medium-sized venue, situated in the site of the former Salvation Army Citadel.
Capacity: 1000
Meow, Wellington
Wellington's longest-running independent music venue, a staple on the NZ touring circuit since 2008.
Capacity: 400
Wellington's longest-running independent music venue, a staple on the NZ touring circuit since 2008.
Capacity: 400
Mission Estate Winery, Napier
New Zealand's oldest winery and home to the annual Mission Estate concert.
New Zealand's oldest winery and home to the annual Mission Estate concert.
Mystery Creek, Hamilton
Mystery Creek hosts many musical events each year, including Parachute.
Mystery Creek hosts many musical events each year, including Parachute.
Neck of the Woods, Auckland
A club style DJ and live music venue which showcases an array of eclectic independent local and international acts of all genres.
Capacity: 350
A club style DJ and live music venue which showcases an array of eclectic independent local and international acts of all genres.
Capacity: 350
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is the home of performing arts in nelson. Located in the heart of Nelson it provides unique venue spaces that set the tone for any event, large or small.
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is the home of performing arts in nelson. Located in the heart of Nelson it provides unique venue spaces that set the tone for any event, large or small.
Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
Hamilton’s underground retro lounge with cool sounds, live entertainment, coffee, food, beers, spirits and wine. Centrally located in the business part of town. Close to shopping centre, hotels and restaurants.
Capacity: 110
Hamilton’s underground retro lounge with cool sounds, live entertainment, coffee, food, beers, spirits and wine. Centrally located in the business part of town. Close to shopping centre, hotels and restaurants.
Capacity: 110
Porridge Watson, Whanganui
Whanganui's local bar, serving food, craft beer, and delicious wine and hosting live music and comedy.
Capacity: 150
Whanganui's local bar, serving food, craft beer, and delicious wine and hosting live music and comedy.
Capacity: 150
Powerstation, Auckland
If walls could talk, the intimate surrounds of Auckland music mecca the Powerstation would rattle off legendary tales that take in nearly 30 years of live music history. From its pride of place at the top of Mt Eden Road, this much revered venue has played host to the biggest names in the business, allowing local music lovers to witness headliners like Beastie Boys, the Ramones, Soundgarden and Run-DMC up close and personal.
Capacity: 1000
If walls could talk, the intimate surrounds of Auckland music mecca the Powerstation would rattle off legendary tales that take in nearly 30 years of live music history. From its pride of place at the top of Mt Eden Road, this much revered venue has played host to the biggest names in the business, allowing local music lovers to witness headliners like Beastie Boys, the Ramones, Soundgarden and Run-DMC up close and personal.
Capacity: 1000
Regent on Broadway Theatre, Palmerston North
Established in Palmerston North on the 4th of July, 1930.
Capacity: 1,393
Established in Palmerston North on the 4th of July, 1930.
Capacity: 1,393
Rogue and Vagabond, Wellington
Craft beer bar located just off Cuba Street, specialises in amazing beer and a variety of live music (jazz, blues, funk, and soul — you name it).
Capacity: 200
Craft beer bar located just off Cuba Street, specialises in amazing beer and a variety of live music (jazz, blues, funk, and soul — you name it).
Capacity: 200
Rosemary's, Taupo
New York-inspired dive bar, burger joint and music venue in Taupo's main pub street. ‘For the people’ with fair pricing and free gigs where possible.
Capacity: 120
New York-inspired dive bar, burger joint and music venue in Taupo's main pub street. ‘For the people’ with fair pricing and free gigs where possible.
Capacity: 120
San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington
Historically, San Francisco Bath House has had a reputation for being a rock venue but in recent years it has become home to a wider spectrum of live entertainment. Wednesday through Saturday nights feature an eclectic mix of REAL local, national and international acts cutting across many genres, subgenres, scenes and micro-scenes.
Capacity: 500
Historically, San Francisco Bath House has had a reputation for being a rock venue but in recent years it has become home to a wider spectrum of live entertainment. Wednesday through Saturday nights feature an eclectic mix of REAL local, national and international acts cutting across many genres, subgenres, scenes and micro-scenes.
Capacity: 500
Smash Palace, Gisborne
Smash Palace is a Live Music oasis in Gisborne’s industrial subdivision, with two stages — each with in-house sound and lighting systems.
Capacity: 200-250
Smash Palace is a Live Music oasis in Gisborne’s industrial subdivision, with two stages — each with in-house sound and lighting systems.
Capacity: 200-250
Sofar Sounds, Auckland, Wellington & Dunedin
Sofar transforms everyday spaces - like a living room or retail shop - and turns it into a captivating venue for secret, live shows, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small, and typically features three diverse acts, with no headliner.
Sofar transforms everyday spaces - like a living room or retail shop - and turns it into a captivating venue for secret, live shows, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small, and typically features three diverse acts, with no headliner.
Space Academy, Christchurch
Hosts of a range of gigs for the last 10 years from sonic installations through to garage rock.
Capacity: 150
Hosts of a range of gigs for the last 10 years from sonic installations through to garage rock.
Capacity: 150
The Arts Junction
The Junction Theatre nestled within The Arts Junction is a boutique performance and event venue available for hire for musicians and entertainers to meet, perform and play small gigs. The Arts Junction is the arts hub of Katikati at 36 Main Road, Katikati.
The Junction Theatre nestled within The Arts Junction is a boutique performance and event venue available for hire for musicians and entertainers to meet, perform and play small gigs. The Arts Junction is the arts hub of Katikati at 36 Main Road, Katikati.
The Boathouse, Nelson
The Boathouse is an attractive heritage building situated over the sea on the picturesque Nelson Haven, that operates as a Clubhouse, Event & Performance Space, Cafe and Function Venue.
Capacity: 130
The Boathouse is an attractive heritage building situated over the sea on the picturesque Nelson Haven, that operates as a Clubhouse, Event & Performance Space, Cafe and Function Venue.
Capacity: 130
The Butter Factory, Whangarei
The Butter Factory pride themselves on hosting a wide range of performances, and welcome enquiries from all genres.
The Butter Factory pride themselves on hosting a wide range of performances, and welcome enquiries from all genres.
The Cabana, Napier
New Zealand’s oldest pure rock’n’roll venue has a history dating all the way back to the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake and a live music legacy that goes back to the 1950's.
Capacity: 250
New Zealand’s oldest pure rock’n’roll venue has a history dating all the way back to the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake and a live music legacy that goes back to the 1950's.
Capacity: 250
The Jam Factory, Tauranga
Nothing brings people together like music. That is why we provide the platform for an ever-developing programme of learning, expression and performance. We connect musicians of every skill level and genre to the residents of the Western Bay of Plenty and beyond. Committed to building social connections and cultural diversity through music we provide the space, the team and enthusiastic audience.
Capacity: 60
Nothing brings people together like music. That is why we provide the platform for an ever-developing programme of learning, expression and performance. We connect musicians of every skill level and genre to the residents of the Western Bay of Plenty and beyond. Committed to building social connections and cultural diversity through music we provide the space, the team and enthusiastic audience.
Capacity: 60
The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North
Facebook page for Palmerston North's The Royal.
Facebook page for Palmerston North's The Royal.
The Tuning Fork, Auckland
The Tuning Fork offers the full expertise and technical support of all Vector Arena’s infrastructure and staff, including management and marketing back up.
Capacity: 400
The Tuning Fork offers the full expertise and technical support of all Vector Arena’s infrastructure and staff, including management and marketing back up.
Capacity: 400
Totara Street, Mt Maunganui
Totara Street is an events and entertainment venue located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. The facilities at Totara Street are used for a number of different events, workshops and corporate functions. Having the ability to set the room up for an intimate vibe with 30 people, or open both levels and house up to 400 patrons is what sets them apart.
Capacity: 400
Totara Street is an events and entertainment venue located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. The facilities at Totara Street are used for a number of different events, workshops and corporate functions. Having the ability to set the room up for an intimate vibe with 30 people, or open both levels and house up to 400 patrons is what sets them apart.
Capacity: 400
UFO, Auckland
UFO is an underground live music venue based in Auckland.
UFO is an underground live music venue based in Auckland.
Valhalla, Wellington
A self-contained mead hall of the Gods in the heart of the city. A subtly Norse themed bunker with a punk rock drinking ethic.
Capacity: 250
A self-contained mead hall of the Gods in the heart of the city. A subtly Norse themed bunker with a punk rock drinking ethic.
Capacity: 250
Vogelmorn Upstairs, Wellington
A community venue situated in a residential area and run by locals since 2016, Vogelmorn has put creativity, inclusivity and community at the heart of what we do.
Capacity: 120
A community venue situated in a residential area and run by locals since 2016, Vogelmorn has put creativity, inclusivity and community at the heart of what we do.
Capacity: 120
Water Bar Wanaka
Live music venue in Wanaka with full in house PA system (KV2), 250-280 capacity. Water Bar in Wanaka has hosted an array of musicians and DJ's including, Tiki Taane, Ladi6, Hollie Smith, Jon Toogood, Summer Thieves, Dolphin Friendly, Upbeats, Truth, Concord Dawn, Trei, Sticky Buds, Mako Road, Freestylers, Krafty Kuts & Charlie 2NA to name a few. They also support up and coming bands new to the music scene as well as local bands and DJ's.
Live music venue in Wanaka with full in house PA system (KV2), 250-280 capacity. Water Bar in Wanaka has hosted an array of musicians and DJ's including, Tiki Taane, Ladi6, Hollie Smith, Jon Toogood, Summer Thieves, Dolphin Friendly, Upbeats, Truth, Concord Dawn, Trei, Sticky Buds, Mako Road, Freestylers, Krafty Kuts & Charlie 2NA to name a few. They also support up and coming bands new to the music scene as well as local bands and DJ's.
Wunderbar, Lyttelton
The weirdest, coolest bar, live music and party venue in Christchurch.
Capacity: 125
The weirdest, coolest bar, live music and party venue in Christchurch.
Capacity: 125
Zeal, Hamilton, West Auckland & Wellington
The official website for Zeal, based in Hamilton, West Auckland and Wellington.
The official website for Zeal, based in Hamilton, West Auckland and Wellington.
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