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ON TOUR
Planning on going on tour? or just want to perform on a new stage? To save you time our team has put together a list of venues around New Zealand, so be sure to check them out.
Alexandra Park Function Centre
The facilities at Alexandra Park are some of best in Auckland.
Backbeat
Backbeat has been set up to help promote music in New Zealand. With a look, feel and atmosphere unlike any other venue in New Zealand, Backbeat is said to be a music museum designed for private functions/live music and public events.
Barfoot Stadium
The established Barfoot Stadium offers facilities of quality for indoor sports, meetings, exhibitions and major social occasions located in the Eastern Suburbs, Auckland.
Britomart
Welcome to Britomart. Britomart is a vibrant shopping, entertainment and business precinct in the heart of downtown Auckland.
Cassette Number Nine
A brief sojourn down Vulcan Lane in Auckland’s Central City will soon bring you to No. 9, and up an enigmatic flight of stairs a renowned music venue / restaurant / bar / club space awaits you – a space home to countless legends, stars, curiosities, oddities and tall tales of decadent debauchery over the years.
Ding Dong Lounge
Ding Dong Lounge is a Rock bar in the downtown vicinity, welcoming business patrons & rockers alike.
Empire Tavern
The Empire Tavern is one of Auckland’s leading entertainment venues.
Eventfinda Stadium
Website for Auckland’s Eventfinda Stadium.
Galatos
Galatos official website.
Hopetoun Alpha
Hopetoun Alpha is a majestic historic building which has been beautifully restored for its current use as a function and event venue in the heart of Auckland city.
Howick Club
The Howick Club, a member of the NZ Chartered Clubs Association, is a large, modern facility with a membership base of over 3000 members coming from all walks of life and drawn mainly from the Howick & Pakuranga areas of Manukau City.
Kumeu Live
Kumeu Live’s goal is to encourage the performance of original music, to a listening audience at the Kumeu Arts Centre. It is a non profit organisation. It’s first concerts were in June 2016.
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Cafe restaurant situated one hour north of Auckland.
Mt Smart Stadium
Previously known as Ericsson Stadium, Mt Smart Stadium is Auckland’s leading outdoor concert venue and home to the Big Day Out.
Neck of the Woods
K Road, Auckland based live music venue.
Ponsonby Social Club
Official website for the Ponsonby Social Club.
Powerstation
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.
Sale St
Official website for Sale St.
SkyCity
Home to Atrium Bar and Bar 3.
Sofar Sounds
Spark Arena
The entertainment hub of the Pacific.
Studio
For 20 years, Auckland has seen the heart and soul of its live entertainment scene being housed in what is now an iconic presence on K’Road, the Studio.
Tabac
Bar Tabac is one of Auckland’s coolest bars, an institution serving Auckland since 1997. It has become a favourite night spot, providing an ambient sophisticated setting in a rustic heritage building in the back streets of Downtown Auckland City.
The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork
The Tuning Fork offers the full expertise and technical support of all Vector Arena’s infrastructure and staff, including management and marketing back up.
The Vic
The Vic is a mixed use community cinema, cafe and performing arts space.
The Wine Cellar
Underground bar and music venue in St Kevin’s Arcade.
UFO
UFO is an underground live music venue based in Auckland.
Whammy Bar
Run by a collective of like minded Whammy Bar regulars, Whammy Bar is a bar and music venue on K Road, Auckland.
Zeal
West Auckland & Wellington
Altitude & Gravity
Hamilton’s premiere music venue.
Claudelands
Unique in Australasia, Claudelands Arena’s C-shape configuration brings you closer to the action.
Hamilton City Theatres
Hamilton City Theatres is Hamilton City Council’s operational arm for three of the city’s best venues. Under the Hamilton City Theatres brand, and a single management, each has distinctively different facilities and all three theatres are located within Hamilton’s CBD where accommodation, restaurants and bars are all within easy walking distance.
Mystery Creek
Mystery Creek hosts many musical events each year, including Parachute.
Nivara Lounge
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.
Zeal
West Auckland & Wellington
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre
One of the newest venues in Tauranga, more suitable to classical music styles.
Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke is a live music venue housed in the beautifully renovated Tannery precinct of Woolston, Christchurch.
Dark Room
Established in October 2011.
Isaac Theatre Royal
Capacity: Between 1255-1290 over three levels seated, or 1300 with the first five rows removed.
Sound Base
Sound Base is Christchurch’s most exciting practice space for bands and musicians. Sound Base is a fully equipped room with everything you need to practice and create amazing music. Sound Base is located in Sockburn and can cater to all groups and individuals at any time of any day or night.
The Blue Pub
The Blue likes to think that it’s one of Canterbury’s major live venues for music.
The Cashmere Club
A leading Christchurch club for sports and leisure. Sports bars, beer gardens, a restaurant including outdoor dining and full conference, wedding and function venue facilities.
Butlers Reef
Butlers Reef is located 10 mins south of New Plymouth on Surf Hwy 45.
The Mayfair
New Plymouth’s premier live music venue.
Caroline
Official website for Wellington venue, Caroline.
Good Luck
With an across the board music policy, Wellington’s Good Luck bar is open 7 days a week.
San Francisco Bathhouse
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.
Sofar Sounds
St James Theatre
Website for the St James in Wellington.
Valhalla
Valhalla – (formerly Medusa/Hole In The Wall/Valve) is Wellington’s only dedicated alternative music venue.
Zeal
West Auckland & Wellington
Entertainment Venues Association NZ
EVANZ facilitates the collective sharing of information, enhancement of skills and knowledge, and development of best practice among NZ’s entertainment venues.
Smash Palace
Judged New Zealand’s Best Music Entertainment Venue.
Fairfield House
Nestled in seven acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens, Fairfield House is one of Nelson’s most prestigious historic homes.
Tahuna Function Centre
Talk to the team at Tahuna Function Centre about Nelson catering for your wedding, Nelson conference, Nelson Function Centre or celebration.
The Boathouse
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.
Vic Brewbar
To The Upper Nelson restaurant there at the Vic! The Vic has a variety of features in their Nelson pub, and top hospitality to match that are fine qualities to look for when searching for the perfect venue. Feel free to contact The Vic at any time to plan your next function.
Finn MacCuhal’s
Taupo’s finest traditional Irish Pub & family restaurant.
Le Cafe
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!
Seumus’ Irish Bar
Seumus’ Irish Bar is Picton’s best live music venue. Music can be found 7 nights a week through Summer and every weekend during winter. Seumus’ Irish Bar, Picton, South Island, New Zealand…. make Seumus’ your first stop!
Mangawhai Tavern
The historic Mangawhai Tavern is adjacent to the old port where the ships were loaded with the Kauri milled from the bush.
Penguin Club
Music venue in Oamaru.
The Bedford School Of Music Entertainment Venues
Family Entertainment Venue(s) in Oamaru (upto 150 seats or 400+ standing room), Licensed or Unlicensed venue, Grounds for weddings & Music Festivals, Practice space, Dance Hall, Dressing rooms, Demo recording, Band mentoring & hire space for conferences.
Regent on Broadway Theatre
Established in Palmerston North on the 4th of July, 1930.
The Royal Hotel
Facebook page for Palmerston North’s The Royal.
Surreal
Surreal opened its doors in 1997 and has been going strong now for over 10 years.
The Blue Pub
The Blue likes to think that it’s one of Canterbury’s major live venues for music.
The Butter Factory
The Butter Factory pride themselves on hosting a wide range of performances, and welcome enquiries from all genres.
The Lakeland Queen
Old fashioned steam paddler, live music moonlight cruising on Lake Rotorua. Max capacity 300 people cocktail style, 220 seated. Ample room for bands, good sound. Unique setting, unique experience.
The Mussel Inn
A laid-back establishment located in Onekaka.
Totara Street
Premier Live Music Venue in the heart of Mount Maunganui. A 423 sq meter events room with a mezzanine floor covering the full length and width of the venue, with a maximum capacity of 450 people. The events room is essentially a mini version of the Powerstation. Fully equipped with staging, lighting truss, Martin Audio sound system, house lighting rig and infrastructure to allow for large scale shows. Backline also available by arrangement. With high ceilings and great sightlines from downstairs and the mezzanine floor, Totara Street is the brand new premier live music venue in Tauranga. For more info contact [email protected] or phone 0800 11 22 41.
Whanganui Musicians Club
The Whanganui Musicians Club, a venue often rated by visiting artists as one of the best in the land, leaving audiences buzzing and wanting more. The club has also nurtured hundreds of musicians, young and old alike, providing a safe and receptive place for performance, encouraging all forms and styles.
Woodstock Hotel
The Woodstock Hotel is a great venue just 5 mins from Hokitika.