Live Music Venues

The table below lists New Zealand music venues which host live events.
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Venue Name
Address
Town/City
Phone
Link
Ashburton Trust Event Centre211A Wills StreetAshburton03 307 2010http://www.ateventcentre.co.nz/
1885 Britomart27 Galway Street, Central CityAuckland09 551 3100http://www.1885.co.nz/
Aotea Centre50 Mayoral Drive, Central CityAuckland09 309 2677https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/aotea-centre
Aotea Square @ Aotea CentreQueen Street, Central CityAuckland09 309 2677https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/aotea-centre
Auckland Town Hall @ Aotea Centre303 Queen Street, Central CityAuckland09 309 2677https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/concert-chamber
Big Fan25 McDonald Street, MorningsideAucklandhttps://www.bigfan.co.nz
Cassette Nine9 Vulcan Lane, Central CityAuckland09 366 0196http://www.cassettenine.com/
Civic Theatre @ Aotea CentreCnr Queen and Wellesley Streets, Central CityAuckland09 309 2677https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/aotea-centre
Deep Creek Brews & Eats111 Clyde Road, Browns BayAuckland09 479 6665http://deepcreekbrewbar.co.nz/
Dead Witch @ Ding Dong Lounge26 Wyndham StreetAucklandhttp://www.dingdongloungenz.com/
Ding Dong Lounge26 Wyndham StreetAucklandhttp://www.dingdongloungenz.com/
Ellen Melville Centre2 Freyberg Place, Central CityAuckland09 379 2030http://ellenmelvillecentre.org.nz/
Freida Margolis440 Richmond Road, Grey LynnAuckland09 378 6625https://www.facebook.com/FreidaMargolis
Galatos17 Galatos Street, Central CityAuckland09 303 3148https://galatos.co.nz/
Hopetoun Alpha19 Beresford SquareAuckland021 938 995 (Ellie)https://www.hopetounalpha.com/
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre @ Aotea Centre50 Mayoral Drive, Central CityAuckland09 309 2677https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/aotea-centre
Mangere Arts CentreCnr Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, MangereAuckland09 262 5789
Monster Valley71 Karangahape RoadAucklandhttps://www.monstervalley.co.nz
Movespace473 Dominion RoadAucklandhttps://www.movespace.nz/
Neck of the Woods155B Karangahape RoadAuckland09 320 5221http://www.neckofthewoods.co.nz/
OMAC46 Fair Mall, OtaraAuckland09 274 6400
Q Theatre305 Queen StreetAuckland09 309 9771http://www.qtheatre.co.nz/
Spark Arena42 Mahuhu CrescentAuckland09 358 1250https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/
St James Theatre Auckland312 Queen Street, Central CityAuckland09 377 7661
Studio340 Karangahape Road, Central CityAuckland09 358 0994http://www.studiovenue.co.nz/
Tabac6 Mills Lane, Central CityAuckland09 366 1232http://www.tabac.co.nz/
The Depot Artspace28 Clarence Street, DevonportAuckland09 963 2331http://depotartspace.co.nz/
The Dogs Bollix Irish Bar2 Newton Road, Central CityAuckland09 378 1845https://www.dogsbollix.co.nz/
The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork42-80 Mahuhu CrescentAuckland09 358 1250http://www.tuningfork.co.nz/
The Thirsty Dog469 Karangahape Road, PonsonbyAuckland09 377 9190https://the-thirsty-dog-tavern-café.business.site
UndergroundSt Kevin's Arcade, Basement 1, 183 Karangahape RoadAucklandhttps://www.undergroundvenue.co.nz/
Whammy Bar @ St Kevins Arcade183 Karangahape Road, Central CityAucklandhttps://www.facebook.com/thewhammybar
Wine Cellar @ St Kevins Arcade183 Karangahape Road, Central CityAucklandhttps://the-wine-cellar-live-music-venue.business.site
Zeal Waitakere20 Alderman Drive, HendersonAuckland0800 346 393https://zeal.nz/westauckland
ASB Theatre163 Arthur StreetBlenheim03 520 8558
12 Bar342 St Asaph Street, Central CityChristchurch03 260 0333https://12bar.co.nz/
A Rolling Stone579 Colombo StreetChristchurch03 377 4787
Blue Smoke3 Garlands Road, WoolstonChristchurch03 288 0543http://www.bluesmoke.co.nz
Christchurch Town Hall86 Kilmore StreetChristchurch03 366 8899https://www.vbase.co.nz/venues/christchurch-town-hall
Club Tavern441 Colombo StreetChristchurch03 961 1685
Dark Room336 St Asaph StreetChristchurch(03) 974 2425http://darkroom.bar/
Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch145 Gloucester StreetChristchurch03 366 6326http://www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/
James Hay Theatre86 Kilmore StreetChristchurch03 366 8899https://www.vbase.co.nz/venues/christchurch-town-hall
Micky Finn's85A Hereford StreetChristchurch03 366 2593
Salt Box Studios270 St Asaph StreetChristchurch027 822 4727http://www.beatbox.co.nz/
Space Academy371 St Asaph StreetChristchurch
The Bedford2 Waterman Place, FerrymeadChristchurch03 374 9988https://www.facebook.com/thebedfordbar
The Embankment Tavern181 Ferry Road, LinwoodChristchurch03 379 3760
The Piano156 Armagh StreetChristchurch03 377 5000https://thepiano.nz/
Winnie Bagoes City40 Welles StreetChristchurch03 366 6315http://www.winniebagoes.co.nz/
Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead2 Waterman Place, FerrymeadChristchurch03 376 4900http://www.winniebagoes.co.nz/
50 Dundas50 Dundas StreetDunedinhttp://www.nefc.org.nz/
A Y U Community SpaceGround Floor, 7 Crawford StreetDunedinhttps://www.ayu.co.nz/
Crown Hotel179 Rattray StreetDunedin03 477 0132https://www.facebook.com/TheCrownHotelDunedin/
DiveLevel 1, 354 Great King StreetDunedinhttps://www.divevenue.com/
Dog With Two Tails25 Moray PlaceDunedin03 477 4188https://www.dogwithtwotails.co.nz
Dunedin Town Hall @ Dunedin Centre1 Harrop StreetDunedin0800 246 464https://dunedinvenues.co.nz/venue-hire/dunedin-centre/dunedin-town-hall/
Forsyth Barr Stadium130 Anzac AvenueDunedin0800 246 464http://www.forsythbarrstadium.co.nz/
Glenroy Auditorium @ Dunedin Centre1 Harrop StreetDunedin0800 246 464https://dunedinvenues.co.nz/venue-hire/dunedin-centre/glenroy-auditorium
Port Chalmers Pioneer Hall45 George Street, Port ChalmersDunedin022 369 6807https://pcpioneerhall.weebly.com/
Regent Theatre Dunedin17 The OctagonDunedin03 477 8597http://www.regenttheatre.co.nz/
The Captain Cook Hotel354 Great King StreetDunedin03 777 3603https://www.thecook.nz/
U-BarUnderground, University Of Otago, 640 Cumberland StreetDunedin03 479 5334http://www.otago.ac.nz/
The Powerstation33 Mt Eden Road, Eden TerraceAucklandhttp://www.powerstation.net.nz/
Logan Campbell Centre217 Greenlane WestEpsom09 630 3350https://asbshowgrounds.co.nz/venue/logan-campbell-centre/
Dome CinemaChilders Road & Customhouse StreetGisborne027 590 2117http://www.domecinema.co.nz/
Smash Palace Bar24 Banks StreetGisborne06 867 7769https://www.smashpalacebar.com/
Eventfinda StadiumCnr Silverfield and Argus Places, Wairau ValleyGlenfield09 443 8199https://www.eventfindastadium.co.nz/
Franks115 Mackay StreetGreymouth03 768 9075
Altitude30 Alexandra StreetHamilton07 838 2221http://www.altitude.net.nz/
Biddy Mulligan's Irish Pub17B Hood StreetHamilton07 834 2228https://www.biddyshamilton.co.nz/
Clarence Street Theatre59 Clarence StreetHamilton07 839 6517
Globox Arena (Formerly Claudelands)Cnr Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, ClaudelandsHamilton07 929 3000https://claudelands.co.nz
Founders Memorial Theatre221 Tristram StreetHamilton07 929 3000http://www.founderstheatre.co.nz/
Gravity Bar30 Alexandra StreetHamilton07 838 2221http://www.altitude.net.nz/
MesoverseVictoria on the River, Victoria StreetHamiltonhttps://www.facebook.com/mesoverse
Mystery CreekGate 2, 125 Mystery Creek Road, OhaupoHamilton07 843 4497http://www.mysterycreek.co.nz/
Never Project SpaceLevel 1, 123 Commerce Street, FranktonHamiltonhttps://www.neverprojectspace.com/
Nivara LoungeBasement, 266 Victoria StreetHamilton07 838 0306https://www.nivaralounge.com/
The Meteor1 Victoria StreetHamilton027 571 2499http://themeteor.co.nz/
Ward Lane Function Centre19 Ward LaneHamilton07 834 2377
Zeal Hamilton9 Ward LaneHamilton0800 346 393https://zeal.nz/hamilton
Common Room227-229 Heretaunga Street EastHastings027 656 8959https://commonroom2017.wordpress.com/
Spaceship114 Karamu Road NorthHastingshttps://spaceshipstudios.co.nz
Black Barn Vineyards Amphitheatre and BistroBlack Barn Road, RD 12Havelock North06 877 7985http://www.blackbarn.com/
The Trusts Arena65-67 Central Park DriveHenderson09 970 5200
Stadium SouthlandSurrey Park, Isabella StreetInvercargill03 219 9310
Southland Musicians Club33 Preston Street, PrestonvilleInvercargill
Tillermans Cafe Bar & Music Lounge Venue16 Don StreetInvercargill0274 822 677https://www.facebook.com/pg/tillermans
Strawberry Tree21 West EndKaikoura03 319 6451https://www.facebook.com/StrawberryTreeKaikoura/
Zeal Kapiti132 Rimu RoadKapiti0800 346 393https://zeal.nz/kapiti
The Portland Public House463 New North RoadKingsland021 108 6367http://theportlandpublichouse.co.nz/
Barfoot & Thompson Stadium203 Kohimarama RoadKohimarama09 521 0009https://www.barfootstadium.co.nz/
Kumeu Live300 Main Road, HuapaiKumeu021 922 545http://www.kumeulive.co.nz/
WunderbarAbove Supermarket, 19 London StreetLyttelton03 328 8818http://www.wunderbar.co.nz/
Mangawhai Tavern2 Moir StreetMangawhai09 431 4505http://www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz/
Vodafone Events Centre770 Great South RoadManukau City09 976 7777https://www.pacific.org.nz/
Matakana Country Park1 Omaha Flats Road, RD6Matakana Coast09 422 7437
Blue Pub Hotel2 Barkers RoadMethven03 302 8046http://www.thebluepub.co.nz/
Crystal Palace Theatre537 Mt Eden RoadMt Eden09 630 0573https://www.facebook.com/thecrystalpalacetheatre/
Totara Street11 Totara StreetMt Maunganui0800 11 22 41https://totarastreet.co.nz/
Trustpower Baypark81 Truman Lane, BayfairMt Maunganui07 577 8560https://trustpowerbaypark.co.nz/
Bats Theatre1 Kent TerraceMt Victoria04 802 4176http://www.bats.co.nz/
Cabana11 Shakespeare RoadNapier06 835 1102http://www.cabana.net.nz/
Church Road Winery & Restaurant150 Church Road, TaradaleNapier06 833 8225
Mission Estate Winery198 Church Road, TaradaleNapier06 845 9353http://www.missionestate.co.nz/
Pettigrew Green Arena480 Gloucester Street, TaradaleNapier06 845 9330
Fairfield House48 Van Diemen StreetNelson03 548 3640http://www.fairfieldnelson.org.nz/
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts48 Nile StreetNelson03 548 9477https://ncma.nz/
Neudorf Vineyards138 Neudorf Road, RD2, Upper MoutereNelson03 543 2643http://www.neudorf.co.nz/
The Boathouse326 Wakefield Quay, StepneyvilleNelson03 548 7646http://www.theboathousenelson.co.nz/
The Free House95 Collingwood StreetNelson03 548 9391http://www.thefreehouse.co.nz/
The Playhouse171 Westdale Road, RichmondNelson03 540 2985http://www.playhousecafe.co.nz/
Theatre Royal Nelson78 Rutherford StreetNelson03 548 3840
UFO10 Drury StreetNew Lynn027 449 2587https://www.facebook.com/pg/UFO-280107908705905/
Mike's Brewery Bistro186 Devon Street EastNew Plymouth027 333 0215https://www.mikesbeer.co.nz/
4th Wall Theatre11 Baring Terrace, StrandonNew Plymouth0800 484 925http://www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz/
TSB Bowl Of BrooklandsBrooklands ParkNew Plymouth06 759 6060http://www.npeventvenues.co.nz/bowl/index.php
TSB Showplace92 - 100 Devon Street WestNew Plymouth06 759 0021
Zeal Taranaki69 Devon Street WestNew Plymouth0800 346 393https://zeal.nz/taranaki
The Old Dairy Factory76 Hovding Street, RD 11Norsewood027 476 504
Butlers Reef1133 Main South RoadOakura06 752 7765http://www.butlersreef.co.nz/
Grainstore Gallery9 Tyne StreetOamaru027 366 6201https://www.facebook.com/Grainstore-Gallery-1646624102245330/
Penguin ClubHarbour Street, Historic Precinct, Emulsion LaneOamaru03 434 1402http://www.thepenguinclub.co.nz/
St Peter's Village Hall19 Beach RoadPaekakarikihttps://sites.google.com/view/st-peters-hall/home
Central Energy Trust Arena61 Pascal StreetPalmerston North06 356 1505
Regent On Broadway Theatre53 Broadway AvenuePalmerston North06 350 2100http://www.regent.co.nz/
Snails103 Taonui StreetPalmerston North022 492 8044https://snails.nz/
The Royal Hotel44 Rangitikei StreetPalmerston North06 357 4887https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalHotelPalmerston/
The Stomach - Creative Sounds Society Ltd84 Lombard StreetPalmerston North06 359 0120http://www.creativesounds.org.nz/
Willowpark Tavern820 Tremaine AvenuePalmerston North06 358 5036
Mount Smart Stadium2 Beasley AvenuePenrose09 366 2048https://www.aucklandstadiums.co.nz/our-venues/mt-smart-stadium
Le Cafe12-14 London QuayPicton03 573 5588https://www.lecafepicton.co.nz/
Ponsonby Social Club152 Ponsonby RoadPonsonby09 361 2320http://ponsonby.social/
SPQR Cafe & Bar150 Ponsonby RoadPonsonby09 360 1710http://www.spqrnz.co.nz/
Te Rauparaha Arena17 Parumoana StreetPorirua04 237 1521
Queenstown Events Centre1 Joe O'Connell Drive, off State Highway 6, FranktonQueenstown03 450 9005
Surreal7 Rees StreetQueenstown03 441 8492http://www.surrealbar.co.nz/
The World Bar Restaurant & Nightclub12 Church StreetQueenstown03 450 0008http://www.theworldbar.co.nz/
The Yot Club9 Bow StreetRaglan021 409 268https://www.facebook.com/YOTClubRaglan
Mussel Inn Bush Cafe1259 State Highway 60 Onekaka RD 2Takaka03 525 9241http://www.musselinn.co.nz/
Bruce Mason CentreCnr Hurstmere Road & The PromenadeTakapuna09 488 2940
Great Lake Centre5 Story PlaceTaupo07 376 0899
Taupo Events Centre25A AC Baths AvenueTaupo07 376 0350
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre38 Durham StreetTauranga07 577 7188http://www.baycourt.co.nz/
Chaos Entertainment Limited61 The StrandTauranga07 928 0110
Our Place91 Willow StreetTauranga027 243 7572
The Jam Factory159 17th AvenueTauranga07 571 3232http://www.theincubator.co.nz
Theatre Royal TimaruStafford StreetTimaru03 688 1149
Artworks Community Theatre127 Ocean View Road, OneroaWaiheke Island09 372 2941
Stonyridge Vineyard80 Onetangi Road, OstendWaiheke Island09 372 8822http://www.stonyridge.com/
Waihi Beach Hotel60 Wilson Road, Waihi BeachWaihi07 863 5402https://www.waihibeachhotel.co.nz/
Leigh Sawmill Cafe142 Pakiri Road, LeighWarkworth09 422 6019http://www.sawmillcafe.co.nz/
CarolineLevel 1, 1 Manners Street, Te AroWellington027 335 3653http://www.caroline.nz
Matterhorn106 Cuba StreetWellington04 384 3359
Meow9 Edward Street, Te AroWellington04 385 8883http://www.welovemeow.co.nz/
Michael Fowler Centre @ Wellington Convention Centre111 Wakefield Street, Te AroWellington04 801 4231http://www.wellingtonconventioncentre.com/
Opera House Wellington111-113 Manners Street, Te AroWellington04 801 4231https://www.venueswellington.com/venues/the-opera-house/
Pyramid Club272 Taranaki StreetWellingtonhttps://www.pyramidclub.org.nz
San Francisco BathhouseLevel 1, 171 Cuba StreetWellington04 801 6797http://www.sfbh.co.nz/
Southern Cross Garden Bar39 Abel Smith StreetWellington04 384 9085http://www.thecross.co.nz/
St James Theatre Wellington77-87 Courtenay Place, Te AroWellington04 801 4231http://www.stjames.co.nz/
Thistle Hall293 Cuba StreetWellington04 384 3088
TSB Bank ArenaQueens Wharf Jervois QuayWellington04 801 4231https://www.venueswellington.com/venues/tsb-bank-arena-and-auditorium-shed-6/
Valhalla154 Vivian StreetWellington022 052 4302https://www.facebook.com/valhallamusicvenue
Wellington Town Hall @ Wellington Convention Centre111 Wakefield StreetWellington04 801 4231
Westpac StadiumWaterloo QuayWellington04 471 0333
Zeal Wellington55 Cuba Street, Te AroWellington0800 346 393https://zeal.nz/wellington
Western Springs StadiumStadium RoadWestern Springshttps://www.aucklandstadiums.co.nz/our-venues/mt-smart-stadium
Royal Whanganui Opera House75 St Hill StreetWhanganui06 349 0511http://www.royaloperahouse.co.nz/
Stellar Bar & Restaurant Whanganui2 Victoria AvenueWhanganui06 345 7278
Whanganui Musicians Club65 Drews AvenueWhanganui021 154 6159
Forum North7 Rust AvenueWhangarei09 430 4244
OneOneSix116A Bank StreetWhangarei
Coroglen Tavern1937 State Highway 25 RD1 WhenuakiteWhitianga07 866 3809