Welcoming shows of all sizes from across the genre spectrum, 12 Bar caters for a max capacity of 240 ticket holders.

Capacity: 240

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

One of the newest venues in Tauranga, more suitable to classical music styles.

Capacity: 500

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 is a small vineyard just five minutes from the Village of Havelock North in Hawkes Bay Wine Country.

Capacity: 2000

Butlers Reef is located 10 mins south of New Plymouth on Surf Hwy 45.

Capacity: 1500

Official website for Wellington venue, Caroline.

Capacity: 200

An inner city institution that offers everything from DJ sets to live music, comedy, slam poetry, drag performances, art and beyond.

Capacity: 300

Unique in Australasia, Claudelands Arena’s C-shape configuration brings you closer to the action.

Capacity: 6000

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

An all-ages non profit original venue, recording studio and rehearsal spaces in Palmerston North.

Capacity: 140

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

More than just a dive bar, a vibrant venue where the alternative music scene thrives with late night DJs and live music.

Capacity: 250

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

The Ellen Melville Centre is an Auckland Council community hub in the centre of Auckland city.

Capacity: 220

The Empire Tavern is one of Auckland's leading entertainment venues.

Capacity: 400

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.

Website for Auckland's Eventfinda Stadium.

Capacity: 4,179

Nestled in seven acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens, Fairfield House is one of Nelson's most prestigious historic homes.

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

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

A collective of local grassroots music venues. Evolving from the Save Our Venues initiative, we advocate for live music in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Capacity: Between 1255-1290 over three levels seated, or 1300 with the first five rows removed.

Kāhui St David’s is a centre for music-making, inspiration and social connection. It is available for all types of events and functions, including weddings and funerals.

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 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 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

The Loons is an alluring live music & performance venue in the renovated, historic Loons building in Lyttelton, Christchurch.

Capacity: 250

Brand-new, medium-sized venue, situated in the site of the former Salvation Army Citadel.

Capacity: 1000

Wellington's longest-running independent music venue, a staple on the NZ touring circuit since 2008.

Capacity: 400

New Zealand's oldest winery and home to the annual Mission Estate concert.

Wellington's hottest suburban music venue, the pride of Newtown!

Capacity: 275

Hosting large multiple-day events at Mystery Creek Events Centre is seamless with an array of venues, complemented by expansive outdoor spaces.

Capacity: 50,000

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 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.

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

Whanganui's local bar, serving food, craft beer, and delicious wine and hosting live music and comedy.

Capacity: 150

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

Established in Palmerston North on the 4th of July, 1930.

Capacity: 1,393

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

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

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.

Capacity: 500

Small Rave is a full-service experiential party and event company, that offers a range of services designed to nurture Tāmaki Makaurau's DJ and party scene. They also manage a venue called Small Rave Dancehall, located at 74 Karangahape Rd, which is available for hire.

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 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.

Hosts of a range of gigs for the last 10 years from sonic installations through to garage rock.

Capacity: 150

The entertainment hub of the Pacific.

Capacity: 13,000

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.

Facebook Page for The Bedford live entertainment venue.

Capacity: 400

Live music venue, bar and restaurant.

Capacity: 120

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 pride themselves on hosting a wide range of performances, and welcome enquiries from all genres.

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 provides a platform for an ever-developing programme of learning, expression and performance, connecting musicians of every skill level and genre to the residents of the Western Bay of Plenty and beyond.

Capacity: 60

A laid-back establishment located in Onekaka.

Capacity: 80

Facebook page for Palmerston North's The Royal.

The Stables Collective is the live music and entertainment brand of The Stables Matakana — a boutique events venue located just under an hour from Auckland in the heart of Matakana wine country.

Capacity: 550

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 is an events and entertainment venue located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. 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 is an underground live music venue based in Auckland.

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 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

Live music venue in Wanaka with full in house PA system (KV2). Water Bar in Wanaka has hosted an array of musicians and DJ's including, Tiki Taane, Ladi6, Hollie Smith, Jon Toogood and Summer Thieves to name a few.

Capacity: 250-280

Westend has two stages:
Indoor - 250 capacity.
Outdoor - 1000 capacity.

The weirdest, coolest bar, live music and party venue in Christchurch.

Capacity: 125

The official website for Zeal, based in Hamilton, West Auckland and Wellington.