Now that Auckland is returning to level one, we will see the return of what a lot of people have been missing: live music. We have compiled a list of all the gigs over the next little while, from classical to grunge, so you can go out, have a boogie and celebrate. 

Wednesday 7th October

Jan Preston Trio, Whangateau Hall

Jan Preston is known as Australia’s queen of boogie piano; her new upcoming CD release for October 2020 bears testament to that. She is a magnetic live performer and astonishing piano player with a rich resonant voice. Her original songs, compositions and mastery of boogie-woogie captivate audiences at festivals and in concerts around the world. 

Saturday 10th October 

Trouble at the Mill, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe

It's year eight of the grungiest covers night of them all. Many warm fuzzy good times with the BUTCHAS, Badneighbours and Huia Band.

$15 on the door from 8.00 p.m. - onstage from 9.30 p.m.

The Tahi Brothers, The Tahi Bar – 7.00 p.m.

Yay for Level 1! The Tahi Bar & Kitchen proudly presents the inaugural gig of their new house band: The Tahi Brothers! Head on down and have a boogie.

Sunday 11th October

NZ Trio, Warkworth Town Hall - 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NZTrio is known for concerts that combine some of the most loved and celebrated works in the repertoire with lesser-known compositions. This concert begins with the dark lyric beauty of Beethoven’s explosive C minor trio and finishes with Ravel's piano trio – one of the most treasured works written for violin, cello and piano.

Friday 23rd October

White Chapel Jak Return of the Jak Tour, Leigh Sawmill Café - 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour. Known for putting an acoustic, funk-groove spin on upbeat songs everyone knows and loves, the four-piece acoustic band (with a big band sound) claimed the Radio New Zealand 2018 Battle of the Covers Band title and have performed more than 600 gigs NZ-wide since 2014, including Soundsplash 2020 and the Bay of Islands ‘iT’ festival.

Thursday 29th October

Open Mic Night, The Matakana - Village Pub - from 6:30 p.m.

Matakana, it’s time to dust off your instruments or brush up on a few new songs. All are welcome to join in with the house band and regulars or simply relax and enjoy the wealth of local talent, musicians and performers. C'mon Matakana. It's your place to show us your talent!

Saturday 24th October 

PLUTO Leigh Sawmill Café - 8:30 p.m.

After almost a decade away, iconic New Zealand rock band Pluto are back. To celebrate the release of their fourth full length album, IV, they have announced an intimate and special performance at one of New Zealand's favourite venues, the Leigh Sawmill.

Sunday 25th October - 8:30 p.m.

Soaked Oats - Say Hey and Play Some New Ones, Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Having recently finished the first wave of recording for their debut album, Soaked Oats are taking to the road this October for a string of shows up and down the country. The 'Say Hey and Play Some New Ones' tour will see them greeting faces throughout Aotearoa and trying out some new material for the first time. The band will be supported and joined on stage by DJ and friend 'Hot in the City' + a few surprise support acts.

Spring Classic, Matakana Country Park - 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

It's the long weekend baby! Join Redrum Touring and George fm for a Sunday sesh this Labour Day long weekend at the beautiful Matakana Stables, featuring: Flowidus, Ekko and Sidetrack, Trei, P-money, Sin, Bad manners, Teto and Sammie.