12 Bar

10/01/2025

An Evening Of Rock And Roll Debauchery With Narcotic Tonsils And Friends
An Evening Of Rock And Roll Debauchery With Narcotic Tonsils And Friends

01/07/2023

We've had some great gigs and great memories made. We hope all of you will continue to support live music in Ōtautahi Christchurch!

28/06/2023

Warming the stage for our LAST 12 Bar gig is Isla and The Kindred. 🔥🎤

ISLA is a sleepy singer-songwriter based in the beautiful Aotearoa / New Zealand. She found her feet as a performer when she attended an open mic hosted in a sea cave, and was inspired by the overwhelming warmth and talent Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer. ISLA formed a band of cave people, and brought her ideas to life with the help of talented new friends.

Supported by "band of sisters" The Kindred, ISLA is releasing her sophomore EP "Low" in 2023. The dream-folk collection marks a new sound for the artist. "Low" explores seasonal depression, and the memories that drift by in winter. ISLA is touring Aotearoa celebrating a staggered release of singles throughout the year. For the first time ever, ISLA is excited to bring her band home from the big smoke and celebrate with her friends and family in Ōtautahi.

Get your tix 🎟 on eventbrite now

Isla and The Kindred play a cosy wintery show at 12 Bar with the inimitable Tay Renee.

26/06/2023

Don’t miss your last chance to experience a final gig at 12 Bar!

This Friday, June 30th: S.E.I.S.M.I.C, a band formed by space Martians from the planet Mars, will be unleashing their new psychedelic single “Solar Gremlin” upon the ears of local Christchurch Homo-sapiens.

Supporting our extraterrestrial headliners will be local acts:

MOONFLOWER: rock/soul & groovyness

BY TOMORROW: Shoe-gaze, ambient, indie sounds

THE WENDY’S: Surf punk that’ll make you drown on land

Get your tix now: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/84631/SEISMIC-The-Release-Of-Solar-Gremlin.utr

18/06/2023

🔥 Get ready for an explosive comeback this Friday! 🤘

Bulletbelt is back in action with their highly anticipated NZ Tour after 2 long years. They've recently shared the stage with metal heavyweights Arch Enemy and Sacred Reich/Vio-Lence, and now they're hitting the road to road test their new lineup before embarking on an epic European Tour at the end of the year! 🌍🎸

Tickets from https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/20147/Bulletbelt---Maximum-Destruction-NZ-Tour.utr?fbclid=IwAR1Uf9f7EDjDwC_vaUv7AvY_WMhNwwEIiJWuiJG3kdxcYBrQ19_2yGP06qk

11/06/2023

🔥 Brace yourselves for a night of pure chaos! On June 17th, STENCH, SAWNOFF, Plague Of The Fallen and Organectomy will unleash an auditory onslaught at 12 Bar, all for a noble cause: raising funds for the debut album 'Amongst the Rats' by Plague of the Fallen! 🎸🤘

Tickets available from https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/6766

08/06/2023

We regret to announce that we have made the very difficult decision to close 12 Bar, with our last day of operation being Saturday the 1st of July.

A combination of factors has led to this outcome. We want to thank all of our musicians and other artists for the hard work they put into their craft. We stand behind the mahi of others in the Ōtautahi Christchurch scene and all that they do for music in this city.

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming gigs over the next 4 weekends!

06/06/2023

Prepare to immerse yourself in a celebration of darkness, as we pay tribute to suffering and despair 🖤✨

Join us for a mesmerising night spanning genres like Black Metal, Doom, and Death Metal, promising to satisfy your deepest cravings 🤘

Spread the word and invite your fellow dark souls to join us. Let's make this night a symphony of shadows! 🌙

https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/6759?fbclid=IwAR0nKE40PIM2y0CyyDkhkaUoAuQrMd-nXmfpqZte_EZnoEYoInc1ZG_x_OA

04/06/2023

🔥 Witness the ultimate farewell gig of the year! 🎸

Tuscoma is set to perform their FINAL show in Christchurch. Don't miss this chance to experience their explosive energy live! 🤘

Join us on Friday 9th June for an unforgettable night of music. Supporting acts include VIA KALEIDOSCOPE, OLD HAVEN, and HALF SWOLE TONES 🎵

Get your tickets now at https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/6780?fbclid=IwAR24ffzHgOHkhUocIaDvIgnv2MaT1ufqnTV3wFA22QGXQ6RGEMp9gzHp8JE before they're gone!

03/06/2023

Nerd Nite are proud to present NERD NITE CHRISTCHURCH this Wednesday!

Are you ready to get nerdy!? Come learn about Cars, Maps, and Relationships.

Think TED talks with beer. Discovery Channel meets Drunk History.

Be there AND be square ✨

https://events.humanitix.com/nerd-nite-chch-11?c=fb&fbclid=IwAR1cINTX6qPU4eqQK9zTldupq6Dsiu4RgdPylojlOWhrxuEjic9FyrJlMPU

27/05/2023

🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable night of grunge music! Join us as Stonechild the most notorious grunge band in Christchurch, hosts an epic event to unveil their upcoming album!

And guess what? Stonechild has some brand new, never-heard-before songs lined up just for you 🎶

Mark your calendars because this gig is going to be legendary 🤘

Support from Only You & Hoi Hoi - tickets available now from https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83937/Stonechilds-Album-Announcement-Night.utr