Auckland has a lot of live bands - you don't have to go far to find one. But what if you want a good dance with live music and a proper, clean dance floor? Not sitting at tables and nodding along.
Hit The Dance Floor in Auckland City
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen | Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night
Sweat Shop Live is well known for its Friday night Beat Council from 10 pm to midnight with rotating artists with 5-6 piece bands. 2 hour genre mashup spanning 40 years of music hits. Get in early to beat the queues. Saturday nights are also popular with a different band gracing the stage each time New Zealand and International acts.
The Lula Inn | Live Music Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Live at Lula's have 3 different bands each week. Thursday is Jukebox Live where you request a song and the band plays it live, with just a tip to guarantee some airtime. Enjoy bottomless beer, bubbles, and dumplings while you watch.
Coops Corner Pub | Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night
Coops' resident DJ will be pumping the tunes loud on the Viaduct every Friday & Saturday night. Feel like taking the mic yourself? Well whether you're Lionel Richie or Lionel Pitchy, Alicia Keys or Alicia Flat-Keys, now you can live out your rock star dreams with Live Band Karaoke! Happening every Saturday night from 9pm.
Looking Outside The City? Try These:
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
Join the ultimate Haus Partry every Friday & Saturday night at your larger than life local. More info here.
The Merchant Pub, Albany
Toast the end of the working week with Friday Amped. Big Band Music, Big Drink Specials & Big Fun! More info here.
The Postman's Leg, Glenfield
Join us on Sunday afternoons for some live music from the amazing Jamie & Chet duo from 1pm.
The Zookeeper's Son, Royal Oak
Get your dancing shoes on for live music at Zoo's every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm! More info here.
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