New Zealand's only event of it's kind will have you feeling hot hot hot - hot, as Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen's Hot Sauce Festival returns for it's fourth year.
Packing more punch than ever before, join like-minded chilli heads across an entire weekend.
We're kicking off on Saturday 25th May with a chilli review from one of the worlds most famous heat-seekers Johnny Scoville from Chase The Heat, followed by the NZ Chilli Eating Championship finals where both experienced heat dwellers and wild rookie contestants will encounter the worlds hottest chilli, the Carolina Reaper. White Chapel Jak will be joining us to kick off the afternoon dance floor followed by DJs late into the evening.
On Sunday 26th May, things heat up in the Homemade Hot Sauce Competition followed by Johnny Scoville returning for the Johnny vs World Chilli Challenge.
Over both days, the top hot sauce brands from NZ and beyond unite to showcase their heated madness for you to enjoy here or take home. Confuse your taste buds with the cool but hot feel of fiery cocktails, a specially brewed Chilli Beer and spicy smokehouse food menu.
Can't handle the heat yourself? We promise watching others fight the burn is worth every cent.
Live at Lula's are turning up the tempo every Thursday as our real-life Jukebox plays nothing but songs requested by YOU.
So kick it off with a ballad, bring back the old-school then take it home with a banger as we dance (if you want to) the night away with Auckland's LIVEliest Jukebox.
Simply write your requests, hand it to the band (add a tip for good measure) and enjoy the songs you love played LIVE.
We're bringing the Heat back to the Viaduct, by teaming up with George FM’s General Lee and Thane Kirby. It'll be a night vague on the memories, at a hot spot you almost forgot.
Come down to Degree every Friday for unadulterated drinks, music mixed by actual DJ's and a stumble down memory lane.
The Beat Council
The Beat Council is Auckland's authority on live music. Week in, week out, The Beat Council delivers a two hour genre mashup spanning 40 years of music hits that translates into a lot of head bopping and foot stomping on the heaving dance floor - a truly unique and entertaining sound unlike any other to be found in Auckland.
Over the years, The Beat Council has built a solid and loyal following that leaves queues out of Sweat Shop's door so, if you want to be sure to catch them in all their glory, make sure you get down to Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen nice and early every Friday from 10pm – midnight.
Setting the tone for your Saturday nights, Degree presents ‘The Vibe’, with DJ's kicking off from 10pm.
Featuring:
Ryan Enzed
Erika Amoore
Dr. Jay
Justin Sane
Alinka
+ more
Bring your mates and we'll see you on the dance floor
Nice 'n' Urlich
Arguably one of New Zealand's most iconic soulful House and Dance duo's, Peter Urlich and Bevan Keys are hitting the shore for one of their highly acclaimed and extraordinary performances.
Backed by local legends Murry Sweetpants and Nigel Love, join us on Waitangi day for an afternoon full of soulful house and good times.
We'll have drink and food specials available all day.
If you've been lucky enough to experience a Nice 'n' Urlich party before, you know this event will sell out.
