What's on

Hitman Johnny takes over Smash with non-stop bangers to kick your weekend off right. A master of reading the crowd and dropping the perfect track at just the right moment, Johnny’s rocked parties from coast to coast with skill, swagger, and a killer collection of tunes.

A night of laughs at the local — come on down and make noise for some of the best up and coming comics the North Island has to offer.

Join us for a night of soul-infused psychedelic blues rock.
Expect a mix of original tracks and explosive covers from Hendrix to Zepplin and more...
Supported by the incredible Charlie Love.
Door just $15.

Comedy icon GISH is back with a brand-new tour across Aotearoa.

For over 20 years, GISH has been one of New Zealand’s most beloved comedians, famous for his outrageous parodies that mix six strings with dodgy things. Get ready for a night where no song is safe.

Joining him is Canadian freestyle sensation Jesse Firebrand, a razor-sharp musical comedian known for lightning-fast improvisation comedy songs.

Your host for the night is Anthony Wilson, known for quick wit, polished storytelling, and pub-worthy tales. There will also be a special guest on the night.

CHECK CHECK SOUNDCHECK

Kicking off the silly season at Smash Palace

JAMIL ŚABDA

BLUUD

BRAZILBEAT

CBREM

DJOSE

Thanks to Rhythm & Vines there will be a draw for 3 single day R&V passes. Come EARLY to get in the draw.

Portland's country / western / rockabilly outlaws, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have wrangled a whole darn tootin' nationwide tour of Aotearoa, including a Sunday session at Smash - December 7!

Jenny Don’t & The Spurs' unique brand of high-energy Country Western captivates fans from the traditional Western scene to those who dig the raw energy of garage rock. Their electric stage presence, infectious enthusiasm and extensive discography have garnered them a global following,

THE BOIL UP RETURNS

Surge Audio Presents: The Boil Up 2025 Gisborne - Day Session

House music all day long!

After our 2024 sold out edition, we’re stoked to bring back Gisborne's favourite day session on the outdoor stage.

KLAUS; JOHNNY ROY; WILL; XONE; KENSINGTON COLLECTIVE; CONVEX.

3pm - 10pm

SMASH SUMMER SESH is back for its 10th instalment with 15 acts playing over two outdoor stages at the most iconic live venue in Aoteraroa. Early Bird tickets just $30 + BF

This years line-up goes like this...

STANDOVER; Minus Title; The Nervous Surgeons; DANNY RASCAL; the MURDERCHORD; Swallow Moth; A-TRAX; Dispark; JED SKUSE; Redpath; The ROBBA; Charlie Love; RADIO SILENCE; Jason Clark; Tahio BBX

The Datsuns return to their homeland with fire in their strings, fury in their rhythms, and rock & roll coursing through every vein.

This tour marks the clan’s first full assault across Aotearoa since 2018, kicks off in March at Smash, promising joyous savagery, riffs honed to perfection, and the raw energy that only The DATSUNS can deliver.