The Tuning Fork

Auckland's premiere live music venue | Your place for discovery Come and discover us for yourself!

Whether you are discovering an artist for the first time, or rediscovering an old favourite, The Tuning Forkโ€™s inclusive atmosphere offers something for everyone. Perhaps it was the first New Zealand show for IDLES or Billie Eilish, or one of Justin Townes Earleโ€™s gigs. You might have discovered local bands Mako Road, Daffodils and Church & AP performing to sold out crowds during our 2020 kiwi mus

Photos from The Tuning Fork's post 09/09/2024

Check out what's coming up for the rest of the month at our place ๐ŸŽต

๐ŸŽŸ More info at tuningfork.co.nz

09/09/2024

Aotearoa's spellbinding folk artists Greta O'Leary & Fables have recently announced their Spring tour following the release of O'Leary's latest single 'Baby Iโ€™m a Singer' ๐Ÿ’›

Come delight in an evening of song, friendship and the magic of collaboration.

๐ŸŽŸ Get your tickets here bit.ly/greta-fables

02/09/2024

Just Announced! Record-breaking New Delhi pop star KING is bringing his dynamic live show to Aotearoa for the first time this November ๐Ÿ”ฅ

With support from artist and composer tricksingh who is spearheading the movement for a new era in Punjabi music.

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets on sale at 10am, Wed 4 Sep from Moshtix

Photos from The Tuning Fork's post 01/09/2024

Tickets to Bad Manners are on sale now!

The legendary British band return with their iconic and energetic performance bringing classic hits such as Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew, Walking In The Sunshine, and many more ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ Grab your tickets now - bit.ly/bad-manners-akl-2025

30/08/2024

Only 3 more music quizzes left for the year! If you haven't had the chance to experience this fun Monday evening, now is the perfect time.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy great food and drinks while the hilarious Brendon Green delivers the quiz. The best part? You can be in to win bar tabs and show tickets to some of the hottest shows at our place and Spark Arena ๐ŸŽถ

๐ŸŽŸ Sign up your team here - tuningfork.co.nz/quiz

30/08/2024

Get ready to hear all your fav club classics as Superficial DJโ€™s spin every song from Brat, as well as all your favourite Charli XCX tracks and the best dance-pop anthems all night long ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽŸ Get your tickets here - bit.ly/charli-xcx-party

28/08/2024

Tickets to MANNEQUIN P***Y at our place on Fri 13 Dec on sale now!

Furious, thrilling, and wholly alive - the Philadelphia punkers leave no holds barred. A galvanizing force in the US indie scene ever since their self-titled 2014 debut, don't miss your chance to witness the acclaimed four-piece, renowned for their unforgettable shows, and cathartic/boundary pushing sound.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tickets here: bit.ly/mannequin-p

27/08/2024

British ska legends Bad Manners will return to New Zealand with their 50th Anniversary Tour! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets go on sale 9am, Mon 2 Sep from Moshtix

27/08/2024

Calling all Swifties! Come and join us for the return of The Eras Party night โœจ

Era by era, Superficial's DJ will play the best songs from every single Taylor Swift album for 5 hours straight!

๐ŸŽŸ Grab your tix now - bit.ly/the-eras-party

27/08/2024

Put on your most spooktacular costumes and join us on the dance floor as we celebrate Halloween with all your favourite emo & pop punk tunes from Taking Back Saturday DJ's ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽŸ Secure your tickets now - bit.ly/tbs-halloween

26/08/2024

Catch the Melbourne trio The Thin White Ukes on their first Aotearoa tour performing the brilliantly reinvented Bowie Catalogue on ukulele! Joined by the talented local trio The Nukes โšก

๐ŸŽŸ Secure your tickets now - bit.ly/ttwu-akl

26/08/2024

Just Announced! New York born hip-hop MC and producer Roc Marci is bringing the heat to our place for the first time this October ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ Get your tickets here - bit.ly/roc-marciano

25/08/2024

Tickets to Batushka at our place on Thu 12 Dec are on sale now!

A masterful mix of savagely rhythmic black metal and Krysiukโ€™s beastly chants of the Eastern Orthodox litany, that continues to receive well deserved praise.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tickets here: bit.ly/batushka-2024

23/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! As one of the biggest legends of Latin Urban music makes his NZ debut at Spark Arena, pop over to our place for The Latin Club's after-party to keep dancing and the night going ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tickets here: bit.ly/latin-after-party

22/08/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! One of Aotearoaโ€™s fastest growing artists Frankie Venter Music is looking to share her most polished show yet with fans both new and old!

At just 17 years of age, Frankie is having an incredible 2024 having recently opened for superstar international artist Griff and local legends Drax Project, as well as being featured as a Ones to Watch artist and just being announced to perform at R&V!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your tix here: bit.ly/frankie-venter

22/08/2024

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Mฤori 2024, Te Whฤnau o Te Puna Reo o Ritimana is proud to present a night of Waiata Mฤori, featuring some of Aotearoaโ€™s most talented artists Anna Coddington, Geneva AM, Jordyn with a Why & MOHI.

๐ŸŽŸ Get your tickets here - bit.ly/waiata-mai

22/08/2024

Polish black metal band Batushka are bringing their highly acclaimed live performance to our place this December!

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets on sale at 10am, Mon 26 Aug from

21/08/2024

Tickets on sale now for the British singer-songwriter Mackenzy Mackay at our place on Mon 7 Oct ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ Get yours here - bit.ly/mackenzy-mackay

21/08/2024

Jus Announced! Philadelphia rock 4-piece MANNEQUIN P***Y are making their way to New Zealand for the first time this December as part of their "I Got Heaven" tour ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets on sale at 12pm, Wed 28 Aug from Moshtix

21/08/2024

Get ready for an evening of BollyTech beats and electrifying music as Verve Entertainment celebrates its one year anniversary at our place!

This is your chance to experience a night where Bollywood flair meets techno and EDM ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ Grab your tickets now - bit.ly/verve-entertainment

20/08/2024

Join the amazing Suzy Cato and her wonderful friends at our next Sounds Fun for Kids show ๐Ÿฉต

The talented musician family Little Lips Little Lips' Spellodies and award winning Irish-Kiwi artist Gerry Paul - Wacky Tales & The Elephant Tree Band will be bringing all the fun on Sun 22 Sep!

๐ŸŽŸ Grab your Whฤnau tickets here - bit.ly/sounds-fun-sep

20/08/2024

Tickets to Cosmo's Midnight at our place on Wed 9 Oct are on sale now!

Boasting 225 million streams, escape and lose yourself in the music as the duo celebrate the release of their latest album 'Stop Thinking Start Feeling' ๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Don't miss their incredible live show! Grab you tix here: bit.ly/cm-2024

19/08/2024

Just Announced! British singer-songwriter Mackenzy Mackay is heading to our place on Mon 7 October to see his Kiwi fans ๐Ÿซถ

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets on sale at 11am, Thu 22 Aug from Moshtix

15/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! Cosmo's Midnight will be returning to Aotearoa in October to celebrate the release of their new album "Stop Thinking Start Feeling" ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets on sale 12pm, Tue 20 August from Moshtix

13/08/2024

Last chance to get your tickets to Pink Pony Club DJ Night with Superficial on Fri 23 August!

Sounds like: Chappell Roan โ€ข Sabrina Carpenter โ€ข Charli XCX โ€ข Troye Sivan โ€ข Olivia Rodrigo โ€ข Reneรฉ Rapp โ€ข Rina Sawayama and more! ๐Ÿชฉ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Final release tickets here: bit.ly/pink-pony

13/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! ร–of Tatatรก (Mike Hayes, Kenny Dale, Jason Momoa) will be performing at our place next Wed 21 August ๐Ÿ™Œ

Presented by Meili Vodka. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/oof-tatata

12/08/2024

Don't miss the energetic saxophonist Thabani Gapara as he celebrates the musical legacy of Hugh Masekela at our place this Thursday!

๐ŸŽŸ Final tickets here - bit.ly/thabani-gapara

12/08/2024

World-renowned UK darkwave, industrial, and post-punk innovators ATTRITION are returning to Aotearoa for the first time since 2018!

Joined by Canadian ritual-ambient/ethereal project SUBTERRANEA, Tฤmaki Makaurauโ€™s VIHIL, TGM, and DJ Pennie Raven Black.

๐ŸŽŸ Get tickets here bit.ly/attrition-akl

12/08/2024

Join us for a night of the stars as StarJam brings together talent for an evening of performance! โญ

The wonderful Jason Reeves is the MC, and also joining the show is Renee Maurice โ€“ a former Jammer and winner of NZ's Got Talent who will light up the stage with her incredible voice. Alongside Renee, there will have performances from workshops and solo performers who will take the stage for the first time.

Come and support them as they celebrate their talents on the big stage! Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/starjam-2024

11/08/2024

Join us at Southern Cross Country Radio first birthday bash!

Featuring Keith Pereira Music - NZ and Jenni Smith plus a DJ playing some of your favorite country music ๐Ÿค 

๐ŸŽŸ Get your tickets here - bit.ly/sccr-bday

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Our Story

Primarily a live music venue and bistro The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork (to give it itโ€™s full title) is also a multi function venue available to rent for private functions and events. Being connected to New Zealandโ€™s largest indoor venue, Spark Arena, means that the venue comes with world class staff and access to unbeatable equipment all of which makes this the most professional small venue in town.

With a small in house team as well as promoters independent of the venue a very exciting programme of music is taking shape.

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The Tuning Fork's Monday Music Quiz
Just Announced: East York!
Carlos Ballarta | Wed 17 July 2024
Daniel Champagne | Sat 6 July
Sounds Fun For Kids | Sun 23 June 2024
Tickets to Rafi Bastos on sale now!
Vivek Mahbubani | Sun 28 April 2024
Felipe Esparz | Thu 8 Aug 2024
Slideshow Rodeo | Fri 22 March @ The Tuning Fork
Slideshow Rodeo | Fri 22 March 2024
Carlos Ballarta's | Wed 17 July 2024
Slideshow Rodeo | Fri 22 Mar 2024

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