AV Festival - Autumn Vibes

AV FESTIVAL — AUTUMN VIBES FESTIVAL 🍂

Stadtmusik, Sunset NZ & Technomatic present:

When the leaves start to turn and the evening air gets that crisp autumn edge — that's when the city comes alive in a different way.

AV Festival is a two-night urban festival experience built around warmth, deep sound, and togetherness. Think golden tones, autumn textures, cozy energy, and dancefloors that pull you in and don't let go.

Friday 8 & Saturday 9 May 2026

📍 Sydenham Underpass — 15 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Ōtautahi

🎧 Sanoi

🎧 Spoonhead

• ASH-S
• Ben Bazztik
• Ben Fein
• Caspian
• Cosmik
• Dream.r
• Esther Vez
• IGUA
• Illiterate
• Maia Katz
• Martin Gray
• Mitch Beedles
• Modom
• Monkeypuzzle
• Moulder
• Romski
• Ruffled Feathers
• Stikybeat
• Switch
• Vic Lo
• Wattsson
• Wobblypiece

A carefully curated blend of international guests and Ōtautahi underground talent — from deep, hypnotic grooves to high-energy late-night heat. Many of these artists hold residencies or run some of the most respected dance events in Christchurch.

🕐 8:00pm – 2:00am

The first night sets the tone — intimate, warm, and building. Two stages of carefully programmed music, wrapped in autumn-inspired production and immersive sound.

Expect:

• International & local DJs across two stages
• Live electronic acts
• Immersive lighting, lasers & autumn-inspired visuals
• Chill-out zones & social spaces
• Food trucks & outdoor hang areas

🕐 3:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday opens with golden-hour grooves and builds into a fully stacked night programme across two stages. Longer, deeper, and with the full weight of production behind it.

Featuring everything from Friday plus:

• Afternoon sessions & community flow
• Evening transition into peak-hour programming
• Full production, lasers & environmental lighting
• Performers, dancers & visual elements
• Two-stage programming under the underpass

For those who aren't ready to call it a night, we're offering Kick-Ons at XCHC as an add-on for ticket holders only.

📍 XCHC — 376 Wilsons Road North, Waltham 8011

A more intimate space to continue the night, connect with artists, and keep the music going into the early hours.

Details will be shared with ticket holders closer to the event.

The iconic Sydenham Underpass will be fully transformed into a multi-stage urban festival space with:

• Immersive autumn-toned lighting & lasers
• Full production & staging
• Installation art & textured decor
• Projection environments
• Food trucks & outdoor social zones

An Ōtautahi landmark reimagined — cozy, bold, and built for connection.

✔ Two full festival nights ✔ Two stages ✔ International headliners & top local talent ✔ Full lighting & laser production ✔ Immersive autumn-themed decor & installations ✔ Performers, dancers & visual art ✔ Community-driven, safe & welcoming atmosphere ✔ Food trucks, chill zones & social spaces ✔ Kick-Ons at XCHC for ticket holders ✔ A completely transformed urban environment

AV Festival — Autumn Vibes 🍂 8–9 May 2026 📍 Sydenham Underpass, Ōtautahi

More artists, production details & surprises to be announced soon.

Presented by Stadtmusik, Sunset NZ & Technomatic

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