Come along & get on stage 👩‍🎤 or simply support those that are performing. Koha entry for all (just to help with the set-up costs of the night). UNDER18S CAN COME, WITH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Register Here

• Come share your music in a safe & welcoming space.

  1. Absolutely all levels encouraged.

  2. Provided gear: Excellent PA system plus foldbacks, microphones and stands. 

     • Drum Kit; Guitar Cabinet; Bass Amp and/or digital piano can be provided, but bring your own gear also if you prefer.

  3. All Ages Licensed - under 18’s must accompanied by a caregiver/parent please.

  4. 10 minute slots available, but let us know in the message if you want shorter or longer & we will try to accommodate.

  5. Preference is advance registration, but if you turn up by 7.15pm and there are available spaces on the night, we will try and slot you in.

  6. Also write a note if you would like to do anything other than Music - definitely open to Comedy, Spoken Word, Acting Monologues etc.

  7. Tends to finish up with a fun jam with all musicians playing with one another in a fun & unstructured way & totally supportive of all levels.

DOORS 4PM - kicking off 4.15PM. Smack in the middle of the school holidays so this will be fun for young and old alike. Open to everyone to attend. Koha entry.

A collective of independent music venues across Aotearoa New Zealand are hosting ROCK’EN’ROL events throughout September and October - bringing communities together and helping rangatahi (aged 18–24) enrol for the 2026 General Election. This is a nationwide, non-partisan initiative to make enrolling easy, while celebrating the arts and supporting grassroots music venues!

In Whitianga we will have live music from talented solo artist Francie Lidgard, epic rock from Paper Bullets; great tunes with DJ Rapid, hip hop from C33Y..

This is an All Ages Gig, and cos we're licensed premises - you know the drill, ya legal guardian with ya will get you in. There's gonna be a sausage sizzle and peeps onsite to help you enrol, or check your enrollment details. Why? New voter restrictions means voters must be enrolled - and have updated their address (if they’ve moved) - by midnight on Sunday 25 October!!!

$10 TICKETS HERE https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-bobby-holidays/whitianga

The Bobby Holidays are an exciting live band with a driving rhythm section and honkin’ brass giving a bedrock to Bobby’s jangling guitar and thoughtful lyrics. Genres include a blend of indie pop-rock and punk-reggae – the band is well-known for their 1970s British pub-rock style, featuring a blend of jangling guitars and prominent brass arrangements.

Spring will have sprung, so get yourself outta the house and onto the dancefloor - a given with this fab band!

Door sales will be more, and only available if not sold out prior.

Doors at 7pm. Show from 8pm.

Tickets coming soon

🎤✨ UNDER-18s KARAOKE NIGHT! ✨🎤

The stage awaits! Grab the mic, choose your favourite song and sing your heart out these school holidays! Whether you’re a superstar or a shower singer, this is your chance to own the Monkey House stage.  We've got an awesome stage, great sound and epic lighting so they can have the full concert vibes (solos or duos)🌟

🎟️ Entry: just $5

⚠️ As the Monkey House is a licensed premises, all under-18s must be accompanied and supervised by their legal guardian throughout the event.

Tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/kids-disco-under-12s5/whitianga

From 4.30pm-6.30pm the Kids can have a full dance party experience with great songs, party lights, a haze machine… glow sticks - the full works! $13 per child, includes a free soda/water/juice and 1 GlowStick. Plus we are lucky enough to have Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy here to facepaint all (everyone's Facepaint is included in the entry price - how cool is that?!). There’s also spot prizes for best dressed. Lots of fun for kids & parents alike! Will be selling American Hotdogs too, so dinner can be sorted - perfect for a school holiday evening.

Caregivers can also chill out in the bar with delicious cocktails, wine & beer and lots of non-alcoholic choices too.

Note: All Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$10 Tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/acoustic-night-jerseybob-supported-by-fei-lin/whitianga

Acoustic Folk, roots and bluesy rock are on the cards for Sat Sept 26th.

With now over 200 recorded songs and an Autobiography out on the shelves, Jerseybob's shows are always entertaining, original and with heartfelt songs and storytelling to boot - hilarious at times and heartbreaking at others! If you've got a hankering for well-thought-out songs with a solid melody then you must see Jerseybob. Monika often joins the merry throng and brings her percussive skills to the floor. From hammering the Cajon to a gentle shaker Monika keeps things together and rounds out the stage. A husband and wife team that works wonders. Audiences have always loved JerseyBob and his tunes here at the Monkey House and this show will be no exception.

With local opener Graham, with a perfect gravelly voice to get you in the mood for a Saturday night show.

Door sales if not sold out prior. $10 is an absolute bargain for the calibre of these performers!

🤘 THE ROCK 2000 LISTENING PARTY 🤘Free entry

The biggest rock countdown deserves to be played LOUD! Join us at The Monkey House and hear these legendary tunes through our absolutely epic PA — exactly as rock music should be heard.

Great sound. Huge songs. Cold drinks, including rock-themed cocktails. Hotdog & drink combo specials; Happy Hour(s) with insanely good drinks prices and Sweepstakes on what you think will take out the number one spot! 🎸🔥

Come along & get on stage 👩‍🎤 or simply support those that are performing. Koha entry for all (just to help with the set-up costs of the night). UNDER18S CAN COME, WITH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Register Here

• Come share your music in a safe & welcoming space.

  1. Absolutely all levels encouraged.

  2. Provided gear: Excellent PA system plus foldbacks, microphones and stands. 

     • Drum Kit; Guitar Cabinet; Bass Amp and/or digital piano can be provided, but bring your own gear also if you prefer.

  3. All Ages Licensed - under 18’s must accompanied by a caregiver/parent please.

  4. 10 minute slots available, but let us know in the message if you want shorter or longer & we will try to accommodate.

  5. Preference is advance registration, but if you turn up by 7.15pm and there are available spaces on the night, we will try and slot you in.

  6. Also write a note if you would like to do anything other than Music - definitely open to Comedy, Spoken Word, Acting Monologues etc.

  7. Tends to finish up with a fun jam with all musicians playing with one another in a fun & unstructured way & totally supportive of all levels.

🕺 BACK TO THE ’80s! 💃

Four totally awesome hours of nonstop ’80s dance-floor anthems—from Madonna and Michael Jackson to Bon Jovi and Whitney! Dig out the neon, tease up that hair and dress to impress—there are prizes for the best dressed. And yes, it’s all happening on the most rad and choicest dance floor around! ⚡🎶

TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/20461

RAYBONANZA is coming to Whitianga's legendary Monkey House on Sep 18.
Award-winning comic Raybon Kan celebrates 31 years of comedy with RAYBONANZA.
A live highlights package -- Raybon has a great set of hits -- delivering wall-to-wall belly laughs and a deluxe spa treatment for your laugh buds.
The original Asian at my Table comes back to your table, and this time he's even more Asian. (Asian-ness may vary. Table not included.)
Don't miss out on an epic evening of comedy.

FREE ENTRY - Just buy a drink (any - including alcohol free) & you get your bingo card.

Snippets of songs played, match them on your card & you can win great prizes (including cash)! We' will do 2 rounds - themed, or from a specific decade.

It’s better than numbers!

Come along & get on stage 👩‍🎤 or simply support those that are performing. Koha entry for all (just to help with the set-up costs of the night). UNDER18S CAN COME, WITH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Register Here

• Come share your music in a safe & welcoming space.

  1. Absolutely all levels encouraged.

  2. Provided gear: Excellent PA system plus foldbacks, microphones and stands. 

     • Drum Kit; Guitar Cabinet; Bass Amp and/or digital piano can be provided, but bring your own gear also if you prefer.

  3. All Ages Licensed - under 18’s must accompanied by a caregiver/parent please.

  4. 10 minute slots available, but let us know in the message if you want shorter or longer & we will try to accommodate.

  5. Preference is advance registration, but if you turn up by 7.15pm and there are available spaces on the night, we will try and slot you in.

  6. Also write a note if you would like to do anything other than Music - definitely open to Comedy, Spoken Word, Acting Monologues etc.

  7. Tends to finish up with a fun jam with all musicians playing with one another in a fun & unstructured way & totally supportive of all levels.

$25 Tickets Here: https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/adcshowtime

An evening of glamour, sparkle and unforgettable entertainment awaits...

Following last year's sold-out performance, The Alternative Dance Collective is thrilled to present Diamonds, Decadence & Desire — a spectacular evening of cabaret featuring dazzling group numbers, captivating solos, beautiful costumes and plenty of surprises.

Whether you've seen a cabaret show before or you're simply curious to discover what it's is all about, this is your chance to enjoy a truly unique night out while supporting local performers.

Gather your friends, dress up if you feel like it, order a drink, and settle in for an evening of music, laughter, confidence and a little bit of cheeky fun.

Tickets $25

Only 75 tickets are available each evening, so don't leave it too long to book!

Strictly R18. ID may be required.

$25 Tickets Here: https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/adcshowtime

An evening of glamour, sparkle and unforgettable entertainment awaits...

Following last year's sold-out performance, The Alternative Dance Collective is thrilled to present Diamonds, Decadence & Desire — a spectacular evening of cabaret featuring dazzling group numbers, captivating solos, beautiful costumes and plenty of surprises.

Whether you've seen a cabaret show before or you're simply curious to discover what it's is all about, this is your chance to enjoy a truly unique night out while supporting local performers.

Gather your friends, dress up if you feel like it, order a drink, and settle in for an evening of music, laughter, confidence and a little bit of cheeky fun.

Tickets $25

Only 75 tickets are available each evening, so don't leave it too long to book!

Strictly R18. ID may be required.

Come along & get on stage 👩‍🎤 or simply support those that are performing. Koha entry for all (just to help with the set-up costs of the night). UNDER18S CAN COME, WITH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIAN We will run straight into this one, after the earlier poetry open mic for National Poetry Day

Register Here

• Come share your music in a safe & welcoming space.

  1. Absolutely all levels encouraged.

  2. Provided gear: Excellent PA system plus foldbacks, microphones and stands. 

     • Drum Kit; Guitar Cabinet; Bass Amp and/or digital piano can be provided, but bring your own gear also if you prefer.

  3. All Ages Licensed - under 18’s must accompanied by a caregiver/parent please.

  4. 10 minute slots available, but let us know in the message if you want shorter or longer & we will try to accommodate.

  5. Preference is advance registration, but if you turn up by 7.15pm and there are available spaces on the night, we will try and slot you in.

  6. Also write a note if you would like to do anything other than Music - definitely open to Comedy, Spoken Word, Acting Monologues etc.

  7. Tends to finish up with a fun jam with all musicians playing with one another in a fun & unstructured way & totally supportive of all levels.

Share your spoken word, poetry or prose.  Or come support those that are.  Share your own works, or your favourite poem (credit must be given to the original poet).   

🎤 NATIONAL POETRY DAY
Friday 28 August | 6.30pm

Roses are red...
Violets are blue...
The stage is waiting...
Is it waiting for you? 👀

Join us for a night of spoken word, poetry and prose where every voice has a place.

✨ Read your own work.
📖 Share a poem you love (just remember to credit the original poet).
👏 Or simply grab a drink, settle in, and cheer on the poets/storytellers.

Whether your words are hilarious, heartfelt, haunting or completely bonkers—we'd love to hear them. No judges or judgement, just great words, great people and a warm, welcoming room.  Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret, 18 Coghill St, Whitianga.

FOLLOWED BY A MUSIC OPEN MIC STRAIGHT AFTERWARDS.

TICKETS HERE: www.beatfairy.com/store

Enjoy three competitive rounds (your bingo cards are included in your ticket entry), a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half! Win great prizes & possibly cheeky ones too.

Doors 6pm. First ball drops at 7pm.

R18 show.‍ ‍

FREE ENTRY - Just buy a drink (any - including alcohol free) & you get your bingo card.

Snippets of songs played, match them on your card & you can win great prizes (including cash)! We' will do 2 rounds - themed, or from a specific decade.

It’s better than numbers!

$5 tickets here: www.beatfairy.com/store (OR FREE IF YOU STAY ON AFTER THE COMEDY!)

Think retro 80s dance vibes - Analog synths, old-school drum machines, and melody-driven songwriting. You’ll be moving on the dancefloor - the band creates an atmosphere that feels nostalgic, yet immediate and energetic.

“I love these songs - like a cross between Ultravox and Lady GaGa.”

Gary Curtis -The Mockers

TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/live-comedy-at-the-monkey-house-with-nick-rado/whitianga

Get ready for an uproarious night of laughs at the Monkey House in Whitianga! Join us for the next installment of our comedy night, hosted by Alan McElroy (RNZ's The Panel, Best MC NZ Comedy Awards), who’ll kick off the night with a bang. This month, we’re thrilled to bring you a top-notch lineup featuring multi-award-winning comedian Michele A'Court and Billy T winner Joel Vinsen!

Michèle A’Court is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and event MC / kaiwhakataki. Michèle was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2023 New Year’s Honours for services to comedy and entertainment. Winner of “Female Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Guild Awards and the 2015 Reilly Award for Excellence in Comedy, Michèle’s international experience as a stand-up comedian includes work in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. She is a regular guest entertainer on the cruise ship circuit.

Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible lineup live in Whitianga. Book your tickets now and secure your spot for a comedy night you won’t forget!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Come along & get on stage 👩‍🎤 or simply support those that are performing. Koha entry for all (just to help with the set-up costs of the night). UNDER18S CAN COME, WITH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Register Here

• Come share your music in a safe & welcoming space.

  1. Absolutely all levels encouraged.

  2. Provided gear: Excellent PA system plus foldbacks, microphones and stands. 

     • Drum Kit; Guitar Cabinet; Bass Amp and/or digital piano can be provided, but bring your own gear also if you prefer.

  3. All Ages Licensed - under 18’s must accompanied by a caregiver/parent please.

  4. 10 minute slots available, but let us know in the message if you want shorter or longer & we will try to accommodate.

  5. Preference is advance registration, but if you turn up by 7.15pm and there are available spaces on the night, we will try and slot you in.

  6. Also write a note if you would like to do anything other than Music - definitely open to Comedy, Spoken Word, Acting Monologues etc.

  7. Tends to finish up with a fun jam with all musicians playing with one another in a fun & unstructured way & totally supportive of all levels.

TICKETS HERE: Includes WINE,BEER OR RTD ON ARRIVAL: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/an-evening-with-the-madeleines/whitianga

The Madeleines are a vintage vocal trio, specializing in jazz, swing and glamour!

Join them at Monkey House one last time for a night of toe-tapping fun.

This trio is made up of Hannah Heke-Kee, Lauren Collins, and Jemma Goeldner. These three unique vocalists blend beautifully to create The Madeleines. Playing all the favourites from the 1940s, 50s, and a few modern hits too!

Your ticket price includes one house wine/beer/soda upon entry.

 Be sure to bring your dancing shoes, this is not to be missed!

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/nick-herbison-album-release-tour-whitianga-7th-august

Nick Herbison ventures to Whitianga to promote his latest Album 'Seek and Don't Forget'. Nick first got on stage at Monkey House Lounge in September 2025 as a support artist for blues troubadour Shaun Kirk. Returning to Whitianga to play his first headline show as he embarks in his debut headline solo tour throughout the North Island.

Nick Herbison is a folk-rock artist from Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa, whose music reflects his philosophical outlook and the internal weather systems he navigates. With acoustic guitar at the core of his songwriting, Herbison crafts introspective, life-affirming songs that explore courage, self-worth, and the ongoing journey toward inner peace. His style has been largely influenced by folk, blues, soft-rock, roots and RnB.

Most recently Nick embarked on a national tour of Aotearoa supporting Melbourne blues troubadour Shaun Kirk during September 2025. Since then Herbison has played as a solo performer at festivals in Auckland and Rotorua (Morph Fest and Sauna Fest).

Herbison's solo performances often demonstrate his sensational ability on the acoustic guitar and his lower toned, smooth vocals. The use of a loop pedal and foot percussion has been a recent addition to his solo set. With influences such as Jack Johnson, Ben Howard, Matt Corby, Ben Harper and Passenger, to name a few, Nick will often include a cover or two during his sets.

Supported by talented local solo performer, Svenja.

TICKETS https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/route-14-jazz-from-japan-live-in-whitianga/whitianga

ROUTE14 band is a dynamic Tokyo-based instrumental jazz-fusion band founded in 2010 by trumpeter Chihiro Yamazaki. Their style, known as "Singing Instruments," blends jazz, fusion, and rock into highly melodic, emotional compositions. They have performed at various international festivals, including SXSW (2013-2025) and the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival and we are so lucky that they are making their way to Whitianga! 

This will be a very special Sunday.  All Ages (under18s with legal guardian). 

Doors open at 5.30pm, they will hit the stage at 6.30pm. 

FREE ENTRY - Just buy a drink (any - including alcohol free) & you get your bingo card.

Snippets of songs played, match them on your card & you can win great prizes (including cash)! We' will do 2 rounds - themed, or from a specific decade.

It’s better than numbers!

Open Mic Night with a Birthday Twist!

This coming Wednesday, we're celebrating one of our wonderful Open Mic regulars, Maggie

Come along from 6.30pm for an evening of live music, great company & plenty of 70s classics in Maggie's honour. Whether you're performing or just soaking up the atmosphere, everyone's welcome.

We'll have mulled wine to keep you warm, because it's midwinter after all! First taster on us!

If you'd like, bring a few snacks to share—but there's absolutely no pressure. Your company is what matters most.

At Monkey House, our Open Mic isn't just about the music—it's about community, friendship, and making new connections.

Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret Wednesday 29 July From 6.30pm

See you there for a night of music, laughter, and celebrating Maggie & all our music lovers, in style!

Tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/gish-chips/whitianga

The Rockstar of NZ Comedy 'GISH' is coming out of his THC-fuel hibernation and hitting the road with a new show featuring classic hits and plenty more songs that he's going to ruin for you. 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.

Hosted by Anthony Wilson, a crowd favorite who’s performed across Aotearoa, Australia, and the UK. With quick wit, polished storytelling, and pub-worthy tales, he’ll keep the show rolling.

TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/daniel-champagne-live-at-monkey-house-theatre-or-whitianga

The young virtuoso, recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation,” has fallen in love with New Zealand! — and after sold-out shows around the globe, he’ll bring his now-famous live show to 25 intimate venues across the country in 2026!

“Do whatever it takes to get in the front row!”
– Roots Magazine, UK

“A generational talent that must be seen to be believed.”
– The Calgary Herald, CANADA

Truly unmissable!!!

Fun stress free dance party, for mixing and mingling

Tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/kids-disco-under-12s4/whitianga

From 4.30pm-6.30pm the Kids can have a full dance party experience with great songs, party lights, a haze machine… glow sticks - the full works! $13 per child, includes a free soda/water/juice and 1 GlowStick. Plus we are lucky enough to have Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy here to facepaint all (included in the entry price - how cool is that?!). There’s also spot prizes for best dressed. Lots of fun for kids & parents alike! Will be selling American Hotdogs too, so dinner can be sorted - perfect for a school holiday evening.

Caregivers can also chill out in the bar with delicious cocktails, wine & beer and lots of non-alcoholic choices too.

Note: All Children must be accompanied by an adult.