UTR Special Valentine's Day Gig Guide

Whether you've filled your pockets with Be Mine love hearts or a Voodoo doll of your ex, there's a Valentine's Day event to suit all the lovers and the haters this fair Friday. Featured below is a handpicked bouquet of where to set your lusty sights this evening, but by no means are these the only options - honourable mentions go to Danger Wank's Punk Rock Valentines in Queenstown, and My Noisy Valentine in Ōtautahi. Here's our specially curated box of gigs, with a pretty red bow on top just for you...

The Cook, Dunedin - How Deep Is Your Love?

Mermaidens and Sea Mouse tap into the niche Dunedin community of people who like spend their Valentine's dressed up as sea creatures and head banging to gnarly riffs.

Cross Street, Auckland - Sin 2020 R18 Valentine's Dance Party

Who needs a fancy Valentine's Date when you can sip on $8 drinks, rave to top Tāmaki Makaurau DJs, and get spanked all in one place?

The Wine Cellar, Auckland - Crap Date Valentine's Special

This is one date that will definitely not be crap! Enjoy an evening of "relentless uncomfortable chemistry you can dance to" at The Wine Cellar, courtesy of synth-pop party starters Crap Date (celebrating today's '600 Abs' single release) and and guitar heroes Hang Loose.

The Back Room, Thames - Sweets And Songs - Sonia & Nigel

Worth the trip to Thames for what appears to be the cutest Valentine's gig on offer. Desserts included in your ticket, French café jazz, and probably some friendly Thames local who will be the best wingman you never asked for.

Anthology Lounge, Auckland - VMorg Presents Valentine's Lover Boys Show

Skater gang VMorg present Half Moon Baby, Kingsland and Miss Cressida for Valentine's Lover Boys Show. Get your boogie on and your rocks off at Anthology Lounge to indie grooves after a long hard day of romancing.