History

The Powerstation is one of Aotearoa’s most iconic live music venues – an unassuming black box nestled near the top of Mount Eden Road in Auckland. With a history that runs 30 years deep, the Powerstation has played host to some of music’s biggest names and brightest rising stars.

A staggering list of music royalty has played sold-out concerts at the Powerstation over the years – including the Beastie Boys, Ramones, Soundgarden, the Pixies, Public Enemy, Marilyn Manson, Radiohead, Television, Snoop Dogg and many more.

More recent high-profile shows have included appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, The Breeders, Buzzcocks, Crystal Castles, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Nas, The Internet, Flying Lotus, Charles Bradley and Wolf Alice.