Get ready for a night of Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett & a whole lot more!
In the hands of musical director, Julia Deans (Fur Patrol), Atomic! celebrates the heroes who pioneered the revolution and those that continue to push the boundaries.
The super lineup also features Aotearoa power players Boh Runga (stellar*), Dianne Swann (When the Cats Away), Gussie Larkin (Mermaidens, Earth Tongue) and Jazmine Mary, supported by a killer band, Karen Hu on drums, Rebel Reid on guitar, Mareea Paterson on bass and Ladyhawke’s Ilayda Tunali on keys.
Don’t miss these incredible artists paying it back to some of the greatest performers of our times: a hitlist rooted in the glories of the past moving to the innovators of today. As Debbie Harry said way back in the day, “the only place left for rock to go is toward more girl stars. There's nothing left for men to do.” And don’t we have a few?
UPDATE: Fri 8 Nov
Due to circumstances beyond their control, the event organiser has rescheduled Atomic! 2.0 Hailing the Pioneering Women of Rock to Friday 9 May 2025. All existing tickets remain valid for the new date.
Location
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the surrounding Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, The Civic, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre are all within a few minutes’ walk, with plenty of nearby dining options before or after a show.
Getting there
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Auckland Town Hall sits on Queen Street opposite Aotea Square. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 17–20 minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park provides convenient parking close to the venue.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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