EVENTS GUIDE

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

SOLA ROSA | DJ Set
Mar
21

SOLA ROSA | DJ Set

We are stoked to have Spragga back at the Mill to play what's sure to be a fantastic set of - shapes on the dance floor - tunes!

Been a while - Sola Rosa Dj set - always a goodie
With support from lovely local LOW.SUN

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NIKO NE ZNA
Apr
10

NIKO NE ZNA

Niko Ne Zna bring their explosive 9-piece world music experience to the Mill for one unforgettable night of rhythm, brass and dancefloor energy.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Apr
17

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Hosted by local legend Lindsay - we loooove our open mic night!

Such good vibes and excellent local talent

$5 on the door

That fantastic poster by Pat Betts

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ALEXANDR MIKSO
May
15

ALEXANDR MIKSO

The international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time - we’re stoked to be a stop on his tour.

A mesmerizing display of technical brilliance and raw emotion.” Rolling Stone “A true guitar prodigy.” Guitar World

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FABLES w FULL BAND
Feb
22

FABLES w FULL BAND

West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts - with a nice amount of grit in there too

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CASUAL HEALING - RANGATIRA TOUR
Feb
7

CASUAL HEALING - RANGATIRA TOUR

We are chuffed to welcome Nikau back to the Mill for a whanau friendly Waitangi weekend special.

Casual Healing’s goal is to create songs that “make people feel like they want to be better people” perfect vibes for an early evening of Kai and community

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LEIGH SAWMILL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jan
18

LEIGH SAWMILL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Returning for its second year with hot new artists and some classic crowd favourites. The first fest pulsed and heaved with summery jazz energy and we've tweaked the format so it'll be even better this summer. It was a very hot ticket last year with capacity crowds for all sessions so don't sleep on this one!

The 2nd and final afternoon session with LOVE SQUARE is family friendly ~ kids under 12 free with a ticket holding guardian

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LEIGH SAWMILL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jan
17

LEIGH SAWMILL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Returning for its second year with hot new artists and some classic crowd favourites. The first fest pulsed and heaved with summery jazz energy and we've tweaked the format so it'll be even better this summer. It was a very hot ticket last year with capacity crowds for all sessions so don't sleep on this one!

The afternoon session with JOE KAPTEIN & FRIENDS is family friendly ~ kids under 12 free with a ticket holding guardian
The evening session with HOPETOUN BROWN is R18

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CARAVÃNA SUN - NZ SUMMER TOUR
Jan
11

CARAVÃNA SUN - NZ SUMMER TOUR

Caravãna Sun are renowned for their electrifying live shows, blending sun-soaked reggae, sweeping indie grooves, and infectious energy that sweeps audiences into one big celebration.

a PERFECT Sawmill summer arvo gig!

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LOGG CABIN IN SESSION
Jan
4

LOGG CABIN IN SESSION

Two of Aotearoa's finest and respected DJ's from Rhombus/Fat Freddys Drop - KOA and Logg Cabin aka MC Slave team up for an exclusive special 7 and 1/2 hour DJ set, with live FX for the 1st summer Sunday of 2026!

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NEW YEARS EVE SESSIONS
Dec
31
to 1 Jan

NEW YEARS EVE SESSIONS

We're keeping it nice and easy this New Years ...
with all the goods - times, beats, kai and vibes

4-8pm free & family friendly | $15 on the door from 8pm

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NO CIGAR - SUMMER TOUR
Dec
30

NO CIGAR - SUMMER TOUR

We are stoked to welcome back NO CIGAR this summer!

Captivating audiences with infectious grooves, sharp storytelling, and an unmistakable live presence. Their rise has been fuelled by dynamic, high-energy performances that have earned them a loyal and ever-growing fanbase both at home and abroad.

Perfect at the Mill

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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Dec
19

OPEN MIC NIGHT

A VERY MERRY OPEN MIC
happy happy joy joy with the best little open mic / jam night in all the land!
Hosted by loveleigh local LINDSAY D!
Its a special - starting early - end of year fundraising one for the kiddo's at Leigh Preschool with a disco from 5-630pm ... then the usual shenanigans follow from 8pm

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FELICITY + LITTLE CREATURES and friends
Nov
29

FELICITY + LITTLE CREATURES and friends

Starting late arvo with a few local acts playing acoustic numbers, soul, and swing.
Then a bit of country, rock and originals with Felicity
Talking Heads & Blondie inspired Little Creatures close the night - come have some fun on the dance floor!

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KIM CHURCHILL - THE LOVELY TOUR
Nov
21

KIM CHURCHILL - THE LOVELY TOUR

Kim Churchill plays a guitar with the busiest of fingers and the rhythm of a master, and sings lyrics too enigmatic to believe they came from someone so young.

He's a true blue Aussie; a surfer with a connection to the sea that spills out in his performances, even when he's a long, long way from the beach.

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LOVE SQUARE
Nov
9

LOVE SQUARE

....after a summer spent mountaineering and a winter of relentless practice this trio is finally back stalking Leigh and the general Cape Rodney area carrying armfuls of horns and tambourines! Yay!

Come for a fun family friendly afternoon with Nick, Finn & Al - kids under 12 free with parents too :)

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SUBLIME TRIBUTE by Dub Penguins
Nov
7

SUBLIME TRIBUTE by Dub Penguins

The DUB PENGUINS trio serve up a night of reggae, ska, dub, and heaps of punk rock that inspired your skate days and served as the soundtrack to many of your surf trips:
Paddle Out, Right Back, Santeria, Garden Grove, DJs, Jail House, Doin’ Time and many more.

With support from 8 pc The Chameleons

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TOM SAINSBURY Lessons NOT Learnt tour
Oct
23

TOM SAINSBURY Lessons NOT Learnt tour

SOLD OUT Comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury - social media sensation and star of Taskmaster NZWellington Paranormal and Snackmasters - takes the stage with a brand-new hour of outrageous storytelling. From cringeworthy life lessons to small-town drama and the quirky characters that shaped him, Tom serves up big laughs with heart, charm and just the right amount of scandal.

It’s candid. It’s Kiwi. And it’s very, very funny.

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VOOM! with special guest Tom Lark
Oct
18

VOOM! with special guest Tom Lark

‘’Voom is FUN. Buzz Moller is FUN... you feel as though you’re perpetually in the ending sequence of a 2010s-indie flick (in the best way possible). The guitars carry the emotional core of the songs, and the vocals pull in and out as if adrift at sea.’ Under the Radar

And! they're roping in psychedelic folk sensitive cowboy, Tom Lark and his good time band for a bit of a knees up.

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SUB-TRIBE Red Earth Tour
Oct
12

SUB-TRIBE Red Earth Tour

Rolling in thick with bottom end, glitchy beats and soaring harmonies, expect to be taken on a journey across genres. From blues drenched dub, chunky skank reggae to jazz hop and ragga dancehall, SUB-TRIBE leave no groove base unturned. 

Come have a goooood old Sunday arvo dance!

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LACHIE HAYES - SUBSATELLITE TOUR
Oct
5

LACHIE HAYES - SUBSATELLITE TOUR

From the heart of Southland, alt- country troubadour Lachie Hayes brings his band and soul-stirring sound to town to promote the release of his debut album. Gritty grooves, soaring ballads, and a stage presence that’s all southern charm.

Sounds like a mighty fine afternoon of music

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THE AMBER TEMPLE
Sept
6

THE AMBER TEMPLE

A unique afternoon performance you’ll be glad you came to!

The Amber Temple is an original music and interpretive dance collaboration between singer-songwriter Julian Temple and contemporary dancer Amber Stephens.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

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