Live at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena in Auckland: Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour
Fri, 5 Mar – Sat, 6 Mar 2027 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland
About this event
Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour opens on Friday, 5 March 2027 at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, Auckland and stays until Saturday, 6 March 2027.
Chapterhouse announce first-ever australian/new zealand tour performing whirlpool in full celebrating its 35th anniversary
Shoegaze pioneers Chapterhouse will tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever in February 2027, celebrating the 35th anniversary of their landmark debut Whirlpool. The band will perform the album in full, alongside a selection of classics and fan favourites.
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Formed in Reading in 1987, Chapterhouse were always ahead of their time acid-rockers before acid house, shoegazers before grunge, dance-rock experimenters before Britpop. Their breakthrough single ‘Pearl’, featuring Rachel Goswell of Slowdive, remains one of the era’s most audacious tracks. Its fusion of shimmering guitars and beats inspired by John Bonham and Schoolly D helped push indie music into bold new territory. Slowdive’s Christian Savill recalls those early Chapterhouse shows as “some of the best I’ve ever seen”.
Released in 1991, Whirlpool is a defining shoegaze record, created with Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and ranked #17 on Pitchfork’s Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time. Its follow-up, Blood Music, has since been embraced as a visionary fusion of rock and electronica, inspiring artists across the electronic landscape.
After disbanding in 1995, Chapterhouse returned for a one-off festival performance in 2008 blossomed into a full-blown reunion the following year, with tours in the UK, US and Japan and years before the wider shoegaze revival. Now, 35 years on from their iconic debut, the band finally brings their immersive, genre-shaping sound to Australian audiences.
Chapterhouse, 35 Years of Whirlpool. First-ever Australian/New Zealand tour. A long-overdue celebration of a timeless album and a highly influential band.
About Chapterhouse
Shoegaze
Chapterhouse are an English shoegaze band from Reading, Berkshire. Formed in 1987 by Andrew Sherriff, Stephen Patman and Simon Rowe, the band began performing alongside Spacemen 3. They released two albums: Whirlpool (1991) and Blood Music (1993). The group temporarily reformed in 2008 after being asked to join Ulrich Schnauss onstage to perform his cover version of their song "Love Forever" at the Truck Festival in Oxfordshire. The band finished the brief reunion with two gigs in London (2009–2010) and tours in…
Event details
- Date
- Friday 5 March – Saturday 6 March 2027
- Time
- 19:00 local time
- Venue
- Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Address
- 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland
How to get to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- The Strand StationTrain70 m
1 min walk - Old Auckland Railway StationTrain90 m
1 min walk - Parnell Train StationTrain810 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away.
Hotels near Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Grand Central Serviced Apartments50 mCheck prices
- Adina Apartment Hotel190 mCheck prices
- The Station Accommodation240 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena
- Date
- Friday 5 March – Saturday 6 March 2027
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- The Strand Station (train), 70 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Grand Central Serviced Apartments (50 m)
Every upcoming Chapterhouse date
- ChapterhouseThe Empire Music Hall, Belfast
- Chapterhouse - First Ever Irish ShowWhelans, Dublin
- Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ TourManning Bar, Camperdown
Also at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena that week
Good to know
When is “Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour”?
Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour runs from Friday, 5 March 2027 to Saturday, 6 March 2027.
Where is “Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour” held?
Venue: Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand.
How much are tickets for “Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Chapterhouse - Whirlpool 35 Aus & NZ Tour”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Tuning Fork, Spark Arena by public transport?
The closest stop is The Strand Station (train), 70 m from Tuning Fork, Spark Arena – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Tuning Fork, Spark Arena?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m away.
Where else is Chapterhouse performing?
Chapterhouse also has 3 more dates coming up, for example Belfast (20 Nov 2026), Dublin (21 Nov 2026) and Camperdown (27 Feb 2027).
