# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BANISHED MUSIC, STRANGE NEWS & 95bFM PRESENT STRANGE UNIVERSE - WINTER

FEATURING…

Cass McCombs (USA)
Tuesday 26th May – Double Whammy w/ Holly Arrowsmith

Dry Cleaning (UK)
Presented in partnership with I Oh You & MG Live
Wednesday 3th June – Hollywood Avondale w/ Womb

Cate Le Bon (UK)
Presented in partnership with Susie Says!
Friday 5th June – Powerstation w/ Mainard Larkin

The Black Angels (USA)
Saturday 6th June - Powerstation w/ Arthur Ahbez*

The Circling Sun (Aotearoa NZ)
Friday 12th June - Pitt St Methodist Church w/ Yolanda F Fagan*

Mei Semones (USA)
Tuesday 16th June – The Tuning Fork w/ Phoebe Rings

Kelly Moran (USA)
Wednesday 17th June – Kahui St David’s w/ Motte

Acid Mothers Temple (JP)
Friday 19th June – Double Whammy w/ Half Hexagon

Stereolab (UK/FR)
Thursday 25th June – Powerstation w/ Glass Vaults

The Veils (‘Fragile World’ Album Release)
Saturday 27th June – Powerstation w/ Jazmine Mary

Tickets from www.banishedmusic.com

Even though Banished Music and Strange News are smack bang in the thick of Strange Universe Autumn, it’s been so dang fun they’ve decided now is the perfect time to reveal their first plans for Strange Universe: Winter! Set to ramp up the stakes and take over all of June and a tiny little bit of the end of May*. This first line-up announcement has everything you could set your hearts on and more, and is happening across some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most beloved venues. 

Strange Universe: Winter features the most welcome return of retrofuturist pop heroes Stereolab, Welsh chanteuse and producer extraordinaire Cate Le Bon, and the Fragile World album release show from brooding babes The Veils, all taking the stage at the mighty Powerstation. Hollywood Avondale plays host to droll indie darlings Dry Cleaning, while Double Whammy sets the scene for Japan’s psychedelic legends Acid Mothers Temple and one of the great American singer-songwriters Cass McCombs and his band. Finally, we’re adding two new venues to our list this time around, with the bilingual bossa nova of Mei Semones at the Tuning Fork, and breathtaking Warp Records favourite Kelly Moran at the exquisite Kāhui St David’s. 

“Putting on shows is really easy, so we decided to do heaps of them all at once”
- Matthew Crawley, Executive Director - Strange News Touring

The combined daydream of promoter pals Banished Music and Strange News, Strange Universe is the show series banner designed to celebrate the city’s brilliant venues, and give us all a little something to look forward to. The full line-up for this wintry Auckland fun-fest is coming soon, and we’ve got news for our Wellington pals shortly, but this first drop should be enough to make you wish that mittens season would hurry up and get here. It’s going to be brrrr-illiant. 

ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE - FRI 19 JUNE - DOUBLE WHAMMY
Formed over thirty years ago by Makoto Kawabata, Acid Mothers Temple & The Paraiso U.F.O. released their debut album in 1997. The album was instantly branded one of the year's best in The Wire magazine, and the band have been an ever-present entity in the cosmic musical realm ever since. Their recorded albums easily number in the dozens, with The Guardian’s David Bennun stating that “Acid Mothers Temple have in their two-decade existence recorded far more head-melting music than any sane person would know what to do with.” Sane people aren’t necessarily this Japanese wonder-band’s target audience, and we are starry eyed to welcome this magic mothership to our very own Strange Universe!

*Yes, we know May isn’t in winter, but what were we supposed to do, say no to Cass McCombs?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/strange-universe-acid-mothers-temple-half-hexagon/200029873045430
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Whammy Bar
- **lat**: -36.85762
- **long**: 174.76009
- **full address**: Whammy Bar, 183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon being held?
  - **A:** Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Whammy Bar, 183 Karangahape Rd, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon?
  - **A:** Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon is organized by Strange News Touring.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Strange Universe - Acid Mothers Temple + Half Hexagon is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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