The RiotACT Gig Guide (3 - 9 January)

Check out Video Breezy this Friday night, opening as part of Mogerlaine’s ‘The Divorcee’ tour at Smith’s Alternative. Photo: Supplied by Video Breezy.

The RiotACT Gig Guide is back for a brand new year of gigs, gigs and more and more gigs! This week’s photo features Video Breezy, who are playing this Friday at Smith’s Alternative, opening for Adelaide band Mogerlaine, travelling on their ‘Divorcee’ tour. Other opening acts will be Greg’s Intervention and Sydney band Down the Middle.

Fuzzsucker, one of LocalnLive’s favourite rock ‘n rollers, has given me a ringing endorsement of Lazertits which I extend to you glorious folk. The punk band hailing from Melbourne will be gracing CBR at the Phoenix from 8 pm as part of their Swim Tits tour, with fellow Victorians Swim Team and local legends Slagatha Christie.

Frenzel Rhomb return to the Basement this Friday as part of the ‘Hi-Vis High Tea’ tour, starting from 8 pm. And while the rest of Canberra is down the South Coast, Batemans Bay’s The Spindrift Saga trade places to headline at Transit Bar with Betty Alto, Travis White and Kate Beck. And check out Punknats on this Saturday, featuring stoner rock Wollongongians Hedge and the mighty Bigots, on at Old Canberra Inn from 5 pm.

Wednesday 3rd

• Lazertits and Swim Team summer tour w/ Slagatha Christie @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
• Blooming @ Smith’s Alternative, 8 pm start

Thursday 4th

• TAWLS ‘See-Saw’ tour w/ Michael Misa @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 pm start

Friday 5th

• Mogerlaine ‘The Divorcee’ tour w/ Video Breezy, Greg’s Intervention and Down The Middle @ Smith’s Alternative, 7.30 pm start
• Frenzal Rhomb ‘Hi-Vis High Tea’ tour @ The Basement, 8 pm start
• The Spindrift Saga w/ Betty Alto, Travis White and Kate Beck @ Transit Bar, 8 pm start

Saturday 6th

• Slagatha Christie, Adventure Sunday and Azim Zain @ Transit Bar, 5 pm start
• Punknats: The Bigots, Hedge, Minor Surgery and more @ Old Canberra Inn, 5 pm start
• Thompson Springs w/ Brother Be, Dalmacia and House of Strangers @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start

Sunday 7th

• Sunday Jazz Jam @ Smith’s Alternative, 1.30 – 4 pm
• Little Georgia @ Smith’s Alternative, 4.30 – 6.30 pm

Monday 8th

• Pleased To Jive You w/ Potential, Jedbrii and The Wumpaz @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start

Tuesday 9th

• Molsky’s Mountain Drifters @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm

Check out our Gig Guide for upcoming world-class live music showcasing local talents, Australian artists, and international musical acts at some of the best venues in the country. Find out about the latest gallery and exhibition openings, new restaurants, all-day cultural events, family-friendly activities, and so much more. There truly is something on offer for everyone, no matter what tastes and interests you have.

Our What’s On page details the shows, events, and activities taking place over the coming days. We make it easy to plan your week, with all of the vital information in one place: when, where, who, and why.

So, get your diary ready and start making plans. It’s time to explore Canberra’s lively events calendar, and get the most out of life in our wonderful city.