Daniel Champagne LIVE at Monkey House Theatre | Whitianga

The young virtuoso, recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation,” has fallen in love with New Zealand! — and after sold-out shows around the globe, he’ll bring his now-famous live show to 25 intimate venues across the country in 2026!

“Do whatever it takes to get in the front row!”
– Roots Magazine, UK

“A generational talent that must be seen to be believed.”
– The Calgary Herald, CANADA

MONKEY HOUSE THEATRE - WHITIANGA

✨ July 22

✨ 7pm doors / 7:30pm show

✨ Seated Concert

Don’t miss your chance to experience live music at its finest!

WHAT THE PRESS SAY

“The word ‘prodigy’ seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills. He coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.”
– The Calgary Herald, Canada

“Today I saw the future of folk — festival-goers flocking in the thousands towards the main stage to witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.”
– The Firefly Column, USA

“Daniel Champagne is a crossroads, fusing the strong traditions of blues, folk, and other roots art with pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation.”
– The Indie Blender, Canada

“Reinventing roots guitar.”
– Rhythms Magazine, Australia

“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy who plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.”
– BW Review, New Zealand

Presented by Nightingale Concerts - the listening-room experience

MONKEY HOUSE THEATRE is one of Whitianga’s most distinctive and intimate performance spaces, celebrated for its warm acoustics, character-filled interior, and genuine sense of closeness between artist and audience. Designed with storytelling and live music in mind, the room offers exceptional clarity and presence, allowing performances to feel immediate and deeply personal. It’s a space where every note carries meaning, making it an ideal setting for a seated, listening-room concert where connection, atmosphere, and attention are everything.