11pm, Friday 9 February and  Saturday 10 February 

Free entry to the glamorous Pacific Crystal Palace following the conclusion of the final show for the night. On both nights DJ Uncle Barnie will be on the decks playing his trademark mix of eclectic beats. 

10pm, Friday 16 February

Stay on in the festival hub for the Carnivorous Plant Society, who tell stories guaranteed to melt your mind in the most pleasurable way. Led by musician and animator Finn Scholes, they coax life from an astounding array of instruments ­ trumpets, violin, vibraphone, tuba, guitar, synthesizers, keyboards, bass, drums, the odd vocal and even some whistling. 

“What cleverness. What shining, uplifting delight…  I can’t recommend this glorious treat highly enough. It’s magic! Go!” – John Campbell

10pm, Saturday 17 February

Hamilton Comedy Open Mic: our best local comedians take to the stage with their most polished material for a special late night edition of this regular comedy night.