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Green background with a stylized green and purple bird wearing a hat and a '10' ribbon, alongside the text 'NELSON FRINGE FESTIVAL' in orange, pink, and green.

Nelson Fringe Festival 2026

We are welcoming the return of the Nelson Fringe Festival for 2026 with a tonne of events for everyone!

Auckland Arts Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau for 2026

A massive 18-day celebration of arts, culture, and community featuring world-class performances and free events across Tāmaki Makaurau this March.

A black and white photo shows six men, some smiling, posing among drums, guitar amplifiers, and flight cases in a music equipment room.

19 Jan - 22 Jan

Foo Fighters announce 2027 NZ Tour, playing Christchurch and Auckland shows

Rock legends Foo Fighters return to New Zealand in January 2027 for two massive stadium shows.

J. Cole, a Black man with dreadlocks and a beard, is crouching on railroad tracks wearing a black, grey, and white windbreaker jacket and blue denim shorts. He looks to the right with a serious expression. The outdoor scene includes a chain-link fence, a white van or trailer, green trees, overgrown grass, and a red sign reading "RENT A BODY SHOP" under an overcast sky.

J. Cole announces second NZ show for 'The Fall Off' Tour

J. Cole is coming to Aotearoa for The Fall-Off Tour this December 2026! Get your tickets here.

A live indoor concert shows a band performing on a large stage illuminated by red and white lights with guitars, keyboards, and drums visible. The audience appears in the foreground as dark silhouettes. Overlaid text "COME TOGETHER" with letters filled by images of raised fists and a crowd emphasizes themes of unity or protest.

COME TOGETHER ANNOUNCES EPIC LINE-UP 2026

COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026

A dark-themed poster for THE ROCK OPEN golf tournament at Cambridge Golf Club. Features a flaming golf ball, event details like $299 team entry, raffles, silent auctions, and registration at therock.rova.nz. Includes sponsors Good George Brewing Co and MATES Matter NZ.

The Rock Open

Join The Rock Waikato's first Golf Open in association with Good George Brewing and Cambridge Golf Club

A young blonde woman lies on lush green grass wearing an orange, pink, and yellow lace mini-dress. She poses confidently against a blurred forest backdrop illuminated by bright, ethereal light rays streaming from above.

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Zara Larsson brings her Midnight Sun Tour to NZ this October

The Edge, More FM & rova supports

The Timaru GWM Beach Dig

It's back for 2026

Canterbury's Breeze Pilates in the Park with Sweaty Betty

Sweaty Betty and Canterbury’s Breeze, Pilates in the Park.

Mike’s Mowers & Chainsaws: New Name Launch

New name, same local legends.

Kid in red shirt and denim shorts with cap jumping off playground. "Summer Sessions at Mānawa Bay" with Mai FM Auckland

Summer Sessions at Mānawa Bay!

Catch the Mai Street Team at Mānawa Bay!

The George FM Ōtautahi Christchurch Takeover

Find out where you can catch George FM during the week lead up to Electric Avenue!

More FM Bay of Plenty x Bower_ Sandcastle Competition

Register your team now!

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Joel's Cafe is heading to the Wānaka A&P Show

Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago’s More FM is packing up the studio and going rural!

The Eagle has landed!

The Eagle’s Nest is Hamilton’s premier indoor golf simulator, and The Rock wants you at their grand opening!

WIN with The Edge Quiz Night Wellington

Cheers to the The Green Man!

26 Mar - 29 Mar

The Single Fin Mingle - Surfs Up with George Canterbury

World-Class Surf, Art & Film: The Single Fin Mingle Returns to Sumner. And George Canterbury wants you on BOARD!

Action shot of a mountain biker wearing a blue and black jersey and full-face helmet jumping a dirt mound on a trail framed by pine trees. Cityscape visible in background. Features logos for The Rock, Crankworx Christchurch, and Jetstar, plus 'Beat The Bar Win Flights!' text.

19 Feb - 22 Feb

Beat the Bar at Crankworx Christchurch

The Rock Canterbury has your flights anywhere on Jetstar’s NZ network.

A full-body indoor portrait of Hilary Duff lying on her left side on a dark blue carpet. She wears a dark brown knit sweater, black lace-trimmed underwear, black thigh-high stockings, and a gold-toned ring with a jewel. The backdrop features light-colored curtains with a faded floral pattern. Her blonde hair is down and she has a pensive expression, gazing to the left.

Win tickets to see Hilary Duff live in NZ

The Edge are excited to support Hilary Duff heading to Aotearoa in 2026

Promotional image for a Quiz Night event at Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina in Tauranga, featuring overlaid text, a cutout of a man with a quizzical expression, and a vibrant indoor restaurant scene with people and distinctive decor.

Win at The Edge Tauranga Quiz Night!

Be in to win over $500 worth of prizes!

George FM brings you Hyoketsu City Sessions

Come party with us at the Hyoketsu City Sessions!

A dark-themed promotional graphic featuring a large vinyl record-like design on the left, the title 'HOUSE HISTORY' in bold green letters at center, and logos for George 96.8FM and Retro's Queenstown at the top. Names 'DOLITTLE LEW' and 'RINKHA JAKE GAMBO' appear below the title.

Retros: House History

Featuring Dolittle, Rinkha, Lew and Jake Gambo

26 Jun - 30 Jun

Engelbert Humperdinck Tour 2026

The certified ‘King of Romance’, Engelbert Humperdinck returns to New Zealand this June with ‘The Celebration Tour 2026.’

A vintage black sedan with dual round headlights performs a burnout on an outdoor asphalt racetrack, generating white smoke. Two occupants in helmets are inside, with event branding from The Rock, Starinsure, and Chemical Guys visible.

Premier Events Chrome Expression Session 2026

The Rock is stoked to see the return for Prowear Chrome Expression Session 2026, hitting Christchurch

Aucklands city skyline. "Mai Panui" from Mai FM Auckland

Mai Panui

Rock Tenor 2026

The Rock Tenors - Anthem’s Reloaded Tour. 23 Venues across New Zealand, 5 Vocal Titans, 1 unforgettable night.

Lexus Urban Polo 2026

The Lexus Urban Polo® return to Christchurch and Auckland this Feb/Mar 2026!

Mai FM Party in the Pacific event, with background of tropical beaches and audience at DJ set.

Mai Presents Party in the Pacific

a multi-day island event set on the iconic Beachcomber Island Resort in Fiji

Sublime brings first-ever headline tour to New Zealand

Experience music history as California legends Sublime perform their first-ever New Zealand shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch this April.

10 Rules of Love with Mark McCarron

Breeze Classic needs your help to find the answers! Vote now in our daily poll or listen from 7am weekdays to share your thoughts.

A vibrant graphic design showcasing a large glowing red heart with a white volleyball inside against a dynamic background of colorful light streaks and particles. Bold white text reads "HEARTS ON COURT" with a slogan below: "ONE NIGHT. ONE COURT. TWO BIG CAUSES.", creating a dramatic promotional visual.

Hearts on Court

Hearts on Court is a celebrity netball showdown held at Wellington’s TSB Arena on Sunday 29 March 2026. Supporting frontline and mental health services, the event features stars like Irene van Dyk and Cory Jane.

A woman reclines on a dark green velvet tufted sofa in a living room with floral and bird-patterned wallpaper. She wears polka-dot clothing and holds a lit cigarette, with tiger-print furniture wrapped in plastic nearby under warm lighting.

Lily Allen West End Girl Tour 2026

Lily Allen announces her biggest ever New Zealand headline arena show performing West End Girl in October 2026

New Zealand Beach Volleyball 2026

The G.J. Gardner Homes New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour is the country’s leading domestic beach volleyball series, delivering elite competition, premium experiences and highly engaged summer audiences.

A promotional image for the "Snow Machine" event. It features a large crowd of people in winter and ski attire gathered on a snow-covered mountain, enjoying an outdoor festival or après-ski party. Bold white text overlays the scene, reading "SNOW MACHINE" at the top and "APRÈS. ALL. DAY." at the bottom. The foreground has decorative wavy layers of purple and teal.

Snow Machine 2026

Snow Machine announces stellar line-up for Queenstown 2026! Featuring Chet Faker, Kanine, Ninajirachi, Restricted and heaps more!

Action shot of Bathurst race, with Jay and Dunc standing in front. "Join Jay & Dunc at Bathurst" with The Rock and Williment Travel.

Jay & Dunc's Bathurst Tour

Join the lads on a trip-of-a-lifetime to the great race!

Harry Styles Australia tour dates poster

27 Nov - 13 Dec

Harry Styles Together Together Tour 2026

HARRY STYLES RETURNS WITH A SEVEN CITY GLOBAL RESIDENCY RUN – TOGETHER, TOGETHER

Spring Break Fiji 2026 – Top 5!

Spring Break Fiji returns in 2026, secure your package now!

Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026

The Auckland Rainbow Parade returns to Ponsonby with its pot of gold - diversity, unity, respect, celebration, inclusion and loads of colour on Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Ultra New Zealand 2026

Ultra Music Festival is FINALLY coming to Aotearoa in 2026! Feat. The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, ZEDD & MORE!

19 Feb - 15 Mar

Crankworx 2026

Get ready for the ultimate mountain biking experience - Crankworx is back for 2026

Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra: Rock Festival 2026

Full Metal Orchestra returns for its first show in 2026 heading to New Plymouth, featuring rock legends Phil Rudd of AC/DC, Jon Toogood & more 

Promotional poster for Blindspott's 2026 Arena Tour featuring tour dates across New Zealand, supporting acts I Am Giant, PMO, and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Includes branding from The Rock, Mānuka Phuel, NZ On Air, Skimbo, and Bad Habit. Central concert crowd image with raised hands and dark textured background.

Blindspott 2026

Blindspott returns in 2026 with an NZ tour.

James Reyne 'The Fall of Crawl' NZ Tour 2026

The Sound Proudly Presents... James Reyne for "The Fall of Crawl" NZ Tour!

Southern Cross Round the Bays

Get amongst the most fun you’ll have while getting 10,000 steps!

Once In A Lifetime 2026 with Six60 & Synthony

Headlined by SIX60 & SYNTHONY, with special guests Kaylee Bell, Cassie Henderson and Castaway.

LINKIN PARK 'From Zero World' Tour 2026

This is what you asked for! Linkin Park are coming back to NZ in 2026 as part of their 'From Zero World' Tour.

Mumford & Sons 'Prizefighter Tour' 2026

More FM & The Edge are stoked to welcome Mumford & Sons to NZ in 2026

17 Apr - 19 Apr

Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour

JIMMY BARNES PLAYING HIS ICONIC ALBUM ‘FOR THE WORKING CLASS MAN’ FROM START TO FINISH WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST IAN MOSS

Green background with a stylized green and purple bird wearing a hat and a '10' ribbon, alongside the text 'NELSON FRINGE FESTIVAL' in orange, pink, and green.

Nelson Fringe Festival 2026

We are welcoming the return of the Nelson Fringe Festival for 2026 with a tonne of events for everyone!

Auckland Arts Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau for 2026

A massive 18-day celebration of arts, culture, and community featuring world-class performances and free events across Tāmaki Makaurau this March.

A black and white photo shows six men, some smiling, posing among drums, guitar amplifiers, and flight cases in a music equipment room.

19 Jan - 22 Jan

Foo Fighters announce 2027 NZ Tour, playing Christchurch and Auckland shows

Rock legends Foo Fighters return to New Zealand in January 2027 for two massive stadium shows.

J. Cole, a Black man with dreadlocks and a beard, is crouching on railroad tracks wearing a black, grey, and white windbreaker jacket and blue denim shorts. He looks to the right with a serious expression. The outdoor scene includes a chain-link fence, a white van or trailer, green trees, overgrown grass, and a red sign reading "RENT A BODY SHOP" under an overcast sky.

J. Cole announces second NZ show for 'The Fall Off' Tour

J. Cole is coming to Aotearoa for The Fall-Off Tour this December 2026! Get your tickets here.

A live indoor concert shows a band performing on a large stage illuminated by red and white lights with guitars, keyboards, and drums visible. The audience appears in the foreground as dark silhouettes. Overlaid text "COME TOGETHER" with letters filled by images of raised fists and a crowd emphasizes themes of unity or protest.

COME TOGETHER ANNOUNCES EPIC LINE-UP 2026

COME TOGETHER, returns in 2026

A dark-themed poster for THE ROCK OPEN golf tournament at Cambridge Golf Club. Features a flaming golf ball, event details like $299 team entry, raffles, silent auctions, and registration at therock.rova.nz. Includes sponsors Good George Brewing Co and MATES Matter NZ.

The Rock Open

Join The Rock Waikato's first Golf Open in association with Good George Brewing and Cambridge Golf Club

A young blonde woman lies on lush green grass wearing an orange, pink, and yellow lace mini-dress. She poses confidently against a blurred forest backdrop illuminated by bright, ethereal light rays streaming from above.

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Zara Larsson brings her Midnight Sun Tour to NZ this October

The Edge, More FM & rova supports

The Timaru GWM Beach Dig

It's back for 2026

Canterbury's Breeze Pilates in the Park with Sweaty Betty

Sweaty Betty and Canterbury’s Breeze, Pilates in the Park.

Mike’s Mowers & Chainsaws: New Name Launch

New name, same local legends.

Kid in red shirt and denim shorts with cap jumping off playground. "Summer Sessions at Mānawa Bay" with Mai FM Auckland

Summer Sessions at Mānawa Bay!

Catch the Mai Street Team at Mānawa Bay!

The George FM Ōtautahi Christchurch Takeover

Find out where you can catch George FM during the week lead up to Electric Avenue!

More FM Bay of Plenty x Bower_ Sandcastle Competition

Register your team now!

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Joel's Cafe is heading to the Wānaka A&P Show

Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago’s More FM is packing up the studio and going rural!

The Eagle has landed!

The Eagle’s Nest is Hamilton’s premier indoor golf simulator, and The Rock wants you at their grand opening!

WIN with The Edge Quiz Night Wellington

Cheers to the The Green Man!

26 Mar - 29 Mar

The Single Fin Mingle - Surfs Up with George Canterbury

World-Class Surf, Art & Film: The Single Fin Mingle Returns to Sumner. And George Canterbury wants you on BOARD!

Action shot of a mountain biker wearing a blue and black jersey and full-face helmet jumping a dirt mound on a trail framed by pine trees. Cityscape visible in background. Features logos for The Rock, Crankworx Christchurch, and Jetstar, plus 'Beat The Bar Win Flights!' text.

19 Feb - 22 Feb

Beat the Bar at Crankworx Christchurch

The Rock Canterbury has your flights anywhere on Jetstar’s NZ network.

A full-body indoor portrait of Hilary Duff lying on her left side on a dark blue carpet. She wears a dark brown knit sweater, black lace-trimmed underwear, black thigh-high stockings, and a gold-toned ring with a jewel. The backdrop features light-colored curtains with a faded floral pattern. Her blonde hair is down and she has a pensive expression, gazing to the left.

Win tickets to see Hilary Duff live in NZ

The Edge are excited to support Hilary Duff heading to Aotearoa in 2026

Promotional image for a Quiz Night event at Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina in Tauranga, featuring overlaid text, a cutout of a man with a quizzical expression, and a vibrant indoor restaurant scene with people and distinctive decor.

Win at The Edge Tauranga Quiz Night!

Be in to win over $500 worth of prizes!

George FM brings you Hyoketsu City Sessions

Come party with us at the Hyoketsu City Sessions!

A dark-themed promotional graphic featuring a large vinyl record-like design on the left, the title 'HOUSE HISTORY' in bold green letters at center, and logos for George 96.8FM and Retro's Queenstown at the top. Names 'DOLITTLE LEW' and 'RINKHA JAKE GAMBO' appear below the title.

Retros: House History

Featuring Dolittle, Rinkha, Lew and Jake Gambo

26 Jun - 30 Jun

Engelbert Humperdinck Tour 2026

The certified ‘King of Romance’, Engelbert Humperdinck returns to New Zealand this June with ‘The Celebration Tour 2026.’

A vintage black sedan with dual round headlights performs a burnout on an outdoor asphalt racetrack, generating white smoke. Two occupants in helmets are inside, with event branding from The Rock, Starinsure, and Chemical Guys visible.

Premier Events Chrome Expression Session 2026

The Rock is stoked to see the return for Prowear Chrome Expression Session 2026, hitting Christchurch

Aucklands city skyline. "Mai Panui" from Mai FM Auckland

Mai Panui

Rock Tenor 2026

The Rock Tenors - Anthem’s Reloaded Tour. 23 Venues across New Zealand, 5 Vocal Titans, 1 unforgettable night.

Lexus Urban Polo 2026

The Lexus Urban Polo® return to Christchurch and Auckland this Feb/Mar 2026!

Mai FM Party in the Pacific event, with background of tropical beaches and audience at DJ set.

Mai Presents Party in the Pacific

a multi-day island event set on the iconic Beachcomber Island Resort in Fiji

Sublime brings first-ever headline tour to New Zealand

Experience music history as California legends Sublime perform their first-ever New Zealand shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch this April.

10 Rules of Love with Mark McCarron

Breeze Classic needs your help to find the answers! Vote now in our daily poll or listen from 7am weekdays to share your thoughts.

A vibrant graphic design showcasing a large glowing red heart with a white volleyball inside against a dynamic background of colorful light streaks and particles. Bold white text reads "HEARTS ON COURT" with a slogan below: "ONE NIGHT. ONE COURT. TWO BIG CAUSES.", creating a dramatic promotional visual.

Hearts on Court

Hearts on Court is a celebrity netball showdown held at Wellington’s TSB Arena on Sunday 29 March 2026. Supporting frontline and mental health services, the event features stars like Irene van Dyk and Cory Jane.

A woman reclines on a dark green velvet tufted sofa in a living room with floral and bird-patterned wallpaper. She wears polka-dot clothing and holds a lit cigarette, with tiger-print furniture wrapped in plastic nearby under warm lighting.

Lily Allen West End Girl Tour 2026

Lily Allen announces her biggest ever New Zealand headline arena show performing West End Girl in October 2026

New Zealand Beach Volleyball 2026

The G.J. Gardner Homes New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour is the country’s leading domestic beach volleyball series, delivering elite competition, premium experiences and highly engaged summer audiences.

A promotional image for the "Snow Machine" event. It features a large crowd of people in winter and ski attire gathered on a snow-covered mountain, enjoying an outdoor festival or après-ski party. Bold white text overlays the scene, reading "SNOW MACHINE" at the top and "APRÈS. ALL. DAY." at the bottom. The foreground has decorative wavy layers of purple and teal.

Snow Machine 2026

Snow Machine announces stellar line-up for Queenstown 2026! Featuring Chet Faker, Kanine, Ninajirachi, Restricted and heaps more!

Action shot of Bathurst race, with Jay and Dunc standing in front. "Join Jay & Dunc at Bathurst" with The Rock and Williment Travel.

Jay & Dunc's Bathurst Tour

Join the lads on a trip-of-a-lifetime to the great race!

Harry Styles Australia tour dates poster

27 Nov - 13 Dec

Harry Styles Together Together Tour 2026

HARRY STYLES RETURNS WITH A SEVEN CITY GLOBAL RESIDENCY RUN – TOGETHER, TOGETHER

Spring Break Fiji 2026 – Top 5!

Spring Break Fiji returns in 2026, secure your package now!

Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026

The Auckland Rainbow Parade returns to Ponsonby with its pot of gold - diversity, unity, respect, celebration, inclusion and loads of colour on Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Ultra New Zealand 2026

Ultra Music Festival is FINALLY coming to Aotearoa in 2026! Feat. The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, ZEDD & MORE!

19 Feb - 15 Mar

Crankworx 2026

Get ready for the ultimate mountain biking experience - Crankworx is back for 2026

Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra: Rock Festival 2026

Full Metal Orchestra returns for its first show in 2026 heading to New Plymouth, featuring rock legends Phil Rudd of AC/DC, Jon Toogood & more 

Promotional poster for Blindspott's 2026 Arena Tour featuring tour dates across New Zealand, supporting acts I Am Giant, PMO, and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Includes branding from The Rock, Mānuka Phuel, NZ On Air, Skimbo, and Bad Habit. Central concert crowd image with raised hands and dark textured background.

Blindspott 2026

Blindspott returns in 2026 with an NZ tour.

James Reyne 'The Fall of Crawl' NZ Tour 2026

The Sound Proudly Presents... James Reyne for "The Fall of Crawl" NZ Tour!

Southern Cross Round the Bays

Get amongst the most fun you’ll have while getting 10,000 steps!

Once In A Lifetime 2026 with Six60 & Synthony

Headlined by SIX60 & SYNTHONY, with special guests Kaylee Bell, Cassie Henderson and Castaway.

LINKIN PARK 'From Zero World' Tour 2026

This is what you asked for! Linkin Park are coming back to NZ in 2026 as part of their 'From Zero World' Tour.

Mumford & Sons 'Prizefighter Tour' 2026

More FM & The Edge are stoked to welcome Mumford & Sons to NZ in 2026

17 Apr - 19 Apr

Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour

JIMMY BARNES PLAYING HIS ICONIC ALBUM ‘FOR THE WORKING CLASS MAN’ FROM START TO FINISH WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST IAN MOSS

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