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Six men in casual attire are posed, sitting on dark road cases against a light background, some smiling.
5 Mar - 12 Mar

Australian Crawl announces 2027 New Zealand reunion tour

Reuniting for the first time in 40 years, Australia Crawl return to NZ shores for three shows this March 2027.

A black banner features heavy metal-style "THE WORLD FAMOUS COUNTDOWN" text, large metallic numbers "2000" with "THE ROCK" in a red shield, fire, lightning, and "FIND YOUR LOCAL PARTY Play on rova."
25 Sep

Find your Official Rock 2000 Local Parties

Join us at one of our Rock 2000 parties across the country from 3PM

Several cows, mostly black and white, stand in a green field with a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky, featuring "moreFM" and "Stratford A&P Show" text overlays.
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Stratford A&P Show 2026

Returning for its 115 year to Taranaki

Aerial view of a school campus with various buildings, a basketball court, parked cars, and the text "NMIT OPEN DAY 100+ COURSES AVAILABLE!".
12 Sep

NMIT's Open Day

The Edge, George FM. and More FM are proud to back NMIT Open Day

A black and white, low-angle shot of a male singer with curly hair, wearing a sheer top and sequined vest, passionately singing into a microphone, head tilted back.
27 Apr

SOMBR brings You Are The Reason Tour to Auckland in 2027

US alt-pop star SOMBR is bringing his You Are The Reason Tour to New Zealand in April 2027. Here is everything you need to know about tickets and dates.

19 Feb - 20 Feb

Kingston Calling brings Maoli, Six60, and Stan Walker to Mount Maunganui!

Musical legends of Aotearoa and the Pacific are uniting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for Kingston Calling, a vibrant new two-day music and culture festival set to transform the Bay of Plenty on 19 and 20 February 2027.

A black event poster features two profile illustrations of men, one with a mullet and one with dreadlocks, above orange banners announcing "THE GREAT TARANAKI MULLET & DREADLOCK COMPETITION 12TH SEPTEMBER" and "CROWDED HOUSE ANNUAL MULLETS & DREADS," with "The Rock" and "Crowded House Bar & Eatery" logos.
12 Sep

Crowded House Annual Mullet & Dreads

Crowded House New Plymouth; coming to you with their annual Mullet & Dreads Competition for 2026

Three smiling men look up at the camera; one in an orange beanie and plaid shirt, the middle man in a "PEACE ON EARTH" shirt with his arm around the third man in a blue shirt with tattoos.
13 Nov - 20 Nov

Goodnight Nurse Final Tour: 20 Years of Always and Never

One of New Zealand's favourite pop-punk bands is coming out of retirement for three final anniversary shows. Here is everything you need to know about dates, vinyl, and tickets.

An advertisement for the Davis Cup World Group I match between New Zealand and Japan, featuring five tennis players, flags, the event logo, and text for September 19-20 at The Trusts Arena, set against the Auckland skyline.
19 Sep - 20 Sep

Davis Cup: New Zealand vs Japan

The Trusts Arena will host the Davis Cup World Group I tie between New Zealand and Japan on 19–20 September 2026.

Black and white portrait of Bruno Mars, wearing a patterned jacket over an open white shirt, and a headband, looking to his right.
13 Mar - 16 Mar

Bruno Mars announces The Romantic Tour to New Zealand 2027

One of the biggest pop superstars on the planet is bringing his massive stadium show to Auckland for 3-nights. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and special guests.

A vibrant illustration with large 3D green letters spelling "MHITR" with grassy tops, above a hanging "AUS/NZ" sign, set against a blue sky with a barbecue grill on the right.
20 Nov - 21 Nov

My Home Is The Rave

My Home Is The Rave is returning to Auckland this

Five men in black attire and sunglasses pose around an old car with a light blue roof, in front of a brick building under a cloudy sky.
19 Mar

The Angels announce Auckland show for 50th anniversary tour 2027

Australian rock legends The Angels are returning to New Zealand for a massive 50th anniversary celebration. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and what to expect.

A teal gradient background features two logos at the top, 'BREEZE' and 'CAN PLAN,' above the white text 'Best of the Burbs' and 'Helping the Nelson Community Foodbank,' with a colorful row of cartoon-style houses at the bottom.
31 Aug

Can Plan Best of the Burbs

Donate to support the Nelson Community Foodbank this Winter

A maroon-shaped logo with white text "moreFM SOUTH ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL" is overlaid on a faded image of an outdoor festival stage and crowd.
5 Dec

More FM South Island Wine & Food Festival is back this December

Sip, taste, and celebrate the best of the South Island this summer in Hagley Park

A colorful collage illustration for the Carterton Daffodil Festival featuring yellow daffodils, a train, tractor, Ferris wheel, and various elements of farm life, music, and food.

Carterton Daffodil Festival

The wonderful Carterton Daffodil Festival is held annually. Delicious food trucks and local eateries. Enjoy music, dance, and more!

A man with a mustache and orange-tinted sunglasses, wearing a dark coat, stands on a vibrant, blurry city street at night, illuminated by abstract colorful lights and blurred figures.
6 Feb

Dom Dolla announces record headline show in New Zealand for 2027

Australia’s house music powerhouse is returning to Aotearoa for a landmark, one-off performance. Here is how to secure your tickets for Dom Dolla at Auckland Domain.

Harness racing is underway at Addington Raceway under a clear blue sky, with multiple horses and drivers on the track and spectators filling the grandstand.
10 Nov

NZ Trotting Cup Day brings premier harness racing to Christchurch

The biggest week of racing, fashion and live music returns to Addington Raceway this November!

A lively outdoor concert at night, showing a stage with bright lights, a crowd of people with hands raised, and a large banner reading "NO DAYS OFF 20 25" with retro items.
13 Nov

No Days Off returns to Mount Maunganui for November 2026

Mount Maunganui is set for one massive outdoor party this November as a stacked international lineup arrives. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, lineup, and prize packs.

A large crowd of people are gathered at night, watching a band perform on a brightly lit outdoor stage with "LAB" displayed, while tents and lights are visible in the distance.
29 Dec

Rock the Bowl returns to New Plymouth with massive 2026 lineup

Summer in Taranaki just got a whole lot bigger as a massive lineup of international icons and local legends head to the Bowl of Brooklands.

A black and white concert poster for Olivia Dean's "The Arts of Loving LIVE 2026" tour, featuring a blurred image of a person and details for her upgraded show at Western Springs Bowl, Auckland on Sat 17 Oct 2026 with special guest Kaiit.
17 Oct

Olivia Dean upgrades Auckland show to Western Springs Bowl for 2026 tour

British soul sensation Olivia Dean is upgrading her Auckland concert to open the newly transformed Western Springs Bowl this October. Here is everything you need to know.

A large red and yellow patterned octopus sculpture in the ocean is behind a rowboat marked 'B.O.A.T.S' with eight men in nautical outfits, and 'FAT FREDDY'S DROP' text.
16 Jan - 17 Jan

Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story

Coming to Nelsons Neudorf Vineyards this summer!

A teal graphic features Stu & Camille's Limited Edition Choc-Berry Brownie jar by Oxford Pies, flanked by a beef roll and a mince pie, with logos for Kids in Need Waikato, Oxford Pies, and Breeze.

Where to find the Stu & Camille Limited Edition Pie 2026!

With a Mince & Double Cheese pie, a Beef, Bacon & Cheese Sausage Roll & a Berry Brownie Cake in a can, there's plenty to be excited about!

Three men stand against a dark wall, two looking at the camera, one looking to the side. They are casually dressed in jackets, shirts, and trousers.
9 Oct - 29 Jan

Flamingo Pier announces Woven Together tour across New Zealand

Dance floor favorites Flamingo Pier are returning home for a six-date nationwide tour with a full live band. Here is everything you need to know about dates, venues, and pre-sale tickets.

A large crowd of excited fans, many in black and red team colors, cheer and wave flags from the stands of a sunny outdoor stadium.
15 Aug - 26 Sep

Catch Canterbury Rugby at One NZ Stadium

This is not just rugby, this is Canterbury Rugby!

A man with a shaved head and yellow sunglasses, wearing a black shirt, looks at the camera while holding a beige electric guitar against a red background.
12 Feb - 14 Feb

Diesel announces By Request solo tour to New Zealand for 2027

An iconic voice in Australian rock and blues is returning to New Zealand. Discover how to request your favourite songs and secure tickets for this unique solo tour.

A vibrant nighttime music festival scene with a large crowd cheering, hands raised towards a brightly lit stage featuring performers and a "HIGH TIDE" banner.
7 Nov

High Tide 2026 returns to Wellington waterfront this November

Wellington's premier waterfront festival is taking over Waitangi Park this summer. Here is everything you need to know about dates, lineup details, and presale tickets.

Eleven members of a band, mostly wearing black outfits and sunglasses, pose smiling for a group photo against a white background.
26 May

UB40 brings The Unstoppable Tour to New Zealand 2027

Reggae legends UB40 and UK icons Soul II Soul are coming to Auckland for one night only. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and presale access.

Black and white photo of two musicians on stage, one playing trumpet and another saxophone, with "THE VALLEY" in colorful bubble text overlayed, and "7TH FEBRUARY | QUEENSTOWN" below.
7 Feb

The Valley 2027

Waitangi Holiday Weekend 2027 - Queenstown comes alive for a celebration of everything we love about this beautiful location – refreshing beverages, delicious food, live music, and good company.

A collage depicts an Outdoor Expo with ATVs, overland vehicles, dirt bikes, a boat, an inflatable raft, and a food vendor, with a mountain and wave logo and "OUTDOOR EXPO" text.
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Outdoor Expo returns to Canterbury Agricultural Park this October

Everything outdoor, under the Canterbury sky.

A vibrant image of people enjoying The New Zealand Cider Festival on 14th November 2026 at Founders Park, Nelson, with event branding and joyful expressions.
14 Nov

The New Zealand Cider Festival 2026

Enjoy a day at Founders Park while enjoying over 100 New Zealand Ciders

Eight men playfully stacked on each other's shoulders and backs, smiling outdoors in front of shipping containers and greenery.
16 Oct - 22 Nov

Home Brew announces extensive New Zealand tour

One of the most iconic acts in local hip-hop is hitting the road again. Here is everything you need to know about Home Brew's upcoming tour dates and tickets.

Four men, identified as System Of A Down members, stand against a brick wall, wearing casual dark clothing and various facial hair styles.
7 Feb

System Of A Down announces massive New Zealand stadium show for 2027

Heavy metal royalty is returning to local shores for one huge night. Here is everything you need to know about dates, tickets, and what to expect in Wellington.

A poster for "Wicked" presented by Tauranga Musical Theatre with Barfoot&Thompson, showing the title logo, tagline, and performance dates at Baycourt from Sept 17 - Oct 3, 2026, on a green background with silhouetted hands.
17 Sep

Tauranga Musical Theatre presents Wicked

One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to Baycourt this September.

A 3D event logo for "FAMOUS LAST Words NYE 26 27" in red, white, yellow, and orange, flanked by stylized green and blue figures, floats above a concert crowd at an indoor venue with "MERCURY BAYPARK MT. MAUNGANUI" below.
31 Dec

Famous Last Words 26/27 has arrived!

Mount Maunganui's biggest New Year's Eve festival returns with four stages and a massive drum and bass line-up. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, presale, and artist announcements.

28 Dec - 31 Dec

Rhythm and Vines 2026: The final dance Gisborne

John Summit, KI/KI, and Netsky lead the lineup for Rhythm and Vines’ Gisborne send-off

A nighttime outdoor music festival scene features a large crowd silhouetted against a brightly lit stage with vibrant blue, red, and purple lights, lasers, and smoke filling the sky and illuminating nearby trees.
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Northern Bass confirms massive 15th anniversary lineup for New Year 2026

A massive wave of international icons and homegrown talent is locked in for the Northland hills. Here is your ultimate guide to the 15th anniversary celebration.

A man with a shaved head, facial hair, a patterned jacket, a long white earring, and a large curved necklace looks left against an overcast landscape background of water and hills.
17 Oct - 7 Nov

Stan Walker announces new Symphonic Experience show

A celebrated local artist is returning to the stage for a massive, one-night-only orchestral performance. Here is everything you need to know about securing tickets and tour dates.

A large crowd with hands raised at an outdoor music festival, with a DJ on stage, trees, and the Sky Tower visible in the background under bright sunlight.
14 Nov

Parklands Festival returns to Albert Park this November

A major multi-stage music festival is launching in the heart of Auckland. Here is everything you need to know about the lineup, dates, and ticket sales.

Five men stand outdoors, partially backlit by sunlight filtering through tree leaves, with some looking forward and others looking up or to the side.
20 Dec

Queens of the Stone Age announces New Zealand tour 2026

One of the greatest live rock bands on the planet is bringing a massive arena show to New Zealand. Here is how to lock in your tickets.

Musician Bryan Adams in a black shirt poses with a golden archtop guitar, looking forward against a dark background.
10 Mar - 12 Mar

Bryan Adams announces Roll With The Punches tour to New Zealand 2027

One of the greatest rock vocalists of all time is heading to New Zealand shores. Here is how to secure your tickets for this massive summer arena tour.

Large white "ABC" text overlays a scene with red curtains, a brick wall featuring a street sign and stars, and a man pointing a gun at a dramatically posed woman in a red dress.
4 Mar - 7 Mar

ABC announces first New Zealand tour for March 2027

Eighties pop icons are bringing their classic hits to local stages for the very first time. Here is how to secure your tickets for this landmark tour.

A concert stage with lights and smoke effects, a crowd, and a white and orange logo reading "Rolling Meadows 2026-2027" in the foreground.
29 Dec - 31 Dec

Rolling Meadows announces HUGE lineup for 2026!

Returning to Christchurch this December 2026! Featuring Alison Wonderland, Andy C, Clean Bandit, Culture Shock, Example, Friction and loads more!

Aerial view of a city with a large freshwater lake and coastline, featuring prominent white text: "IGNITE FRESH WATER SWIM FEST PUPUKEMOANA".
13 Feb - 14 Feb

Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest set to be New Zealand’s largest swimming event!

A massive new two-day open water swimming festival is coming to Auckland. Here is everything you need to know about the event this coming February

Three stylish Black men pose, one wearing sunglasses, another suspenders, and the third a hat and patterned jacket, against a light blue background with colorful, blurred streaks.
1 Dec

Boyz II Men announces New Zealand tour 2026

Three of the biggest icons in R&B and hip-hop history are bringing their classic hits to Auckland this summer. Here is how to secure your tickets for this unmissable event.

A wide shot of the Lakes Festival shows a large outdoor stage with bright lights and smoke, a lively crowd, and "GEORGE FM PRESENTS LAKES FESTIVAL" written in large blue text across the sky.
28 Dec

Lakes Festival announces massive lineup for Christchurch return in 2026!

Returning for it's 6th edition this December, Lakes Festival brings another huge summer celebration to Christchurch's iconic Hagley Park. Headlined by Armand Van Helden + two MAJOR International acts to be announced!

A large crowd attends a night concert with a brightly lit stage in the background, featuring a prominent yellow "HIDDEN VALLEY" logo with a palm tree icon.
27 Dec

Hidden Valley Festival returns to Matakana this December 2026!

Hidden Valley Festival announces STACKED lineup for 2026! Featuring Dimension, Armand Van Helden, EFFY, Hamdi, MPH and more!

A musician on stage with arms outstretched, facing a massive crowd of people at an outdoor music festival, many with hands raised, under a cloudy sky.
23 Jan

8TH WONDER festival announces debut lineup for Rotorua 2027

A brand new boutique festival of sound and culture is coming to Rotorua this summer. Here is everything you need to know about the massive debut lineup and ticket details.

A vibrant night-time music festival scene with a DJ on stage under a "SOUTHERN SOUNDS" sign, surrounded by bright lights, pyrotechnic flames, smoke, and sparks, with a large crowd raising hands.
19 Sep

Southern Sounds confirms return to Dunedin for massive 2026 festival

The South Island's favourite spring music festival is back. Here is everything you need to know about Southern Sounds 2026, including the first lineup release, dates, and how to lock in your tickets.

Six men in casual attire are posed, sitting on dark road cases against a light background, some smiling.
5 Mar - 12 Mar

Australian Crawl announces 2027 New Zealand reunion tour

Reuniting for the first time in 40 years, Australia Crawl return to NZ shores for three shows this March 2027.

A black banner features heavy metal-style "THE WORLD FAMOUS COUNTDOWN" text, large metallic numbers "2000" with "THE ROCK" in a red shield, fire, lightning, and "FIND YOUR LOCAL PARTY Play on rova."
25 Sep

Find your Official Rock 2000 Local Parties

Join us at one of our Rock 2000 parties across the country from 3PM

Several cows, mostly black and white, stand in a green field with a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky, featuring "moreFM" and "Stratford A&P Show" text overlays.
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Stratford A&P Show 2026

Returning for its 115 year to Taranaki

Aerial view of a school campus with various buildings, a basketball court, parked cars, and the text "NMIT OPEN DAY 100+ COURSES AVAILABLE!".
12 Sep

NMIT's Open Day

The Edge, George FM. and More FM are proud to back NMIT Open Day

A black and white, low-angle shot of a male singer with curly hair, wearing a sheer top and sequined vest, passionately singing into a microphone, head tilted back.
27 Apr

SOMBR brings You Are The Reason Tour to Auckland in 2027

US alt-pop star SOMBR is bringing his You Are The Reason Tour to New Zealand in April 2027. Here is everything you need to know about tickets and dates.

19 Feb - 20 Feb

Kingston Calling brings Maoli, Six60, and Stan Walker to Mount Maunganui!

Musical legends of Aotearoa and the Pacific are uniting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for Kingston Calling, a vibrant new two-day music and culture festival set to transform the Bay of Plenty on 19 and 20 February 2027.

A black event poster features two profile illustrations of men, one with a mullet and one with dreadlocks, above orange banners announcing "THE GREAT TARANAKI MULLET & DREADLOCK COMPETITION 12TH SEPTEMBER" and "CROWDED HOUSE ANNUAL MULLETS & DREADS," with "The Rock" and "Crowded House Bar & Eatery" logos.
12 Sep

Crowded House Annual Mullet & Dreads

Crowded House New Plymouth; coming to you with their annual Mullet & Dreads Competition for 2026

Three smiling men look up at the camera; one in an orange beanie and plaid shirt, the middle man in a "PEACE ON EARTH" shirt with his arm around the third man in a blue shirt with tattoos.
13 Nov - 20 Nov

Goodnight Nurse Final Tour: 20 Years of Always and Never

One of New Zealand's favourite pop-punk bands is coming out of retirement for three final anniversary shows. Here is everything you need to know about dates, vinyl, and tickets.

An advertisement for the Davis Cup World Group I match between New Zealand and Japan, featuring five tennis players, flags, the event logo, and text for September 19-20 at The Trusts Arena, set against the Auckland skyline.
19 Sep - 20 Sep

Davis Cup: New Zealand vs Japan

The Trusts Arena will host the Davis Cup World Group I tie between New Zealand and Japan on 19–20 September 2026.

Black and white portrait of Bruno Mars, wearing a patterned jacket over an open white shirt, and a headband, looking to his right.
13 Mar - 16 Mar

Bruno Mars announces The Romantic Tour to New Zealand 2027

One of the biggest pop superstars on the planet is bringing his massive stadium show to Auckland for 3-nights. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and special guests.

A vibrant illustration with large 3D green letters spelling "MHITR" with grassy tops, above a hanging "AUS/NZ" sign, set against a blue sky with a barbecue grill on the right.
20 Nov - 21 Nov

My Home Is The Rave

My Home Is The Rave is returning to Auckland this

Five men in black attire and sunglasses pose around an old car with a light blue roof, in front of a brick building under a cloudy sky.
19 Mar

The Angels announce Auckland show for 50th anniversary tour 2027

Australian rock legends The Angels are returning to New Zealand for a massive 50th anniversary celebration. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and what to expect.

A teal gradient background features two logos at the top, 'BREEZE' and 'CAN PLAN,' above the white text 'Best of the Burbs' and 'Helping the Nelson Community Foodbank,' with a colorful row of cartoon-style houses at the bottom.
31 Aug

Can Plan Best of the Burbs

Donate to support the Nelson Community Foodbank this Winter

A maroon-shaped logo with white text "moreFM SOUTH ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL" is overlaid on a faded image of an outdoor festival stage and crowd.
5 Dec

More FM South Island Wine & Food Festival is back this December

Sip, taste, and celebrate the best of the South Island this summer in Hagley Park

A colorful collage illustration for the Carterton Daffodil Festival featuring yellow daffodils, a train, tractor, Ferris wheel, and various elements of farm life, music, and food.

Carterton Daffodil Festival

The wonderful Carterton Daffodil Festival is held annually. Delicious food trucks and local eateries. Enjoy music, dance, and more!

A man with a mustache and orange-tinted sunglasses, wearing a dark coat, stands on a vibrant, blurry city street at night, illuminated by abstract colorful lights and blurred figures.
6 Feb

Dom Dolla announces record headline show in New Zealand for 2027

Australia’s house music powerhouse is returning to Aotearoa for a landmark, one-off performance. Here is how to secure your tickets for Dom Dolla at Auckland Domain.

Harness racing is underway at Addington Raceway under a clear blue sky, with multiple horses and drivers on the track and spectators filling the grandstand.
10 Nov

NZ Trotting Cup Day brings premier harness racing to Christchurch

The biggest week of racing, fashion and live music returns to Addington Raceway this November!

A lively outdoor concert at night, showing a stage with bright lights, a crowd of people with hands raised, and a large banner reading "NO DAYS OFF 20 25" with retro items.
13 Nov

No Days Off returns to Mount Maunganui for November 2026

Mount Maunganui is set for one massive outdoor party this November as a stacked international lineup arrives. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, lineup, and prize packs.

A large crowd of people are gathered at night, watching a band perform on a brightly lit outdoor stage with "LAB" displayed, while tents and lights are visible in the distance.
29 Dec

Rock the Bowl returns to New Plymouth with massive 2026 lineup

Summer in Taranaki just got a whole lot bigger as a massive lineup of international icons and local legends head to the Bowl of Brooklands.

A black and white concert poster for Olivia Dean's "The Arts of Loving LIVE 2026" tour, featuring a blurred image of a person and details for her upgraded show at Western Springs Bowl, Auckland on Sat 17 Oct 2026 with special guest Kaiit.
17 Oct

Olivia Dean upgrades Auckland show to Western Springs Bowl for 2026 tour

British soul sensation Olivia Dean is upgrading her Auckland concert to open the newly transformed Western Springs Bowl this October. Here is everything you need to know.

A large red and yellow patterned octopus sculpture in the ocean is behind a rowboat marked 'B.O.A.T.S' with eight men in nautical outfits, and 'FAT FREDDY'S DROP' text.
16 Jan - 17 Jan

Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story

Coming to Nelsons Neudorf Vineyards this summer!

A teal graphic features Stu & Camille's Limited Edition Choc-Berry Brownie jar by Oxford Pies, flanked by a beef roll and a mince pie, with logos for Kids in Need Waikato, Oxford Pies, and Breeze.

Where to find the Stu & Camille Limited Edition Pie 2026!

With a Mince & Double Cheese pie, a Beef, Bacon & Cheese Sausage Roll & a Berry Brownie Cake in a can, there's plenty to be excited about!

Three men stand against a dark wall, two looking at the camera, one looking to the side. They are casually dressed in jackets, shirts, and trousers.
9 Oct - 29 Jan

Flamingo Pier announces Woven Together tour across New Zealand

Dance floor favorites Flamingo Pier are returning home for a six-date nationwide tour with a full live band. Here is everything you need to know about dates, venues, and pre-sale tickets.

A large crowd of excited fans, many in black and red team colors, cheer and wave flags from the stands of a sunny outdoor stadium.
15 Aug - 26 Sep

Catch Canterbury Rugby at One NZ Stadium

This is not just rugby, this is Canterbury Rugby!

A man with a shaved head and yellow sunglasses, wearing a black shirt, looks at the camera while holding a beige electric guitar against a red background.
12 Feb - 14 Feb

Diesel announces By Request solo tour to New Zealand for 2027

An iconic voice in Australian rock and blues is returning to New Zealand. Discover how to request your favourite songs and secure tickets for this unique solo tour.

A vibrant nighttime music festival scene with a large crowd cheering, hands raised towards a brightly lit stage featuring performers and a "HIGH TIDE" banner.
7 Nov

High Tide 2026 returns to Wellington waterfront this November

Wellington's premier waterfront festival is taking over Waitangi Park this summer. Here is everything you need to know about dates, lineup details, and presale tickets.

Eleven members of a band, mostly wearing black outfits and sunglasses, pose smiling for a group photo against a white background.
26 May

UB40 brings The Unstoppable Tour to New Zealand 2027

Reggae legends UB40 and UK icons Soul II Soul are coming to Auckland for one night only. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, dates, and presale access.

Black and white photo of two musicians on stage, one playing trumpet and another saxophone, with "THE VALLEY" in colorful bubble text overlayed, and "7TH FEBRUARY | QUEENSTOWN" below.
7 Feb

The Valley 2027

Waitangi Holiday Weekend 2027 - Queenstown comes alive for a celebration of everything we love about this beautiful location – refreshing beverages, delicious food, live music, and good company.

A collage depicts an Outdoor Expo with ATVs, overland vehicles, dirt bikes, a boat, an inflatable raft, and a food vendor, with a mountain and wave logo and "OUTDOOR EXPO" text.
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Outdoor Expo returns to Canterbury Agricultural Park this October

Everything outdoor, under the Canterbury sky.

A vibrant image of people enjoying The New Zealand Cider Festival on 14th November 2026 at Founders Park, Nelson, with event branding and joyful expressions.
14 Nov

The New Zealand Cider Festival 2026

Enjoy a day at Founders Park while enjoying over 100 New Zealand Ciders

Eight men playfully stacked on each other's shoulders and backs, smiling outdoors in front of shipping containers and greenery.
16 Oct - 22 Nov

Home Brew announces extensive New Zealand tour

One of the most iconic acts in local hip-hop is hitting the road again. Here is everything you need to know about Home Brew's upcoming tour dates and tickets.

Four men, identified as System Of A Down members, stand against a brick wall, wearing casual dark clothing and various facial hair styles.
7 Feb

System Of A Down announces massive New Zealand stadium show for 2027

Heavy metal royalty is returning to local shores for one huge night. Here is everything you need to know about dates, tickets, and what to expect in Wellington.

A poster for "Wicked" presented by Tauranga Musical Theatre with Barfoot&Thompson, showing the title logo, tagline, and performance dates at Baycourt from Sept 17 - Oct 3, 2026, on a green background with silhouetted hands.
17 Sep

Tauranga Musical Theatre presents Wicked

One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to Baycourt this September.

A 3D event logo for "FAMOUS LAST Words NYE 26 27" in red, white, yellow, and orange, flanked by stylized green and blue figures, floats above a concert crowd at an indoor venue with "MERCURY BAYPARK MT. MAUNGANUI" below.
31 Dec

Famous Last Words 26/27 has arrived!

Mount Maunganui's biggest New Year's Eve festival returns with four stages and a massive drum and bass line-up. Here is everything you need to know about tickets, presale, and artist announcements.

28 Dec - 31 Dec

Rhythm and Vines 2026: The final dance Gisborne

John Summit, KI/KI, and Netsky lead the lineup for Rhythm and Vines’ Gisborne send-off

A nighttime outdoor music festival scene features a large crowd silhouetted against a brightly lit stage with vibrant blue, red, and purple lights, lasers, and smoke filling the sky and illuminating nearby trees.
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Northern Bass confirms massive 15th anniversary lineup for New Year 2026

A massive wave of international icons and homegrown talent is locked in for the Northland hills. Here is your ultimate guide to the 15th anniversary celebration.

A man with a shaved head, facial hair, a patterned jacket, a long white earring, and a large curved necklace looks left against an overcast landscape background of water and hills.
17 Oct - 7 Nov

Stan Walker announces new Symphonic Experience show

A celebrated local artist is returning to the stage for a massive, one-night-only orchestral performance. Here is everything you need to know about securing tickets and tour dates.

A large crowd with hands raised at an outdoor music festival, with a DJ on stage, trees, and the Sky Tower visible in the background under bright sunlight.
14 Nov

Parklands Festival returns to Albert Park this November

A major multi-stage music festival is launching in the heart of Auckland. Here is everything you need to know about the lineup, dates, and ticket sales.

Five men stand outdoors, partially backlit by sunlight filtering through tree leaves, with some looking forward and others looking up or to the side.
20 Dec

Queens of the Stone Age announces New Zealand tour 2026

One of the greatest live rock bands on the planet is bringing a massive arena show to New Zealand. Here is how to lock in your tickets.

Musician Bryan Adams in a black shirt poses with a golden archtop guitar, looking forward against a dark background.
10 Mar - 12 Mar

Bryan Adams announces Roll With The Punches tour to New Zealand 2027

One of the greatest rock vocalists of all time is heading to New Zealand shores. Here is how to secure your tickets for this massive summer arena tour.

Large white "ABC" text overlays a scene with red curtains, a brick wall featuring a street sign and stars, and a man pointing a gun at a dramatically posed woman in a red dress.
4 Mar - 7 Mar

ABC announces first New Zealand tour for March 2027

Eighties pop icons are bringing their classic hits to local stages for the very first time. Here is how to secure your tickets for this landmark tour.

A concert stage with lights and smoke effects, a crowd, and a white and orange logo reading "Rolling Meadows 2026-2027" in the foreground.
29 Dec - 31 Dec

Rolling Meadows announces HUGE lineup for 2026!

Returning to Christchurch this December 2026! Featuring Alison Wonderland, Andy C, Clean Bandit, Culture Shock, Example, Friction and loads more!

Aerial view of a city with a large freshwater lake and coastline, featuring prominent white text: "IGNITE FRESH WATER SWIM FEST PUPUKEMOANA".
13 Feb - 14 Feb

Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest set to be New Zealand’s largest swimming event!

A massive new two-day open water swimming festival is coming to Auckland. Here is everything you need to know about the event this coming February

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1 Dec

Boyz II Men announces New Zealand tour 2026

Three of the biggest icons in R&B and hip-hop history are bringing their classic hits to Auckland this summer. Here is how to secure your tickets for this unmissable event.

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28 Dec

Lakes Festival announces massive lineup for Christchurch return in 2026!

Returning for it's 6th edition this December, Lakes Festival brings another huge summer celebration to Christchurch's iconic Hagley Park. Headlined by Armand Van Helden + two MAJOR International acts to be announced!

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27 Dec

Hidden Valley Festival returns to Matakana this December 2026!

Hidden Valley Festival announces STACKED lineup for 2026! Featuring Dimension, Armand Van Helden, EFFY, Hamdi, MPH and more!

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23 Jan

8TH WONDER festival announces debut lineup for Rotorua 2027

A brand new boutique festival of sound and culture is coming to Rotorua this summer. Here is everything you need to know about the massive debut lineup and ticket details.

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19 Sep

Southern Sounds confirms return to Dunedin for massive 2026 festival

The South Island's favourite spring music festival is back. Here is everything you need to know about Southern Sounds 2026, including the first lineup release, dates, and how to lock in your tickets.