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Beach Hop 2026: Whangamata’s premier nostalgia festival
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Experience New Zealand’s top nostalgia festival as Whangamata celebrates the 50s and 60s with classic cars, music, and rock and roll.
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Celebrate rock and roll and classic cars at Beach Hop 2026
The legendary Repco Beach Hop is back for 2026, taking over the Coromandel for five days of pure nostalgia. As New Zealand’s number one festival of its kind, it celebrates the iconic culture of the 1950s and 60s, bringing the best of rock and roll, classic fashion, and incredible machinery to the seaside.
At A Glance
Event: Repco Beach Hop 2026
Dates: 25–29 March 2026
Location: Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula
Entry: Free for the general public
Programmes: Available for purchase for $5
Whether you are there for the music or the chrome, the atmosphere is unmatched. While the festival is free to attend, we strongly encourage everyone to support the event by picking up a festival programme for just $5. This helps keep the celebration running and ensures you don't miss a single beat of the action across the Paradise Coast.
Head to Whangamata this March to join the celebration. For more information on vehicle registration or the full event schedule, visit the official Beach Hop website.