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Deep Hard N Funky 2026
George FM presents
Deep Hard N Funky returns to New Zealand for winter 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the lineup, ticket release dates, and how to secure your entry.
Tickets
Winter is officially cancelled. Auckland's biggest festival night is back to turn up the heat, bringing a massive multi-genre takeover across multiple stages for one night only. George FM is stoked to present the return of Deep Hard N' Funky, heading back to its spiritual home at Ellerslie Racecourse this July.
Deep Hard N' Funky
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland
Line-up:
ACRAZE, QUIX, Ekko & Sidetrack, Godlands, Jakkob, Deep Notion, Tim Phin, Twofold, Sean Hill, Edenna, Damage Control, Onit, Kenzo, Addy, Disco Biscuit
Support acts: Local legends and more talent to be announced
Ticketing:
Ticket on-sale date: Member pre-sale begins Thursday 21 May 2026, general public on-sale begins Friday 22 May 2026
Ticket link: Get tickets here
This is the long-awaited multi-genre masterclass that Auckland dance music fans have been itching for. Leading the charge is international powerhouse ACRAZE, the global trendsetter behind the massive generation-defining anthem "Do It To It" and high-voltage sets at Tomorrowland and Ultra. Joining him on headlining duties is the Kiwi king of trap himself, QUIX, returning home fresh from destroying world-class stages like Coachella to deliver his signature heavy sound design.
The lineup keeps delivering pure energy with Australian drum and bass masters Ekko & Sidetrack, arriving locked in after support slots for Pendulum and major UKF releases. Adding to the international weight is UK viral sensation Jakkob bringing his high-energy house selections, alongside Australia's underground powerhouse Godlands, who is set to push the Ellerslie sound systems to their absolute limits. With a massive stacked support roster of local legends filling out the multi-stage takeover, this is packed with a year's worth of festival vibes jammed into one night.
Registered fans can score a massive 2-for-1 ticket deal during the member on-sale window. Plus, pre-registering locks you in the draw to win a premier festival prize package including flights, hotel accommodation, and a cash injection towards your weekend.
Tickets are expected to move fast for this absolute staple of the New Zealand winter party calendar. Lock in your crew and secure the cheapest deals before the general public finds out.
