Rotorua is turning up the heat with the return of the New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival, happening November 28th–30th. Over three flavour-packed days, the Village Green will come alive with smoky barbecue and live blues across two epic stages.

The lineup is stacked with talent, featuring blues legends The Human Instinct with Maurice Greer, Aussie crew 19-Twenty, Texas powerhouse Elijah Zane, local favourites BB & The Bullets, and many more.

PLUS check out the next generation of talent with youth band heats on Friday night and Sunday.

Whether you’re a diehard blues fan or just chasing a weekend full of good vibes, this festival has something for everyone.

But it’s not just about the music, this is a full-throttle BBQ experience:

Sink your teeth into tasty eats from Black Label Barbecue and other incredible low-and-slow vendors.

Watch the pros battle it out in internationally sanctioned barbecue competitions on Friday and Saturday.

Then wrap it all up with a free Community Day on Sunday featuring art for the kids, a bouncy castle, face painting, live music and plenty more.

Choose from daily passes, full weekend passes, or step it up with the VIP experience for the ultimate way to soak in the music and the mouthwatering eats.

Presented by the BOP Blues Club, the New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival promises to be Rotorua’s hottest weekend of the year — serving up smoke, sound, and serious attitude.