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Rock the Bowl returns to New Plymouth with massive 2026 lineup
The Edge Presents Rock The Bowl
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.
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Summer festival season just got a massive upgrade as Taranaki's favourite single-day party returns for its biggest year yet. The Edge presents Rock the Bowl 2026, bringing an incredible lineup of global dance icons, surf-rock heavyweights, and local legends to one of New Zealand's most picturesque outdoor music venues.
Rock The Bowl 2026
Headliners: Fat Freddy's Drop, Ocean Alley, Carl Cox
Support acts: No Cigar, Coast Arcade
Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Presale tickets: Wednesday 19 August at 7:00pm NZT (Register here)
General tickets: Thursday 20 August at 7:00pm NZT
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Bowl of Brooklands, this show is shaping up to be the ultimate end-of-year gathering. Headlining the day are New Zealand soul royalty Fat Freddy's Drop, who will be performing their iconic album Based on a True Story in full. Joining them are Australian surf-rock favourites Ocean Alley, bringing their sun-soaked anthems back to Kiwi soil.
Global electronic music legend Carl Cox is also set to deliver an unforgettable set, alongside rising Kiwi indie favourites No Cigar and Coast Arcade. Five incredible performances across one sun-soaked afternoon make this an absolute must for your summer calendar.
Gather the group chat and sort your end-of-year plans early because tickets for this one will move fast. Sign up for the presale today to make sure you do not miss out when tickets drop.
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