# Music Festivals to Attend in New Zealand this Summer 2025-26: TF Word 1. [TF Word](https://www.ticketfairy.com/ru/word.md) 2. [Music](https://www.ticketfairy.com/ru/word/category/music.md) 3. Music Festivals to Attend in New Zealand this Summer 2025-26 - [Music](https://www.ticketfairy.com/ru/word/category/music.md) - [Recommendations](https://www.ticketfairy.com/ru/word/category/recommendations.md) # Music Festivals to Attend in New Zealand this Summer 2025-26 New Zealand hosts memorable music festivals in their fields and coastlines, roping in first-class acts as well as local legends. [Ivanova](https://www.ticketfairy.com/ru/word/author/ivanovadsilva.md) 26 августа 2025 · 4 мин чтения New Zealand hosts memorable music festivals in their fields and coastlines, roping in first-class acts as well as local legends. Whether the plan is a weekend getaway, NYE party, reconnecting with nature, or meeting new people whilst enjoying great tunes, good vibes, and an unforgettable sound, below is a list of music festivals in New Zealand you might want to add to your calendars! ## Electric Avenue Music Festival **When:**February 27 and 28, 2026 **Where:**Christchurch [Electric Avenue 2024 Aftermovie](https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXDd9dKW1o8?feature=oembed) Get ready to groove to floor-shaking sets from big names in dance music next year! Electric Avenue Music Festival has announced the 2026 dates for the festival taking place at North Hagley Park in Christchurch. Best known for offering top-tier electronic music, its line-up features a variety of artists and sub-genres of dance music. The line-up and other details are yet to be revealed. Flume, Chase & Status, Rudimental, The Prodigy, Pendulum, and more are among the past headliners at Electric Avenue. You may also find rock, soul, and hip-hop acts on the artist card. Started in 2015, the festival has entertained a crowd of up to 70,000 live music fans at its 10th anniversary this year. **Find [Electric Avenue Music Festival on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/electricavenuefestival/?hl=en)** ## Hidden Valley **When:**December 27, 2025 **Where:**Matakana [Hidden Valley Festival 24 | After movie](https://www.youtube.com/embed/7lAjWf2FvZU?feature=oembed) George FM and Red Rum have joined forces to bring you a day full of drum & bass, house, bass, and more! Celebrating 10 years of awesomeness, Hidden Valley festival returns to Matakana Country Park on December 27 for its 2025 edition. Wilkinson will headline the bash with K Motionz, Kettama, and Chris Stussy also leading the bill. Set across the greenery of Matakana Country Park, Hidden Valley will make sure you have an ultimate party experience just an hour away from north of Auckland. The line-up for the festival also includes Pretty Girl, Chaos in the CBD, Odd Mob, Silva Bumpa, Bullet Tooth, and more. HURRY! Secure your [tickets for Hidden Valley 2025](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/hidden-valley-2025) from Ticket Fairy **[Find Hidden Valley on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hiddenvalleyfestival/)** ## Sonic Waves 2025 **When:** December 30 – December 31, 2025 **Where:** Whangamata [https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sonic-waves-2025](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sonic-waves-2025) Make this summer’s NYE one to remember with Sonic Waves 2025! The festival returns to Whangamata for two days of dancing, music from incredibly talented DJs, and lots of fun in store on December 30 and December 31, 2025. After spending quality time with your friends and loved ones on the beach, basking in the warmth of the sun, having delicious meals, and enjoying the vibes of Whangamata, head to Sonic Waves to end your day with a bang! The first line-up for the event has been announced! The mighty Savage will headline the festival while bass music scene heavyweight Hydraulix and NZ-based DJ/producer duo Sweet Mix Kids will offer tantalizing tunes at the 2025 edition of Sonic Waves. The festival is also set to host Arty, DnB DJ K-Shae, DAND3RUST, Calx, and Vive. **[Tickets for Sonic Waves 2025](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/sonic-waves-2025) are brought to you by Ticket Fairy** **Learn more about[Sonic Waves 2025 on their website](https://sonicwaves.co.nz/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNPuzwXPEAj/)** ## Twisted Frequency **When:**December 30, 2025 – January 3, 2026 **Where:**Golden Bay/Mohua Billed as “Aotearao’s annual home of underground music & culture,” Twisted Frequency is a playground for fans of psychedelic music but also caters to fans of genres including dubstep, psy-trance, jungle, rock, metal, and drum & bass set in the picturesque Cobb Valley in Golden Bay. Set to be held from December 30, 2025, to January 3, 2026, the festival will see mind-bending sets from an eclectic roster, also welcoming talented folks to display their skills in live painting. There will be yoga, workshops, speakers, cabaret, circus, and lots more! **[Find Twisted Frequency on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/twistedfrequencyfestival)** ## Soundsplash Festival **When:** January 16 – 18, 2026 **Where:**Raglan [Soundsplash Aftermovie 2023](https://www.youtube.com/embed/fJRv0JT3ghI?feature=oembed) The multi-genre music festival Soundsplash is coming back to Raglan for three days of music, dancing, art, and lots of fun! Scheduled for January 16 to 18, 2026, the festival is getting ready to bring you a power-packed line-up of international and homegrown artists. Workshops, markets, talks, camping, performance art, and more are on the menu! Fat Freddy’s Drop, Georgia Line, State of Mind, and more have headlined the festival at its previous editions, and the roster for the upcoming Soundsplash Festival is yet to be unveiled. Overlooking the surf beaches of Ngarunui Beach, the festival ground is very close to the Tasman Sea. This is the ultimate summer vibe! **Find [Soundsplash Festival on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/soundsplashnz/?hl=en)** ## Rhythm & Vines **When:**December 28, 2025 – January 1, 2026 **Where:**Gisborne [Rhythm and Vines 2024 Aftermovie](https://www.youtube.com/embed/cJPeBHe07Tk?feature=oembed) What started out as a New Year’s Eve party is now a supreme music festival in New Zealand! If you’re looking for a great way to end the year on a high note and welcome the new one in bliss, look no further than this! Held at the Waiohika Estate amidst the mesmerising vineyards, thousands of people flock to Gisborne to experience the magic of Rhythm & Vines. Sub-genres of EDM, rock, indie, hip-hop, rap, roots, reggae and more blast out the premier soundsystem at the Rhythm & Vines. Major acts like Shapeshifter, RL Grime, Ice Spice, Sammy Virji, Dimension, and Meduza have previously performed at the festival. **For more music festival updates, keep up with TFword on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tf.word/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefckingword) | [X](https://x.com/thefckingword)** **You May Also Like:** [HNTR Announces Show in Auckland During New Zealand Tour](https://www.ticketfairy.com/word/2025/08/19/hntr-announces-show-in-auckland-during-new-zealand-tour) [Wilkinson, K Motionz, and More Confirmed for Hidden Valley 2025](https://www.ticketfairy.com/word/2025/07/09/wilkinson-k-motionz-and-more-confirmed-for-hidden-valley-2025) [Is the Climate Crisis in Australia Coming for Festivals and Live Music Gigs?](https://www.ticketfairy.com/word/2025/07/25/is-the-climate-crisis-in-australia-coming-for-festivals-and-live-music-gigs) Куда пойти ## Событие из этого материала - [сб 27 дек. 2025 · прошло Hidden Valley | Sold Out Matakana Country Park, Matakana Смотреть событие](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/hidden-valley-2025) [Matakana Country Park](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-matakana/matakana-country-park) [Всё, что происходит в городе Matakana](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-matakana) Поделиться [X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketfairy.com%2Fru%2Fword%2F2025%2F08%2F26%2Fmusic-festivals-to-attend-in-new-zealand-this-summer-2025-26.md&text=Music+Festivals+to+Attend+in+New+Zealand+this+Summer+2025-26) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketfairy.com%2Fru%2Fword%2F2025%2F08%2F26%2Fmusic-festivals-to-attend-in-new-zealand-this-summer-2025-26.md) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Music+Festivals+to+Attend+in+New+Zealand+this+Summer+2025-26+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketfairy.com%2Fru%2Fword%2F2025%2F08%2F26%2Fmusic-festivals-to-attend-in-new-zealand-this-summer-2025-26.md) ## Ivanova Writer at TFword with an interest in music, television series, films, and pop culture. 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