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NZ Festivals Guide 2026 | Summer Music Festivals New Zealand

One way to see New Zealand’s beautiful landscape, take in exceptional sights, and chat with locals, is to go festival hopping around the country. Dive deep into New Zealand’s music festival scene and you won’t regret it. Dance to the rhythm... read more

Weaving Our Future Together: Community Session #1

Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 1:00-4:30pmThe Button Factory, Auckland CBDOnline Option: Live Interactive Participation Available—Link Provided Upon Registration Register THE CALL As autumn deepens toward... read more

The Last Earth Beat? A Community Conversation

Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? As we celebrate 10 years since Earth Beat began, our 7th edition, and our 5th (and likely final) festival at Ātiu Creek, we're opening a conversation about what comes next. This will take place at this... read more

Family Festivals NZ: The Ultimate Guide 2026

Do you want to dance and celebrate as a family? Thankfully, New Zealand is brimming with incredible family-friendly festivals. ____ Raising conscious, curious, and creative kids is a team effort, and finding the right family-friendly... read more

Beyond Alcohol and Drugs: Take the Stage for Your Wellbeing

Imagine a thriving community, alive with shared experiences, where individuals of all ages navigate their relationship with substances with mindfulness and self-compassion. We move beyond limitations, embracing a holistic understanding that... read more

Celebrating The Beat Of The Earth

A portrait about connection, celebration and transformation NOW PLAYING This thought-provoking documentary by anthropologist and filmmaker Ruben van Zaanen explores the transformative power of celebration and the importance of community and... read more

Embracing The Winter Solstice In Aotearoa

A Time for Reflection and Togetherness. Celebrating The return of light. As the Winter Solstice descends upon us here in the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand, a sense of tranquillity fills the air. It's a time when we gather our... read more

What Underpins Earth Beat? The 5 Values That Light Us Up

Want to celebrate, party and dance in alignment with what you believe in? Us too! Here, we discuss the five values that underpin Earth Beat Festival. ____ There’s no shortage of festivals in Aotearoa, New Zealand. From mellow moments by... read more

The Ultimate Guide to Earth Beat Festival

What to bring, need-to-knows and knowledge to fully thrive at EB2025. ____ Haere mai! Welcome to Earth Beat Festival. If you’re reading this, we hope you’re joining us at our beautiful celebration of music, art and connection. To help... read more

Self-love Comes First – The Black Seeds’ Daniel Weetman On Spirituality & Inner Peace

At Earth Beat 2023, we’ll be treated to the smooth sounds of Kiwi legends The Black Seeds, so we asked Daniel Weetman to sit down with us. We had a beautiful korero. ____ The Black Seeds have a special blend of reggae, funk and soul that... read more

Write For The Blog

We always love discovering stories, thinking, and expertise from writers on any topic. If you want your stuff to be featured here let us know by dropping us a line. — community@earthbeatfestival.com We welcome the collective intelligence of our... read more

What Freedom Means At Earth Beat Festival

Here at Earth Beat Festival, freedom is at our core. We want people to be their most authentic selves and for our festival to be an inclusive space for everyone. Here, we explore the concept of being free and ask festival-goers what it means to... read more

Two Hearts

What is behind the interwoven hearts of Earth Beat and why does Earth Beat take place on Equinox? Whakarongo, whakarongo, whakarongo ki te tangi o te manu e karanga nei; tui, tui, tui, tuia—Listen to the cry of the birds calling for... read more

Circadian Rhythms: Number One Key to Natural Immunity

How would the idea of waking up with the sunrise, feeling fully refreshed and reinvigorated and ready to step into a new day sound? No high-pitched alarm clocks taunting you; no bright artificial lights or noises to jolt your senses as you start... read more

Top NZ Festivals 2025 / 2026

New Zealand Festivals 2025 / 2026

Discover The Best Music Festivals In New Zealand And Get Your Tickets

We love the unique nature of NZ festivals as much as you do. This page is dedicated to keeping you in the know about, the events, the experience, and the music and arts with news, commentary, lineups, reviews, and more. We look forwards to seeing you this summer somewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.

NZ Festivals In Auckland New Zealand

We know how much you love a good music festival. And where better to enjoy some live music entertainment than in Aotearoa, New Zealand

Best NZ Festivals 2026