Ultimate summer gig guide 2024-2025: All the NZ festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar

Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.

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They’re a New Zealand summer tradition, and with music events big and small taking place around the country - including Rhythm & Vines, the Summer Concert Tour, Laneway and more - the Herald ’s ultimate gig guide is here to help you plan ahead for the festival season. Kiwis love to let their hair down when the days extend and the weather warms, which explains why our summers are packed with world-class gigs jammed into four months. Whether you’re eyeing up performances from award-winning artists such as Childish Gambino , Charli XCX , Coldplay and Hozier in Auckland, or you’re ready to have your main-character moment at a New Year’s party in stunning locations like Waipara (Rolling Meadows), Mangawhai (Northern Bass), and Golden Bay (Twisted Frequency), there’s an event tailored to every type of person.

So, start getting your festival fits sorted, check your calendar and consult your friends, because we’ve put together every major concert and festival you need to know about for 2024/25. Keep track of your favourite events on social media to make sure you’re notified of any changes, and keep up to date at nzherald.co.



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