Alternative Rock Festivals in New Zealand

7 upcoming festivals·August 2026 to February 2027·6 cities

Browse 7 upcoming alternative rock festivals in New Zealand for 2026.

Upcoming festivals

CHIPFEST 3 Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

CHIPFEST 3

Aug 15, 2026 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
8 artists
Go Live Festival Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Go Live Festival

Aug 22, 2026 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
12 artists
Dankfest Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Dankfest

Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
15 artists
Great Sounds Great Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Great Sounds Great

Sep 5, 2026 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
23 artists

Swampfest

October 2026 (TBC) Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Laneway Festival Auckland

February 2027 (TBC) Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

A Low Hum

Feb 19, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027 Wainuiomata, Wellington, New Zealand

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