Alternative Rock Festivals in New Zealand 2026 - Lineups, Dates & Tickets - Setline

Browse 6 upcoming alternative rock festivals in New Zealand for 2026.

Upcoming festivals

Go Live Festival Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Go Live Festival

Aug 22, 2026 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Dankfest Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Dankfest

Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Great Sounds Great Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

Great Sounds Great

Sep 5, 2026 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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

Past Alternative Rock Festivals in New Zealand

Previous editions whose next year hasn't been announced. Their lineups stay live for reference.

CHIPFEST 3 Alternative Rock festival in New Zealand

CHIPFEST 3

Aug 15, 2026 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand