Jazz & Blues Festivals in New Zealand 2026 - Lineups, Dates & Tickets - Setline

Browse 8 upcoming jazz & blues festivals in New Zealand for 2026.

Upcoming festivals

Wellington Jazz Festival Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Wellington Jazz Festival

Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival

Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

NZ Blues and BBQ Festival Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

NZ Blues and BBQ Festival

November 2026 (TBC) Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

South Island Wine & Food Festival

December 2026 (TBC) Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Revitalize Organic Farm Healing Music Festival

January 2027 (TBC) Otautau, Southland, New Zealand

Art Deco Festival Napier Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Art Deco Festival Napier

Feb 18, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027 Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Blues on the Point Festival Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Blues on the Point Festival

March 2027 (TBC) Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

April 2027 (TBC) Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Past Jazz & Blues Festivals in New Zealand

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

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival

Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026 Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Nelson Jazz Winter Fest Jazz & Blues festival in New Zealand

Nelson Jazz Winter Fest

Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand