The Drum Festival 2026

Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 (TBC) Little River, Canterbury, New Zealand World Music Arts Past festival
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New Zealand's only festival dedicated to the drum, running on and off for 15 years in the Okuti Valley an hour from Christchurch.

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Where it happens

LocationLittle River, Canterbury, New Zealand
DatesMar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 (TBC)

Past lineups

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