Silly Season 2025 to 2026 at Various, NZ

The SILLY SEASON is HERE and it's time to turn up the heat!

Kick off your 2026 with the hottest season of unforgettable gigs and festivals. We've got your summer calendar covered, including the upcoming long weekend with a lineup of epic events. 

Secure your tickets now - the mosh is waiting!

OUR TOP PICKS 🏆

We've got serious FOMO because we can't be everywhere at once. These are the shows we'd clone ourselves for if we could - the absolute must-sees of the season

Lakes Music Festival 2025Sunday, 28 December 2025, 10:30 amHagley ParkChristchurch, CanterburyIn plain sight, Lakes Music Festival.GET TICKETS Summer Concert Tour 2026Saturday, 24 January 2026, 8:00 amVarious, NZ, AucklandGET TICKETS Rhythm and Vines 2025Monday, 29 December 2025, 12:00 pmWaiohika EstateHexton, GisbornePeace, love and Rhythm.GET TICKETS

KICK OFF THE SILLY SEASON

The countdown is on - Silly Season is here and the vibes are already electric.

These parties are the warm-up you didn't know you needed.

JingleBeatz! SIYAYA!Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:00 pmThe Tuning ForkParnell, AucklandGET TICKETS TAKING BACK SATURDAY: Emo & Pop Punk Night - NapierSaturday, 20 December 2025, 5:00 pmThe CabanaBluff Hill, Hawke's BayGET TICKETS NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party - NelsonSaturday, 20 December 2025, 5:00 pmIndustry Bar & Night ClubNelson, NelsonGET TICKETS Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - MATAKANASunday, 28 December 2025, 2:00 pmThe Matakana Village PubMatakana, AucklandGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS Maribou State | DJ SetMonday, 29 December 2025, 7:00 pmThe Tuning ForkParnell, AucklandGET TICKETS Banks Arcade | NU Zealand Tour 2025Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:30 pmSan FranTe Aro, WellingtonGET TICKETS NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party - NelsonSaturday, 20 December 2025, 5:00 pmIndustry Bar & Night ClubNelson, NelsonGET TICKETS Yonder - Falling Doves 10th Anniversary TourSaturday, 27 December 2025, 5:00 pmYonderQueenstown, OtagoGet ready! The Falling Doves are about to ignite the stage with their electrifying 2025 World Tour, celebrating a decade of their legendary album Mirrors & Dreamscapes! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience.GET TICKETS NO CIGAR | Summer TourSaturday, 27 December 2025, 4:00 pmVarious, NZAucklandGET TICKETS

🎆 CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

This is it - the night we've been waiting for. NYE is your chance to go all out, from sunset to sunrise and beyond.

Backyard Bash - New Years Eve at Butlers ReefWednesday, 31 December 2025, 3:00 pmButler's ReefOakura, TaranakiWelcome in 2026 with sundowner vibes, live hits and a massive midnight countdown – free entry all night.GET TICKETS No Scrubs: NYE Party - AucklandWednesday, 31 December 2025, 6:00 pmNeck of the WoodsAuckland, AucklandGET TICKETS Taking Back Saturday: New Years Eve - ChristchurchWednesday, 31 December 2025, 6:00 pmA Rolling StoneChristchurch Central, CanterburyGET TICKETS NO SCRUBS: NYE Party - NapierWednesday, 31 December 2025, 6:00 pmThe CabanaBluff Hill, Hawke's BayGET TICKETS Ladi6 | NYE House PartyWednesday, 31 December 2025, 6:00 pmDouble WhammyAuckland CBD, AucklandGET TICKETS Hori Shaw & Te WehiThursday, 1 January 2026, 5:00 pmCoroglen TavernCoroglen, WaikatoGET TICKETS Discover more NYE events

LET THE SUMMER TIMES ROLL ☀️

The party doesn't stop once January hits. Summer is stacked with festivals, gigs, and dance‑floor moments to keep the heat alive.

Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - WHITIANGASunday, 4 January 2026, 4:00 pmWhitianga HotelWhitianga, WaikatoGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS Charlotte Plank | WellingtonThursday, 8 January 2026, 5:30 pmSan FranTe Aro, WellingtonGET TICKETS Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - NEW PLYMOUTHSaturday, 10 January 2026, 2:00 pmButler's ReefOakura, TaranakiGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS We're All In This Together: HSM 20th Anniversary Party - ChristchurchSaturday, 10 January 2026, 8:00 pmMuy MuyChristchurch Central City, Canterbury🏀 GET'CHA HEAD IN THE GAME 🏀 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PARTY!GET TICKETS Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - HAMILTONSaturday, 17 January 2026, 8:00 pmThe FactoryHamilton, WaikatoGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS Beoga New Zealand 2026 | WellingtonThursday, 22 January 2026, 5:00 pmSan FranTe Aro, WellingtonGET TICKETS Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - AUCKLANDFriday, 23 January 2026, 3:00 pmThe Glasshouse MorningsideMorningside, AucklandGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS Wheatus - 25 Year Anniversary TourTuesday, 27 January 2026, 5:30 pmThe Tuning ForkParnell, AucklandGET TICKETS SUMAC - TourFriday, 30 January 2026, 6:00 pmVarious Venues - Auckland, WellingtonAucklandGET TICKETS The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2026Saturday, 31 January 2026, 9:00 amHagley Park Special Events AreaChristchurch, Canterbury300+ brews. Epic street eats. Live tunes. Beer workshops. And over 35 of NZ’s best breweries, all pouring in Christchurch’s Hagley Park for one sun-soaked day of flavour and good vibes.GET TICKETS Early Bird: Daytime Clubbing for the 30+ Partygoer - QueenstownSaturday, 31 January 2026, 2:00 pmRhino's Ski ShackQueenstown, OtagoGET TICKETS Hyoketsu Presents: George FM Summer Tour XL - CHRISTCHURCHSaturday, 31 January 2026, 8:00 pmHide ClubChristchurch, CanterburyGeorge is going BIG this year ..GET TICKETS Hazlett | Coming Home TourSunday, 8 February 2026, 5:00 pmThe Tuning ForkParnell, AucklandGET TICKETS Good Charlotte, Highly Suspect, Yellowcard, Tadpole - Live at the DomainFriday, 27 February 2026, 2:30 pmAuckland DomainGrafton,, AucklandCome rock out at the domain this February to GOOD CHARLOTTE, HIGHLY SUSPECT, YELLOWCARD and TADPOLE.GET TICKETS BADBADNOTGOOD (CAN)Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:30 pmAuckland Town HallAuckland Central, AucklandGET TICKETS plus MORE events to plan your summer