Niagara Falls Bluegrass Festival

03/03/2026

The final count is in and we’re stoked!

This year’s festival raised $6,500 for our beloved Niagara Hall!

Massive thanks to our volunteers, café crew, musicians, and all you legends who came along and made it such a great day.

Same time next year — we’ll see you there!

06/02/2026

Overflow camping has now been added!!
Entrance is adjacent to the Niagara Hall. Please let your mates know.

05/02/2026

Todays the day folks!! Please take a look at this key information.
Music starts at 12.00 and finishes around 9.
A day pass is $20
A full weekend pass is $30
Kids are FREE, and there is rock painting and outside games available to to keep them busy.
Camping is available for $10 per person per night so make a weekend of it.
Cash only. No eftpos available 😔
No dogs please. The little cafe doesn't have the facilities for all of you to bring your fury friends.
R.O.A.R. the festival organizers, cafe workers and hall committee have the right to send you on your way, this includes from the cafe, the camp site and the hall.
The campsite is not a maintained camping area. Its a farm paddock. You camp there at your own risk! The festival organizers, the cafe owners, and the hall committee will not take any responsibility for any type of damage that may occur from camping in this area.
Come prepared for camping, there is limited water supply.
No BYO booze or food is to be brought into the festival area!
Right, thats the rules, now lets go have a whole lot of fun!
Yee haw!

04/02/2026

Here is some more key information. Not long to go now!

03/02/2026

If you want a little bit of pre Niagara fun, head to the Southland Musicians club for a taster!

Zonnis Live (Canadian Duo)
05 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm

Southland Musicians Club, 33 Preston Street, Prestonville, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
Coming all the way from Canada, Adam & Andrea Zonnis are bringing catchy folky sing-alongs, heartfelt lyrics, and driving guitar riffs. Star-crossed troubadour lovers, they mix fun, edge, and toe-tapping tunes that’ll have the whole room singing along.

03/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome campers to the Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival! Before you set up, here are a few important details to keep in mind:

The campsite is an open area, kindly made available for festival-goers, but it's not a maintained campground. This means you are welcome to park and camp at your own risk. The festival, hall committee, landowners, and Niagara Falls Café are not responsible for any damage or loss that may occur.

There will be Portaloos on-site, but no running water or showers, so come prepared. Bring your own water, and you can head down to Curio for a splash in the waves if you need a wash.

Camping is first in, first served from Thursday night onwards. There’s plenty of space, so please be polite and respectful—no need to rush or claim large areas.

If you’re up for a "lively" campsite experience, set up toward the north end of the paddock, near the Hall, but we suggest If you have kids or prefer a quieter spot, the Café end of the site is the better choice.

To keep the festival fun and enjoyable for everyone, organisers reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they are not being festival-friendly.

We are charging adults $10 per person, per night, for camping. These proceeds help look after our precious, historic Niagara Hall.

02/02/2026

One of our highlights! Returning this year is Matt Joe Gow!

"Irresistible. Captivating. Unforgettable.

When Matt Joe Gow sings, everything else stops, such is the power of his voice and his songs. Those songs have won awards, from Music Victoria Country Album of the Year (twice) to a New Zealand Country Music Award, with nominations and chart positions along the way.

Matt’s voice has been heard in festivals in the United Kingdom and the United States; in venues small and large across Australia and New Zealand; on radio and playlists, and supporting artists such as Chris Isaak and Justin Townes Earle. And every time, he wins new fans, drawn to his amazing vocal tone and his way of bringing the listener closer, telling them stories they will carry with them.
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Few artists have that combination of indelible songwriting and an extraordinary voice, along with the commitment to create better art each time and bring it to the audience so they have a transformative live experience. Matt Joe Gow is one of those few."

Chris Familton for Post To Wire‍"Gow leaves us with the delicate and lilting ‘We Get Lost’, a song that caps off one of the finest alt-country albums of the year, full of consummate songwriting and life affirming rock ’n’ roll."

02/02/2026

If you haven’t yet experienced the captivating live performance of The Amber Temple, you’re in for a real treat!
Catch them at the Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival, kicking off this Friday, 6 February. In the meantime check out there website!

The Amber Temple is a performing arts show with original music/songs and dance/choreography. Telling stories of different characters and creating a mythical and spellingbinding experience, using masks, costume, loops and pedals. An all encompassing show not to be missed.

01/02/2026

Authentic real Bluegrass!! Valley Bluegrass, straight out of Dunedin, is authentic, toe tapping, foot stomping Bluegrass the way it should be! Expect classics from legends like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and a few favourites you might recognise from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.

30/01/2026

The main act! All the way from Canada! Zonnis!!

Zonnis is an original folk-inspired roots rock cabaret duo, blending storytelling, humour, and light-hearted social commentary. Drawing on years of travelling and touring, their music moves from upbeat and inspiring to thoughtful and introspective, always with a wink and a smile.

Their sound ranges from traditional folk to bluesy rock, with touches of funk and soul, making it welcoming for music lovers of all kinds. Andrea and Adam thrive at outdoor festivals, bringing great tunes, colourful costumes, and uplifting energy wherever they go.

If you’re going to struggle to get to our little festival this year, be sure to keep an eye out for Zonnis as they are playing a bunch of gigs up and down the country!!