Wairarapa Music In The Country Festival

08/04/2026

🎶✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🎶

Tag your festival crew and start planning your 2027 summer holiday 🎶👇

Mark your calendars… the 2027 Wairarapa Music in the Country Festival is locked in!

📅 8th – 10th January 2027
📍 Tauherenikau Racecourse

Great company, and country vibes in the heart of the Wairarapa. Whether you're a festival regular or planning your first visit, this is one you won’t want to miss! 🤠🎸

16/01/2026

Pure fun on stage 😄🎶Richard Cook had the crowd smiling all the way through his set.

16/01/2026

When talent meets generosity 🎶💛
Ainslie Allen, beautiful voice, beautiful woman inside and out, brilliant MC, and an absolute lifesaver stepping in at the last minute to cover one of our musicians.

16/01/2026

15/01/2026

Wairarapa’s own Tararua Moonshine made their festival debut and what a debut it was! 🎶

Smooth lyrics, easy rhythms, and a sound that had toes tapping from the first note. We loved seeing this local crew shine on the big stage.

15/01/2026

Karra Rhodes is an artist with heart 💛

A lawyer, mum of two, and now country-pop artist, Karra released her debut album this year, and is donating 100% of the royalties for one year to the domestic violence charity Shine.

An incredible talent using her music to make a real difference.

15/01/2026

One more from the incredible Denis August 🎶
A true country music legend and a joy to have as part of our festival.

15/01/2026

A true country music legend, Denis August has been performing since 1980, earning national and international acclaim and sharing stages with the likes of Keith Urban, Sharon O’Neil, and Tommy Emmanuel.

Country music at its finest.

09/10/2025

We’ve had some star-studded performers over the years – and this year’s festival will be no exception! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Rowdy’s Rose, one of our headline acts, has just taken out Band Single of the Year (GOLD) at the 2025 awards in Atlanta, USA! 🇺🇸

These international award-winners are bringing their modern country sound to Wairarapa Music in the Country 2026, and we can’t wait to see them light up the stage at Tauherenikau! 🎶🔥

📅 January 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/wairarapa-music-in-the-country-2026/featherston

25/07/2025

🎶 Early Bird Ends Next Thursday! 🎶

It’s your last chance to grab discounted tickets to Wairarapa Music in the Country 2026 – Early Bird prices finish next Thursday!

Join us 9–11 January at Tauherenikau for three days of top New Zealand music in a beautiful setting under the trees 🌳

We’ve got 25 incredible artists lined up – and this year, longtime attendee Rob Skiffington has even written a brand new song specially for the festival! 🎤🎵🎬
👉 Click here to watch bit.ly/MusicInTheCountry2026

🎟️ Early Bird Prices:
Weekend Pass – $65
Day Pass – $40
Kids under 15 – Free
⛺ Motorhome, Caravan & Camping options available from $80

Lock in your tickets now before prices go up!
👉 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/wairarapa-music-in-the-country-2026/featherston

A song written by Rob Skiffington for the Wairarapa Music In The Country festival