Waimakariri Country Music Festival

Waimakariri Country Music Festival 13-15 February 2026, Rangiora Showgrounds

A weekend to enjoy Country Music, with a variety of artists singing and playing their favourite songs.
With a great range of artists it’s sure to get you up on your feet, to dance the weekend away. An opportunity for "walk-ups" and time to explore the surrounding area incompassed by the great Waimakariri River.

Venue

Rangiora Showgrounds, Ashley Street, Rangiora. The Pavilion - main venue​

Day Sessions

Starting 10am to 5pm

Showcase

Friday & Saturday 7pm - 10.15pm

Guest Artists to be advised

This will be held in the Pavilion

Festival Weekend Tickets 

On sale at venue ONLY. Eftpos available, no cash out. No Paywave or Credit Card.

Adults

• Weekend Pass (All sessions including Showcase) $50.00
• Day Ticket (not including Showcase) $15.00ea/day
• Showcase Only - $20.00

Children (Aged 6-14) Under 6 free

• Weekend Pass $25.00 
• Day ticket $8.00 each day 
• Showcase Only $10.00

Parking is accessible for Rangiora Showgrounds off Coldstream Road.

Motorhome/Caravan Parking charges apply - $5 pp per night. Pay @ Venue when purchasing tickets. Site ticket must be displayed.

• Entry from Thurs AFTER 12 NOON. 
• Vacate site no later than 12 Noon Mon following Festival weekend. Northern A&P will charge any vans arriving earlier, or leaving after this time. 
• Toilets - Use only the Pavilion toilets. Other hirers are using the Function Centre toilets.
• Park in Festival areas indicated. You may be asked to move if you Park in areas reserved for Northern A&P patrons.
• Dogs leashed at all times. No dogs in buildings. Please pick up ALL Doggy Doos.
• Please keep noise level down after 9pm.
• No showers available onsite.