Wairarapa Music in the Country

Celebrating 11 years running, there’s a fantastic line-up coming to you for the 2026 Wairarapa Music in the Country festival at the Tauherenikau Racing and Events Center.

From Friday 9th until Sunday 11th January, you’ll be blown away by the amazing calibre of some of NZ’s finest multi-award-winning musicians with distinguished careers both nationally and internationally.

The festival offers opportunities for everyone to get involved. Visiting and emerging musicians are encouraged to share their songs and talent onstage throughout the weekend with ever popular walk-up sessions.  

A range of family-friendly activities, including a learn to line-dance class and oversized games like Connect Four, Hoopla, Jenga, and Noughts and Crosses will be available.

This event is partnered with Trust House, an organisation committed to supporting projects that benefit the wider community.

We’ll have food and beverage options available for purchase throughout the event, but you can beat the queues by pre-ordering a gourmet picnic platter box now. These are available in small (suitable for one person) or large (suitable for four people) sizes and will be available for collection on the afternoon of Saturday 10th January. Purchase these through Eventfinda when you purchase your tickets!

Our BIGGEST Line-Up Yet – 25 Acts!

Including: Shaun Preston, Dan Cosgrove, Denis August, Roger Tibbs (back by popular demand), Doug Brooks, Jo Emett & Gavin Pene, The Eastern, Richard Cook, Shane Clarke, Rowdy’s Rose, Jenny Bennett, George & Jocelyn Tuahine, Charmaine Puriri & Matty Otene, Dave Ewart Jnr, Sam Auger, Tararua Moonshine, Ray Solomon, Jan McKay, Avril Williams, Aileen Silver, Grant Reha-Timoti, Karra Rhodes – Bacaking band the fabulous Hired Gunz band.

Plus Even More!

• Walk-up performance segments
• Lively line dancing.

Ticketing
Tickets are one sale now! 

You can purchase individual 1-3 Day passes (Standard or Premiumn) without accomondation OR you can get a weekend (2-3 day) standard or premiumn package (including accomondation for Motorhomes & Caravans) - See below for package details!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

ONSITE ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

Motorhome and Caravan Packages

Weekend package:  

• 2 Days: $85pp OR $150 for 2 people
• 3 Days: $95pp OR $160 for 2 people

Three-day pass per adult, with parking per motorhome or caravan for three nights on a non-powered site

Premium weekend package: 

• 2 Days: $105pp OR $190 for 2 people
• 3 Days: $115pp OR $200 for 2 people

Three-day pass per adult, with parking per motorhome or caravan for three nights on a non-powered site and personally named grandstand seating

Dogs:
Dogs are welcome on lead at your motorhome site, but are prohibited in event area

*Please note: these prices does NOT include the EventFinda booking fee

BOOKS YOUR TICKETS & SITE NOW