Rhythm and Vines (Gisborne, New Zealand) 2026

📅 December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027

📍 Waiohika Estate, Gisborne, New Zealand

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Rhythm and Vines is New Zealand’s long running New Year festival at Waiohika Estate near Gisborne, in the Tairāwhiti region on the country’s east coast. The official site describes it as a three day music and four day camping event that has run since 2003, in one of the first places in the world to see in the new year. The 2026 edition runs from 28 December 2026 into the early hours of 1 January 2027, and according to a report in the New Zealand Herald it has been announced as the final edition in Gisborne.

The 28 December date is the Waiohika Warmup, an opening night reserved for people holding onsite camping tickets, headlined by Hamdi. The main programme runs from 29 to 31 December with the countdown carrying into 1 January. Announced names include John Summit, KI/KI, Netsky, 1991, Benee, Friction presents Synergy, Luude, Mall Grab, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Vince Staples, Layton Giordani and a long list of New Zealand acts, with more artists still to be announced. Tickets are on sale through Moshtix, and several camping allocations have already been exhausted.

The vineyard setting gives the techno festival its character, with multiple stages spread through the estate and camping among the vines. The organisers also run R&V Legends, a free loyalty programme offering presale access and perks based on how many editions a person has attended.

Highlights

Full Lineup

John Summit, KI/KI, Netsky, 1991, Benee, Friction pres Synergy, Hamdi, Luude, Mall Grab, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Vince Staples, A Little Sound, Te Wehi & Hori Shaw, Andromedik, Arcando, Basslayerz, Corrella, Day We Ran, Frost Children, Layton Giordani, Laszewo, Lens, Messie, Oskar Med K, Osmosis Jones, Rova, Sachi, Sin & Brook, Songer, Twofaced, Frankie Venter, Chris Keene, Beccie B, FMS, Harry Hayes, Jackie Hollander, Kara Son & Water, Sless, Witters & MC Crafty

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FAQs

When and where does Rhythm and Vines take place?

Rhythm and Vines 2026 runs from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Waiohika Estate, Gisborne, New Zealand. The 28 December Waiohika Warmup is for onsite campers only, with the main three days running from 29 to 31 December and the countdown into 1 January.

Who is playing Rhythm and Vines 2026?

Announced artists include John Summit, KI/KI, Netsky, 1991, Benee, Friction presents Synergy, Hamdi, Luude, Mall Grab, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Vince Staples, Layton Giordani, A Little Sound, Andromedik, Corrella and many New Zealand names. The organisers say more artists are still to be announced.

How do I get tickets for Rhythm and Vines?

Tickets are on sale through Moshtix, linked from rhythmandvines.co.nz. Onsite camping tickets are the only way to attend the Waiohika Warmup on 28 December, and several camping allocations have already sold out. The R&V Legends programme offers presale access and discounts.

Where is Waiohika Estate and how do I get there?

Waiohika Estate is a vineyard property near Gisborne in the Tairāwhiti region of New Zealand's North Island. The festival is a camping event, with four days of onsite camping alongside the three main music days. Details on travel and camping are on the official site.

What makes Rhythm and Vines 2026 notable?

The festival has run at Waiohika Estate since 2003, and a New Zealand Herald report says the 2026 edition has been announced as the final one in Gisborne. Its location on the east coast means the crowd is among the first in the world to welcome the new year.

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