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December 2025

Twisted Frequency Festival 2025/26

Twisted Frequency is BACK for another five days of music, art, community and connection in the stunning Cobb Valley.

After last years monumental decade celebration, we’re sure you can’t wait to get amongst it again. The team have been hard at work dreaming up just how their gonna top last year's party and the bar is set pretty damn high!

Expect Twisted's signature 24/7, non stop energy across four stages, a stacked lineup of international and local artists, and a huge range of workshops, talks, art installations and performances.

As always, this festival is built by the community, for the community. Twisted crew are forever grateful for the multitudes of utter legends who put in the mahi year after year to create the largest underground outdoor party in the country and they are stoked to share another unforgettable new year celebration with everyone.

Secure your tickets via twistedfrequency.nz

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30 Dec - 03 Jan

Happy Nui Year: Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation

Ring in the New Year at Meow Nui with Wellington legends Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation, then dance the night away with disco wünderkind You Should Be Dancing. 

Meow Nui is proud to present an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Fur Patrol (the best) and The Phoenix Foundation (also the best), together for one epic night. A double bill, to fulfil your will. WELLINGTONS NOT DEAD! It’s alive ALIVE I TELL YOU. Expect big tunes, good vibes, and a dance floor that just won’t quit, with special guest DJ You Should Be Dancing spinning through to 2026.

31st Dec 2025, Meow NUI, Doors from 7:30pm - tickets at www.meownui.com/

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31 Dec - 01 Jan
Meow Nui
92 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Mystic Valley – New Year’s Eve Party

Mystic Valley’s inaugural New Year’s party is here, ready to get down ‘n’ dirty for an affordable and unforgettable start to 2026!

With an all-star lineup of Wellington’s dopest selectors, a beautiful festival site, and vibes running all night long, this is the place to kick off your year the right way. 

Featuring Babetech, Claire-voyant, Toy Purple, SPAM, Rizzo, Club Medder, DJ Finnie, Big Ferg L.H and many more!

Mystic Valley sits just an hour from Wellington beside a crystal-clear river, expect a journey of sound guided by the mighty custom Tubs Audio sound system. There will be custom sculptures and art decorating the valley, entrancing you into an unforgettable New Year’s boogie.

Join us for this fun, friendly, and affordable celebration going into 2026 - right here in Wellington!

‼️DM PARALLEL GROOVES ON INSTA FOR TICKET INFO‼️ ...
31 Dec - 02 Jan
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Waikanae
January 2026

Torque Sounds Birthday Bash

On Friday the 16th at Moon Bar in Newtown it's time for celebrations, both Torque Sounds & Club Medder have birthdays in January. 

Now it’s time to celebrate with Torque Sounds the only way we know how:

big tunes, big system, and a stacked multi-genre lineup.

We’re taking over Moon for a full-spectrum birthday bash. Expect everything from Bolly Bhangra and Bass-heavy Dubstep through to Garage, Jungle/DnB, Tech House and Techno, all powered by Tub's Audio.

With all an all Active line up you know it's gonna be good!

We have:
Nam Chucks (HomeBass)
Seini (Friday Flow)
Claire-voyant (Houseing Project)
DJ Finnie (Housing Project)
Babetech (Te Āo Tech)
Club Medder (Wednesday Drive)

Tickets: 
$15 from Humanitix
$20 on the door ...
16 Jan - 17 Jan
8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Moon
167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
February 2026

Bass Sound Garden

Wellington you are all invited to Volume 3 of The Bass Sound Garden, brought to you by Afro Delight and Radio Active, powered by the Echo Vibes Sound System.

A family event to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, Music of African Origins, Bass Music and Waitangi Day.

Featuring Selectas:
Awa
Antsman
Ras Stone
Babetech
DJ Grassroots 

Gather your friends and family and join us from 1-7pm for another awesome day like last year.

See you there….Boom Faayah!!! ...
06 Feb
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Glover Park
March 2026

Twominds Festival 2026

Twominds Festival cannot wait to welcome everyone back to Spencer Beach Holiday Park in March 2026 for a boutique festival experience set amongst the trees at our uniquely beautiful site just 20 minutes away from the Christchurch City CBD.

Over 80 artists from all around Aotearoa and beyond are converging to deliver a weekend of music, discovery, and endless dancing. Escape the stress, and breathe in the fresh air while connecting with the community around you.

Headliners include: Salmonella Dub, Shy FX, Mala, MESSIE, Mungo’s Hi Fi, Tom Scott, TRUTH b2b Paige Julia and many more!

Find more information and tickets at www.twomindsfestival.co.nz

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13 Mar - 15 Mar
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
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