Music and Dance

First Night   (www.firstnight.org.nz)  

An annual Auckland event providing fun, entertainment and good vibes, featuring music, dance, circus performers, jazz artists and much more.

Canaan Downs   (www.canaandowns.com)  

A New Year's dance party, set in the spectacular quartz and limestone landscape of Takaka Hill. Enjoy live music, DJ's and performance from top New Zealand talent.

Ohakune Mountain Mardi Gras   (www.ohakune-mardigras.co.nz)  

Celebrating the beginning of winter, in the shadow of the mighty Mt Ruapehu, the Ohakune Mountain Mardi Gras features great New Zealand music.

Twisted   (www.twisted.co.nz)  

New Zealand's dance scene online with forums, events, news, streaming and galleries.

Happy Entertainment Ltd   (www.happyentertainment.co.nz)  

Specialising in delivering New Zealand's premier entertainment acts. Whether you are looking for dance bands, soloists, DJs, duos, quintets, classical acts, jazz, blues, classic pop they tailor to your needs.

Spinning Sun   (www.spinningsun.co.nz)  

Contemporary dance company founded by award winning choreographer Ann Dewey.

Blues Brews and BBQs Festival   (www.bluesbrews.co.nz)  

Held though New Zealand offering those who enjoy continuous live band music, sample an array of superb BBQ fare and to taste the finest ales the region has to offer.

The Body Festival   (www.thebody.co.nz)  

Christchurch's annual festival of dance and physical theatre.

Fabel Music   (www.fabel.co.nz)  

Engineering great music events. With a reputation for bringing top class acts to venues around New Zealand, Fabel has presented artists such as Shapeshifter, Solaa, The Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties and Lee Scratch Perry. Visit the site for information on upcoming events.

International Jazz Festival   (www.jazzfestival.co.nz)  

With 115 events in 17 days, there is something in this jazz festival for everyone.

Wellington Folk Festival   (www.wellingtonfolkfestival.org.nz)  

A Labour weekend festival where you can experience real people playing real music. This is your chance to get out of town and relax in beautiful Moore’s Valley, and listen to a variety of music and dance styles.

Christchurch Music Centre   (www.musiccentre.org.nz)  

A performance venue and heritage buildings function centre.

Opotiki Country   (www.opotikicountry.co.nz)  

The Opotiki Country Charity Concert is held each year in March and showcases the talent of a fantastic line-up of international and local New Zealand artists.

Soundsplash Reggae Festival   (www.motherland.co.nz)  

Motherland Collective dedicated to promotion, performance and forward movement of Roots based music.

Jambalaya   (www.jambalaya.co.nz)  

A festival of rhythm, dance and carnival at the Rotorua Convention Centre in January. Get into salsa curves and samba grooves with a twist of Pasifika.

Our House   (www.ourhouse.co.nz)  

A dance music event in Auckland City, featuring international and local New Zealand DJ's.

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival   (www.jazz-blues.co.nz)  

The Bay of Islands will come alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand and beyond for the 16th annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival   (www.jazzfestivalnz.com)  

The largest combined jazz & blues festival in New Zealand, The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival takes place annually in Christchurch.

Fallout Festival   (www.falloutfestival.co.nz)  

Artists, acts and pictures from the Fallout Festival event in Ohakune.

Bach Musica New Zealand   (www.bachnz.org.nz)  

Bach Musica, founded in 1977, is a choir and orchestra specialising in music of the Baroque and Classical periods.

Paua Fritters   (www.pauafritters.co.nz)  

Kiwi band information and gig guide.

Native Noise   (www.nativenoise.co.nz)  

A concert celebrating Maoritanga and leading Aotearoa musicians in the historic setting of the Auckland Town Hall. On-stage giveaways and entertainment from local MC's will accompany musical performances from groups such as Katchafire, Open Souls and House of Shem.

Matrix Crew   (www.matrixcrew.co.nz)  

A listing of dance events on at Wellington venues.

Maori Music Awards   (www.maorimusicawards.co.nz)  

An event celebrating Maori music and composers, with the aim of developing, encouraging and honouring the achievements of outstanding traditional and contemporary musical compositions and performances.

M2 Events   (www.m2events.co.nz)  

An Auckland event organiser, hosting alternative dance music events in Auckland and Christchurch.