01/03/2026
Article about Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival in elocal
Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival 2026
Paihia & Russell
May 8th – 10th, 2026
Sun. Sails. Steel guitars. And the magic of the “Winterless North.”
While the rest of New Zealand starts to shiver in May, the Bay of Islands turns it on — golden afternoons, crisp coastal evenings, denim jackets, boots… and three full days of country rock across two stunning seaside towns.
This isn’t just a music festival — it’s a Northland experience.
Waterfront strolls in Paihia
Ferry hops to historic Russell
Hururu Falls just minutes from Twin Pines
A short walk to the iconic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
And the lineup? Absolutely stacked.
✨ Sisters in Country (Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook & Wendy Thornton)
✨ Marian Burns
✨ Cooper’s Run & The Bandits
✨ Kylie Austin
✨ Bevan Gardiner
✨ Craig Adams
✨ Sophie & Stevie Toyne
✨ Cam & Amelia Luxton
✨ Wahine
✨ Annette & Kim
✨ Holly Muirhead
✨ Molly Harrison
✨ Te Whanau
✨ Rowdy’s Rose
…and more.
Weekend Badge: $90
(Access to every venue, every day — redeem from Festival HQ at Scenic Hotel from 11am Friday May 8)
Accommodation fills fast for this weekend — Northland’s best-kept seasonal secret is well and truly out.
Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just looking for the perfect autumn escape — this is the one to mark on the calendar.
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