One-night multi-venue music festival across Te Aro precinct

Eyegum Music Collective presents GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Pōneke's Te Aro precinct for one night only on Saturday 5 September 2026. Showcasing 40 of Aotearoa's best artists across 10 neighbouring venues, this is one big party you shouldn't miss.

Eyegum has worked hard to curate a programme that is sure to offer something for everyone, from first time gig-goers to seasoned live music obsessives. The eclectic lineup includes national treasures like Bic Runga and Savage, Kody Nielson’s enigmatic project Silicon, indie legends So So Modern, powerhouse party starter Mokotron, local hip hop sensation MĀ, and everything in between. There will also be plenty more announced soon including more music, poetry, talks, and a roaming venue takeover.

Excitingly for 2026, we will be adding a new venue, the incomparable Meow Nui, helping to make this year’s event bigger and better than ever.

Ticket holders will receive a wristband that will give them access to each of the participating venues throughout the event. Information on how to pick up wristbands will be provided to ticket holders closer to the time.

Limited early bird tickets on sale Tuesday 16 June at 9am.

Presented with support from Abandoned Brewery, RadioActive.FM, and Wellington City Council.

Venues: Meow Nui, San Fran, Meow, Valhalla, Rogue & Vagabond, Bedlam & Squalor, Hotel Bristol, St Peter's on Willis, Flying Nun Records, 13 Garrett St, and Tonic Travelling Stage.

Lineup: Bri Louise, Crook, Cruelly, Deathro (JPN), Dream Chambers, Fazed on a Pony, Groove Council, Hihi and the Stitchbirds, MĀ, Mokotron, More Blue Noise, Naaks & Babyzoot, Office Dog, Pearly*, Savage, Sheeps, Silicon, So So Modern, Soft Bait, The Sour, The Spectre Collective: Live-scored cinema, Tūi Band, Unsanitary Napkin, and more to be announced.

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