This summer will be one of the biggest summers of music New Zealand has ever seen, with over 70 major gigs happening between now and April. Here's a list of them all.
1. Bic Runga
- Friday 20 October, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
- Thursday 2 November, Civic Theatre, Auckland
- Friday 3 November, Opera House, Wellington
Bic Runga Photo: Supplied
2. Friday Jams with Craig David, Ne-yo, Sean Paul, Kelis and more
- Sunday 22 October, Spark Arena, Auckland
Photo: Supplied
3. Alice Cooper
- Friday 27 October, The Trusts Arena, Auckland
- Saturday 28 October, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
4. Drake
- Fri 3 Nov, Spark Arena, CBD, Auckland
Drake Photo: supplied
5. Edgefest with Jason Derulo and Fifth Harmony
- Friday November 3, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
- Saturday November 4 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
- Sunday November 5 Spark Arena, Auckland
6. Lorde (sold out)
- Tuesday 7 November, Dunedin Town Hall
- Wednesday 8 Novemver, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
- Thursday 9 November, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
- Saturday 11 November, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
- Sunday 12 November, Power Station, Auckland
- Tuesday 14 November, Power Station, Auckland
- Wednesday 15 November, Power Station, Auckland
A screenshot from the Lorde video for Green Light Photo: Screenshot /Vevo
7. Marlon Williams (sold out)
- Thursday 9 November, Point Chevalier RSA, Auckland
- Friday 10 November, Point Chevalier RSA, Auckland
- Saturday 11 November, San Francisco Bath House, Wellington
- Sunday 12 November, Blue Smoke, Christchurch
- Monday 13 November, Blue Smoke, Christchurch
Musician Marlon Williams Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
8. Greg Johnson & Mel Parsons
- Thurs 9 November, The Vic, Devonport
- Saturday 11 November, The Vic, Devonport
- Sunday 12 November, St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki (matinee show)
- Sunday 12 November, Meow, Wellington
- Wednesday 15 November, Sherwood, Queenstown
- Thursday 16 November, The Cook, Dunedin
- Friday 17 November, Blue Smoke, Christchurch
- Saturday 18 November, Naval Pt Yacht Club, Lyttleton
- Thursday 23 November, The Howick Club, Howick
- Friday 24 November, Totara St, Mount Maunganui
- Saturday 25 November, Haumoana Hall, Hawkes Bay
- Sunday 26 November, Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
Mel Parsons and Greg Johnson Photo: Supplied
9. Khalid
- Sunday 12 Nov, Spark Arena, CBD, Auckland
10. UB40
- Fri, 17 Nov, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
- Sat 18 Nov, The Trusts Arena, Henderson, Auckland
11. Stevie Nicks
- Monday 20 November, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Friday 24 November, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Stevie Nicks Photo: Supplied
12. Take That
- Tuesday 21 November, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
- Wednesday 22 November, The Trusts Arena, Auckland
Take That Photo: Supplied
13. Guitar Wolf
- Wednesday 22 November, Space Academy, Christchurch
- Thursday 23 November, Mussel Inn, Takaka
- Friday 24 November, Meow, Wellington
- Saturday 25 November, Whammy Bar, Auckland
- Sunday 26 November, Booze Cruise, Tauranga
- Monday 27 November, Secret Show, West Auckland
Photo: Supplied
14. Feist
- Saturday 25 November, Powerstation, Auckland
Feist Photo: Supplied
15. Shawn Mendes
- Saturday 25 November, Spark Arena, Auckland
Shawn Mendes Photo: James Waring
16. The Weeknd
- Wednesday 29 November, Spark Arena, Auckland
The Weeknd performs onstage at this year's Coachella music festival. Photo: AFP
17. The Shins
- Thursday 30 November, Powerstation, Auckland
James Mercer of The Shins Photo: Marisa Kula
18. Aldous Harding (sold out)
- Wednesday 29 November, Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin
- Friday 1 December, The Opera House, Wellington
- Saturday 2 December, The Civic, Auckland
Aldous Harding Photo: H Hawkline
19. Paul Kelly
- Wednesday 29 November, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
- Thursday 30 November, The Opera House, Wellington
- Friday 1 December, The Civic, Auckland
Paul Kelly, 2017 Photo: supplied
20. J Cole
- Friday, 1 December, Spark Arena, Auckland
J. Cole Photo: Wikimedia Commons
21. Harry Styles
- Saturday, 2 December, Spark Arena, Auckland
Harry Styles Photo: Screen capture
22. Sia
- Tuesday 5 December, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
23. The Human League & Pseudo Echo
- Wednesday 6 December, Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
24. Pseudo Echo & The Narcs
- Thursday 7 December, Totara St, Mt Maunganui
- Friday 8 December, The Mayfair, New Plymouth
- Saturday 9 December, San Fran, Wellington
25. Jack Johnson
- Sunday 10 December, Villa Maria Estate Winery, Auckland
Jack Johnson Photo: Wikimedia Commons
26. Alt-J
- Tuesday 12 December, Auckland Town Hall
- Thursday 14 December, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
Alt-J Photo: supplied
27. Yusuf (Cat Stevens)
- Wednesday 13 December, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Saturday 16 December, TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
- Tuesday 19 December, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Yusuf Islam Photo: Flikr
28. Future Islands
- Thursday 14 December, San Fran, Wellington (sold out)
- Friday 15 December, San Fran, Wellington
- Saturday 16 December, Powerstation, Auckland
Future Islands Photo: supplied
29. Sol3 Mio
- Thursday 14 December, Waitangi Park, Wellington
- Saturday 16 December, Hagley Park Entertainment Triangle, Christchurch
- Thursday 21 December, Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
- Saturday 23 December, Villa Maria Winery, Auckland
- Saturday 30 December, Kainui Road Vineyard, Kerikeri
- Thursday 4 January, Williamson Park, Whangamata
- Saturday 6 January, Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
Sol3 Mio (left to right) Pene Pati, Moses Mackay & Amitai Pati Photo: Sol3 Mio
30. Angus and Julia Stone
- Friday 15 December, The Civic, Auckland
- Saturday 16 December, St James Theatre, Wellington
Angus and Julia Stone Photo: supplied
31. Paul McCartney
- Saturday 16 December, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Paul McCartney live in Dublin Photo: Wikimedia Commons
32. Rhythm & Alps
- Friday 29 December – Sunday 31 December, Wanaka
33. Rhythm & Vines
- Friday 29 December – Sunday 31 December, Waiohika Estate, Gisbourne
34. Northern Bass with Andy C, Goldie, Salmonella Dub and more
- Friday 29 December – Sunday 31 December, Mangawhai
35. Wondergarden with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nadia Reid, The Ruby Suns and more
- Sunday 31 December, Silo Park, Auckland
36. Bay Dreams with Machine Gun Kelly, Foster The People, Sons Of Zion and more (sold out)
- Tuesday 2 January, The Mount
37. Bryan Adams
- Tuesday 2 January, Matakana Country Park
- Thursday 4 January, Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
- Friday 5 January, Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui
- Saturday 6 January, Black Barn Vineyards, Hawkes Bay
Bryan Adams live in Hamburg Photo: Flikr
38. Kaytranada
- Friday 5 January, The Powerstation, Auckland
39. Six60
- Saturday 6 January, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
- Monday 8 January, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
- Thursday 11 January, Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
- Saturday 13 January, Villa Maria Estate Winery, Auckland
Six60 Photo: Libel Music
40. Fat Freddy’s Drop
- Saturday 6 January, Kainui Road Vineyard, Kerikeri
- Saturday 13 January, Hagley Park North, Christchurch
- Saturday 20 January, Villa Maria Estate Winery, Auckland
- Saturday 3 February, Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
Fat Freddy's Drop Photo: Supplied
41. Cigarettes After Sex
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Monday 8 January, The Powerstation, Auckland
42. SZA
- Tuesday 9 January, Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
43. Fleet Foxes
- Tuesday 9 January, Auckland Town Hall
- Thursday 11 January, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Fleet Foxes Photo: Nonesuch Records
44. The XX
- Thursday 11 January, Trusts Arena, Auckland
The xx Photo: Laura Coulson
45. Vince Staples
- Saturday 13 January, Powerstation, Auckland
46. Salmonella Dub
- Saturday 13 January, Hagley Park North, Christchurch
- Saturday 3 February, Owen Delany Park, Taupo
Salmonella Dub Photo: Supplied
47. Kelela
- Friday 19 January, Studio, Auckland
48. Soundsplash with Shapeshifter, Dub FX, Katchafire, Alien Weaponry and more
- Friday 19 January – Sunday 21 January, Raglan
49. Alanis Morissette
- Saturday 20 January, Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
- Saturday 27 January, Taupo Amphitheatre
- Sunday 28 January, Whitianga Waterways Arena
Alanis Morrissette Photo: Supplied
50. Roger Waters
- Wednesday 24 January, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Tuesday 30 January, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
51. Laneway Festival with Father John Misty, Mac Demarco, The War On Drugs and more
- Monday 29 January, Albert Park, Auckland
52. Mariah Carey
- Thursday 1 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
Mariah Carey Photo: Wikimedia Commons
53. The Stranglers
- Friday 2 February, Auckland Town Hall
- Saturday 3 February, The Opera House, Wellington
54. Foo Fighters & Weezer
- Saturday 3 February, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Our Favourite Album today has been picked by Justin Lester, who is the new Mayor of Wellington. Photo: Weexerpedia
55. Tuki Festival with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Marlon Williams, Aaradhna and more
- Saturday 10 February, Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka
56. Macklemore
- Friday 9 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Saturday 10 February, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
Macklemore Photo: Wikimedia Commons
57. Robbie Williams
- Wednesday 14 February Spark Arena, Auckland
- Saturday 17 February 18, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Robbie Williams Photo: Wikimedia Commons
58. Queen and Adam Lambert
- Saturday 17 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Sunday 18 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
59. Dweezil Zappa
- Tuesday 20 February, Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
60. David Duchovny in concert
- Tuesday 20 February, Powerstation, Auckland
- Wednesday 21 February, San Fran, Wellington
David Duchovny Photo: Wikimedia Commons
61. Primal Scream
- Friday 23 February, The Powerstation, Auckland
62. Splore with Dizee Rascal, Ria Hall and more
- Friday 23 February – Sunday 25 February, Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland
63. New Zealand Festival featuring Grizzly Bear, Perfume Genius, Ria Hall, TEEKS and more
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Friday 23 February – Sunday 18 March, Wellington
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64. Electric Avenue with Dizzee Rascal, Primal Scream and more
- Saturday 24 February, North Hagley Park, Christchurch
65. The National
- Sunday 25 February, Villa Maria Estate Winery, Auckland
66. Bruno Mars
- Tuesday 27 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Wednesday 28 February, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Friday 2 March 2018, Spark Arena, Auckland
Bruno Mars Photo: Supplied
67. Grace Jones
- Friday 2 March, Queenstown Events Centre
Photo: Flikr
68. Incubus
- Sunday 4 March, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Wednesday 7 March, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
69. James Blunt
- Tuesday 6 March, Spark Arena, Auckland
James Blunt Photo: Wikimedia Commons
70. Kamasi Washington
- Friday 16 March, Powerstation, Auckland
71. WOMAD with Kamasi Washington, Aldous Harding, Anoushka Shankar and more
- Friday 16 March – Sunday 18 March, TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
72. Pasfika Festival
- Saturday 24 March – Sunday 25 March, Western Springs Lakeside Park, Auckland
Photo: RNZ / Koroi Hawkins
73. Ed Sheeran
- Saturday 24 March, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
- Thursday 29 March, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Chart Dominatrix - Ed Sheeran Photo: Supplied
74. Homegrown with Shapeshifter, Fat Freddy's Drop, Stan Walker and more
- Saturday 7 April, Wellington Waterfront
75. Lionel Richie
- Thursday 12 April, Spark Arena, Auckland
- Sunday 15 April, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Lionel Richie drew a record crowd on Sunday at Glastonbury. Photo: AFP
76. Auckland City Limits with Grace Jones, Beck, Justice, Phoenix and more
- Saturday 3 March, Western Springs, Auckland