Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and friendship!

Camping is FREE

Kids 13 and under are FREE

Sanctuary Sounds is Turning Back Time!

20 years. Countless memories. One unforgettable celebration.

Join us as we celebrate two decades of music, art, and community — from our humble beginnings on College Road to the three-day festival experience at Takapau today.

Revisit the worlds we’ve created along the way — from Under the Sea to Enchanted Forests, Down the Rabbit Hole and Stuck in the Machine to Up for a Revolution, Under the Big Top, In to Jungles, Galactic Highways, and beyond.

2026 Line-up

Dirty Habits & the Alter Boys

Charlie Needs Braces

Kerfuffle

Winter McQuinn

Weka

Sam Manzanza and Afrobeat Band

Bottom Bunk Club

Grains

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Trauma Party

Planet Hunter

AFTER EXPIRY

River City Riff Raff

Coin Laundry

The Underbellies

Maria Wiliams

DETOUR

Bay Batucada

Old Mans Beard

Keira Batten Coogan

Midge McCleary

The Groundsmen

Mangla Bellydance

& MORE!

For more information visit: www.sanctuary-sounds.co.nz