8TH WONDER - a one-day festival of Sound & Culture - is set to take over Rotorua for the first time this January.
1st Release sold out!
Afterpay available for all tickets
Limited VIP tickets available
Under 18’s permitted with a parent or lawful guardian
Under 5’s go free (GA only)
Featuring an eclectic mix of artists combining to create an unmissable day of music including -
L.A.B, Te Wehi, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Aaradhna, Betty-Anne (Voice of Ardjiah), Che Fu & The Krates, Corrella, The Elovaters (USA), Ladi6, Son & Water
Launching in Rotorua and Brisbane, 8TH WONDER is a new one-day summer festival bringing together leading artists from across Aotearoa, Australia and the wider Pacific-influenced music world. Built around reggae, roots, soul, dub, R&B, and contemporary Indigenous sounds, 8TH WONDER is designed as a celebration of music, culture, place and connection.
Saturday January 23, 2027 - Village Green, Rotorua
Saturday January 30, 2027 - Eatons Hill Outdoors, Brisbane
A boutique summer festival that will be an unmissable day out - 8TH WONDER will take place at the Village Green in Rotorua, on the shores of the incredible Lake Rotorua. Located at the feet of Eat Street right in the centre of Rotorua, 8TH WONDER will showcase the incredible destination that is known the world over, alongside some of the best music from Aotearoa and beyond.
Headlined by L.A.B, the 8TH WONDER lineup celebrates the best of New Zealand music across generations. From legendary artists who have shaped the nation's sound to today's biggest names and tomorrow's rising stars, the festival brings together an extraordinary collection of talent. With one Sir and two Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit among the artists, 8TH WONDER features a collection of artists who have dedicated their lives to sharing New Zealand music with audiences around the globe.
Alongside the epic collection of music, 8TH WONDER will expand the festival experience with a range of stalls and installments on the boardwalk alongside Lake Rotorua. The team at Little Big Events will be bringing a range of food vendors from across the Bay Of Plenty to the event, bringing a taste of the best the region has to offer.
