# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meatstock Hamilton 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Meatstock - BBQ, Bands and Bedlam

Fire up your taste buds and get ready to rock at Meatstock Hamilton 2026! Following last year’s record-breaking weekend, this festival of barbecue, bands and bedlam is set to sizzle at Mystery Creek on 13-14 February 2026.

Headlining will be the incredible Full Metal Orchestra, described as a breathtaking collision of symphonic orchestra meets hard rock and heavy metal, exploding the stage with the ultimate clash of genres and classics reimagined.

Meatstock will also feature rock legends, JET, who just celebrated the 21st anniversary of their heralded debut album, Get Born, along with New Zealand's multitalented Drax Project, renowned rock bands, I Am Giant and Tadpole, Troy Kingi & the Cactus Handshake, Cornerstone Roots, Riiki Reid, Lost Tribe Aotearoa, Volts, Steffany Beck and Rumpus Machine. 

In the Heat Beads BBQ Wars, top pitmasters from New Zealand and around the globe will compete for bragging rights across every protein category. Meanwhile, the Butcher Wars will once again showcase razor-sharp skill and lightning-fast carving.

The action doesn’t stop there. Festival favourites return in 2026, including the infamous  Beard & Mo Wars, the Medieval Wars featuring axe throwing, archery tag and the thunder of live Buhurt battles, arm-wrestling showdowns and the high-stakes Sausage Sizzle Throwdown.

Need a breather? Stroll the Rod & Custom Rumble to see New Zealand’s most jaw-dropping custom cars, trucks, big rigs and bikes and browse the BBQ Expo for cutting-edge gear and exclusive rubs.

Whether you’re setting up a tent, rolling in with a caravan or checking into a nearby hotel or Airbnb, camping and accommodation are easy at Meatstock. Rally the whole crew and make a weekend of it.

Music Line-up
Friday - JET, Tadpole, Troy Kingi & The Cactus Handshake, Riiki Reid, Steffany Beck
Saturday - Full Metal Orchestra, Drax Project, I Am Giant, Cornerstone Roots, Lost Tribe Aoteaora, Volts, Rumpus Machine

Gates
Friday 12pm-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm

Proudly presented with support from The Rock, Behemoth Brewing, Heat Beads, and Traeger.

#bbq #newzealand #festival #hamilton #livemusic #rock #bands #musicfestival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/meatstock-hamilton-2026/200029023059129
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, sports, business, exhibitions, trips-adventures, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4642

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Mystery Creek Events Centre
- **lat**: -37.87138889
- **long**: 175.3525
- **full address**: Mystery Creek Events Centre, Cambridge, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meatstock Hamilton 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Meatstock Hamilton 2026 takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Cambridge, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meatstock Hamilton 2026?
  - **A:** Meatstock Hamilton 2026 is organized by Meatstock Hamilton.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Meatstock Hamilton 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 4,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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