# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 am
- **Event Description**: Aotearoa’s biggest band, SIX60, are proud to unveil Sweet Home Aotearoa, a brand new country and roots festival bringing a taste of Nashville to New Zealand. Set for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the picturesque Matakana Country Park, this one-day celebration of good music and good times promises to be the ultimate summer experience.

Curated by SIX60, Sweet Home Aotearoa features a world-class lineup including Tash Sultana (DJ Set), Tami Neilson, Hori Shaw, Lane Pittman, Brad Cox, South Summit, Rachael Fahim, TheWesternGuide, Rosie Teese, Zac Griffith, and of course, SIX60 themselves, blending Southern soul, Kiwi energy, and country swagger in one sun-soaked day of live music.

With the band’s vision to share “a bit of Nashville under the Aotearoa sun,” Sweet Home Aotearoa will pair world-class artists with laid-back summer vibes, delicious food and drink from local legends, and a uniquely Kiwi atmosphere. Whether you’re a diehard country fan, a roots revivalist, or just chasing that warm festival feeling, Sweet Home Aotearoa is the perfect way to start the new year.

LINEUP:
SIX60
Tash Sultana (DJ Set) (AU)
Tami Neilson (NZ CAN)
Hori Shaw
Brad Cox (AU)
Lane Pittman (AU)
South Summit (AU)
Rachael Fahim (AU)
TheWesternGuide
Rosie Teese
Zac Griffith

Round up your mates, grab your cowboy boots, and get ready for a festival of sun, soul, and Southern charm. Sweet Home Aotearoa is where Nashville meets New Zealand.

Tickets on sale now. 
This is an all-ages event, though under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leigh/sweet-home-aotearoa-country-and-roots-music-festival/200029376142805
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, workshops, business, country-music-festivals, live-music, new-year, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2607

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leigh
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Matakana Country Park
- **lat**: -36.34235
- **long**: 174.73382
- **full address**: Matakana Country Park, 1151 Leigh Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival being held?
  - **A:** Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival takes place on Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 am to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 am at Matakana Country Park, 1151 Leigh Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival?
  - **A:** Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival is organized by Sweet Home Aotearoa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sweet Home Aotearoa - Country and Roots Music Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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