

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ronald McDonald House Variety Concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 am – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Back by popular demand! The Kāpiti Variety Concert returns to Southward Theatre on Wednesday 15 April 2026, with shows at 2.30 pm and 7.00 pm.

This lively showcase of local talent will raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, which supports families when their child is in a hospital away from home.

The line-up features legendary New Zealand performer Tina Cross ONZM with Australian singer-guitarist John Bettison, plus crowd favourite Steve McDonald. Also appearing are Unity Wara, Andrew London, Sam Manzanza, Unity Wara, Steve Poulton and Carylann Martin, Jess Deacon, and the Big Little Uke Band. The programme also features performances by students from Kāpiti College, Paraparaumu College, Ōtaki College, as well as from Sweet Studios and Step Out Dance Studio (Wellington).

Before the 2.30 pm matinee, the grounds at Southward Car Museum will come alive with children’s activities on the lawn and a ‘world-first’ relay contest between teams from local schools.  Kids will also be able to ride in vintage cars. 

All proceeds from the event will support Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Tickets are on sale through Eventfinda — be quick and plan some fun for the whole family these school holidays.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/ronald-mcdonald-house-variety-concert/kapiti-coast

11.30 am -  Childrens' ‘world-first’ relay contest 
2.30 pm - Maninee Ronald McDonald House Variety Concert
7.00 pm - Ronald McDonald House Variety Concert

Buy tickets through Eventfinda or vist: bit.ly/variety-concert-kapiti
Or you can call 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/ronald-mcdonald-house-variety-concert/200029854741524
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit, Contests, performances, Art, Theatre, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029854741524?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=paraparaumu-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Paraparaumu
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Southward Car Museum
- **lat**: -40.89420242025
- **long**: 175.02908694568
- **full address**: Southward Car Museum, 235 Main Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu 5036, New Zealand, Paraparaumu

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southward Car Museum, 235 Main Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu 5036, New Zealand, Paraparaumu
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit, Contests, performances, Art, Theatre, Kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ronald McDonald House Variety Concert ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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