# Live Music in Rotorua | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Rotorua tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Rotorua

- **Event Name**: 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan
  - **Description**: Saturday 23 January 2027 - Village Green, Rotorua

8TH WONDER - a one-day festival of sound and culture - is set to take over Rotorua for the first time this January.

Tickets on sale now!
Afterpay available for all tickets
Limited VIP tickets available
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  - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 12:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/8th-wonder-rotorua-sat-23-jan/200030374240340
  - **Venue**: Village Green Rotorua
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, music, entertainment, dance, reggae
- **Event Name**: Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac Back TO NZ
  - **Description**: 🎶 Australia’s Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Returns to NEW ZEALAND.

This TOUR covers the North Island.

👉Sir Howard Morrison Centre
👉August 17th

Tickets: ★ https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400642DBF272828

Get ready ROTORUA! Running in the Shadows
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/running-in-the-shadows-of-fleetwood-mac-back-to-nz/200030085128018
  - **Venue**: Rotorua NZ
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Pig & Whistle, Rotorua
  - **Description**: 🔥Get ready ROTORUA… this is your night! 🔥


Born Jovi — Australia's longest running tribute to Bon Jovi (in its 25th year no less!)— are bringing the full live show to The Pig & Whistle this September

🎤 All the hits
⚡ Big energy
🔥 A full night of Bon
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/born-jovi-live-the-pig-and-whistle-rotorua/200029873277119
  - **Venue**: Pig & Whistle Historic Pub
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- **Event Name**: Sonic Boom!
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/sonic-boom/210001468545291
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Silk & Soul
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/silk-and-soul/210001248007922
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Rolling in the Deep - Songs of Adele
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/rolling-in-the-deep-songs-of-adele/210002477147377
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: RocknRollin' Rotorua Rally 2026
  - **Description**: Our Rotorua branch is excited to be bringing another rally to the club.            Spring Dates this time round!

Another weekend off the grid to catch up with members.  Friday night catchups, Saturday day ride and then an evening with an awesome band pla
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/rocknrollin-rotorua-rally-2026/200029360072405
  - **Venue**: Lake Okataina Rd, Lake Okataina, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: Beatlemania On Tour
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Nov 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/beatlemania-on-tour/210001559187963
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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  - **Categories**: Music

## Trending Events in Rotorua

- **Event Name**: 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan
  - **Description**: Saturday 23 January 2027 - Village Green, Rotorua

8TH WONDER - a one-day festival of sound and culture - is set to take over Rotorua for the first time this January.

Tickets on sale now!
Afterpay available for all tickets
Limited VIP tickets available
U
  - **Venue**: Village Green Rotorua
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- **Event Name**: Rotorua -  New Zealand  Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo
  - **Description**: The 2026 New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua from 14 to 16 August, and Year 4 marks an exciting new chapter for the event. We're mixing things up in 2026!

After three hugely successful years, the Expo is evolving and maturing,
  - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Whaka 100 2026
  - **Description**: The Whaka 100 is New Zealand’s ultimate mountain biking weekend.

From the Whaka Kids 5km all the way to the Giant Miler (173 km), there’s a challenge for every rider and a vibe for every supporter. Whether you’re chasing the podium or the buzz at Waipa,
  - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Rotorua Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: The 2026 Rotorua Christmas Parade is on its way, and the festive magic is about to return!

Set once again in and around the iconic Government Gardens, this beloved community celebration remains one of Rotorua’s most anticipated days of the year. It’s the
  - **Venue**: Government Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2026
  - **Description**: �� Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is BACK! ��

We’re thrilled to announce that Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns on Saturday, 19 September 2026!

This much‑loved event is all about everyday people stepping out of their comfort zones, learning something
  - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 NPC - Bay of Plenty Steamers v Taranaki
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Venue**: Rotorua International Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Running In The Shadows of Fleetwood Mac
  - **Description**: InformationRUNNING IN THE SHADOWS -- Australia's Premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Embark on National Tour Australia's most celebrated Fleetwood Mac tribute, 'Running in the Shadows', are set to hit the road again, bringing the timeless mus
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 NPC - Bay of Plenty Steamers v Northland
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Venue**: Rotorua International Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ
  - **Description**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua

Season 2:
RACE 1: 11 OCTOBER 2026
RACE 2: 6 DECEMBER 2026
RACE 3: 14 FEBRUARY 2027

The Giant Legends Enduro Series races are events for everyone young to old, who love riding their Mountain bikes, cruising up the hill
  - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 12:00 pm at Village Green Rotorua), Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac Back TO NZ (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rotorua NZ), Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Pig & Whistle, Rotorua (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:30 pm at Pig & Whistle Historic Pub), Sonic Boom! (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre), Silk & Soul (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Rotorua today August 08, 2026?
  - **A:** Silk & Soul (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Rotorua this weekend August 7–9, 2026?
  - **A:** Silk & Soul (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Rotorua in August 2026?
  - **A:** Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac Back TO NZ (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rotorua NZ), Sonic Boom! (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre), Silk & Soul (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre), Rolling in the Deep - Songs of Adele (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Rotorua on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Rotorua include Village Green Rotorua, Rotorua NZ, Pig & Whistle Historic Pub.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Rotorua include 8th Wonder, Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac, BORN JOVI- “A tribute to Bon Jovi, only Bon Jovi does it better.”.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Rotorua?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Rotorua.

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