# 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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## About

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 Rotorua. 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 Rotorua.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Rotorua

- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Throwback. 80s Party
  - **Description**: Step back into the decade of bigger hair, bigger hits and even bigger nights!

Good Eastern Taphouse is turning back the clock for the ultimate 80s party, packed with live music, iconic throwback tunes, spot prizes, best-dressed prizes, Guess the Song and
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/the-ultimate-throwback-80s-party/200030595098314
  - **Venue**: 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, live-music
- **Event Name**: Home Brew | Presents Last Week | Rotorua
  - **Description**: Home Brew are back on the road this October and November with the Last Week Tour. Following their sold-out Auckland Town Hall show, the iconic hip-hop group will perform the legendary EP live in full, alongside fan favourites from across their career.

We
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/home-brew-presents-last-week-rotorua/200030607213304
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua
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- **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**: 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
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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**: Live Music from Jeripoca The Music of Brazil
  - **Description**: Be transported to Brazil by the sounds of Jeripoca.

While drawing elements of world music and jazz to craft their sound, Jeripoca play music from Brazil including artists like Baden Powell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Joao Bosco, Gal Costa and João Gil
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/live-music-from-jeripoca-the-music-of-brazil/200030531350914
  - **Venue**: 1141 Eruera st, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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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**: Drag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it (8:30pm - Late show)! - Rotorua
  - **Description**: Three hilarious games of bingo, fab prizes and a dazzling drag show!About this EventDrag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it! - RotoruaGet ready for a fabulous night of bingo like you've neve
  - **Venue**: Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
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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**: Burn the Floor
  - **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**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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- **Event Name**: Rotomoana Talks | Learnings from the Te Arawa Lakes
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of presentations from young researchers working to find out more about our lakes! Featuring:

💧'Kaitiaki Waitī Short Film Screening' with Jamie McCaskill & Pascal Otis
💧'Waitiaki Tohu Taiao Journal - Hapū-led monitoring in Tūwharet
  - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre
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- **Event Name**: Retreat for Parents of Disabled Children - Rest, Respite and Supportive Connection  (August 2026)
  - **Description**: We all know that being a parent of a disabled child can sometimes stretch us to our limits. We also know that so much of our energy is dedicated to some form of caregiving that, over time, it can become very hard to 'switch off' that caregiving part of ou
  - **Venue**: Redwoods Rotorua
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- **Event Name**: Drag Queen Bingo with Anita Wigl'it!
  - **Description**: Three hilarious games of bingo, fab prizes and a dazzling drag show!  Drag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it - don't wait!  Drag Queen Bingo is always a SELL OUT Event!

Get ready for a fabulous night of bingo like you've never experienced before! Join us in the u
  - **Venue**: 1182 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
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- **Event Name**: 🌴🎶 NOVO-CHELLA 2026 🎶🌴
  - **Description**: 🌴🎶 NOVO-CHELLA 2026 🎶🌴
A Festival with a Difference

Get ready for an unforgettable night of colour, music, incredible food, and giving back!

Join us at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside for NOVO-CHELLA 2026 – our festival-inspired charity event raising funds for
  - **Venue**: Lake End Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
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- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Throwback. 80s Party
  - **Description**: Step back into the decade of bigger hair, bigger hits and even bigger nights!

Good Eastern Taphouse is turning back the clock for the ultimate 80s party, packed with live music, iconic throwback tunes, spot prizes, best-dressed prizes, Guess the Song and
  - **Venue**: 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter Marathon
  - **Description**: Calling all witches, wizards and Muggles. Return to Hogwarts for the ultimate Harry Potter movie marathon as we screen all eight magical adventures across one unforgettable weekend.

Relive every spell, every Quidditch match and every epic battle on the b
  - **Venue**: 1281 Eruera Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

- [Live Music Events Today in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/live-music--today)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** The Ultimate Throwback. 80s Party (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010), Home Brew | Presents Last Week | Rotorua (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua), Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Pig & Whistle, Rotorua (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:30 pm at Pig & Whistle Historic Pub), 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 12:00 pm at Village Green Rotorua), Live Music from Jeripoca The Music of Brazil (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1141 Eruera st, Rotorua, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Rotorua this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** The Ultimate Throwback. 80s Party (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010), Live Music from Jeripoca The Music of Brazil (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1141 Eruera st, Rotorua, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Rotorua in August 2026?
  - **A:** The Ultimate Throwback. 80s Party (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010), Live Music from Jeripoca The Music of Brazil (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1141 Eruera st, Rotorua, New Zealand).
- **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 279 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010, Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua, 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 Good Eastern Taphouse, Live Nation New Zealand, 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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