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

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Waimate 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 Waimate. 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 Waimate.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Trending Events in Waimate

- **Event Name**: Fly My Pretties - Waitaki Arts Festival, Oamaru
  - **Description**: Tickets on sale NOW - https://bit.ly/45YdvI9

Fly My Pretties - Oamaru Opera House
8pm, Friday October 16, 2026

Fly My Pretties will head to the Waitaki Arts Festival for the first time for a special one-off performance at the beautiful Oamaru Opera Hous
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Twizel Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Small Town. Big Creativity.

Join us for the inaugural Twizel Arts Festival – a vibrant weekend celebrating creativity in the heart of the Mackenzie.

Across three days, Twizel will come alive with workshops, performances, exhibitions, markets and interac
  - **Venue**: Twizel - Mackenzie Country NZ
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- **Event Name**: Greg Johnson 60 - Oamaru - Opera House
  - **Description**: LA-based Kiwi singer-songwriter Greg Johnson brings his career-spanning tour to beautiful venues around NZ in celebration of his 60th birthday. 

The Greg Johnson 60 tour features favourites and hits like Isabelle, Don’t Wait Another Day, Save Yourself, N
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend is a fun and iconic multisport event set in the heart of the Mackenzie Basin.

Join us in Twizel on 24–25 October 2026 for a weekend of running, mountain biking, kayaking, kids’ events, and the ultimate Hard Laboure
  - **Venue**: Twizel
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- **Event Name**: HomeComing | Somatic Dance + Ritual Retreat
  - **Description**: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠
A 3-Day Somatic Dance + Retreat
Facilitated by Lili Eve and Marissa Lianne

9-11 October 2026

There comes a moment when the noise becomes too loud.

The endless doing.
The responsibilities.
The expectations.
The pressure to keep it all togethe
  - **Venue**: Lake Ohau Quarters
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- **Event Name**: Technomatic
  - **Description**: Welcome to Technomatic Campout Oct '26.

Our venue is Danseys Pass Holiday Park, situated on the magestic Maerewhenua River. 

A peaceful rural camping ground nestled beside the Maerewhenua River. This is the ideal spot for long hot sunny days by the rive
  - **Venue**: Dansey's Pass Holiday Park
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- **Event Name**: Decadia string quartet @ Victorian Garden Party 2026
  - **Description**: Serenading the punters in the gardens. Our 9th year associated with this event 🎉
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Public Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Echoes of Pink Floyd - Oamaru Opera House NZ - 60 Years of Pink Floyd
  - **Description**: Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with their ground-breaking soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. 2025 marks the diamond anniversary of Pink Floyd's inception, and to honour this milestone
  - **Venue**: Oamaru Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Kōwhai Grove 2027
  - **Description**: Kōwhai Grove returns to Gunns Bush, Waimate for 2027.

Three days in the bush on one of the best sound systems in the country. No big sponsorships, no funding bodies. Just a CHCH community that drives south every January because the music, the people and
  - **Venue**: Gunns Bush Rd, Hunter, Waimate 7978, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Waimate?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Waimate 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 Waimate?
  - **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 types of Live Music events can I find in Waimate?
  - **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 Waimate?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Waimate.

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