# Music Events in Whakatane 2026 | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Whakatane. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Farming Like Grandad 2026
  - **Description**: 🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day! 🌟

Come and experience the excitement at FLG 2025

🪓Woodchopping Competitions hosted by the Rotorua Axemen's Club! Here’s what you can look forward to:
Woodchopping Events: Watch skilled competitors in chainsaw, underhand,
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/farming-like-grandad-2026/200029201230335
  - **Venue**: Te Teko Racecourse
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  - **Categories**: kids, contests, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern
  - **Description**: Landslide is a 6-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 13yrs, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits!

Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/landslide-fleetwood-mac-stevie-nicks-tribute-show-ohope-beach-tavern/200029642035928
  - **Venue**: Ohope Beach Tavern
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Navy In Concert - Whakatāne
  - **Description**: Join the RNZN Band in the Whakatāne RSA for a concert featuring some of New Zealand's finest musicians, including Whakatāne's own Luke Spence on euphonium.

The Band will be bringing stirring marches, virtuosic solos and toe tapping selections for a great
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    - Count: 28
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/navy-in-concert-whakatāne/200029830552231
  - **Venue**: RSA Whakatane
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: The Big Fat Greek Cypriot Lunch
  - **Description**: A vibrant Greek Cypriot feast with food, music, and fun.

Experience true Cypriot hospitality at this meze-style vegetarian long lunch hosted by YiaYia’s Little Kitchen at the charming Awakaponga Hall near Matatā. Share a meal with friends you’ve not yet
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/the-big-fat-greek-cypriot-lunch/200029755273903
  - **Venue**: Awakaponga Hall
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Nose to Tail BBQ Feast
  - **Description**: Low & Slow BBQ Experience + Live Music

Join us at The Smokin’ Goose for a great night out.

This isn’t your standard dinner — it’s a full low & slow BBQ experience focused on bold flavours, great cooking, and making the most of the whole animal t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/nose-to-tail-bbq-feast/200029747299458
  - **Venue**: The Smokin' Goose
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, entertainment, workshops, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: AOTANGO Quintet - A Century of Tango
  - **Description**: AOTANGO Quintet

Andrew Beer, Violin
Lorelle McNaughton, Piano
Gordon Hill, Double bass
Sam Swindells, Guitar
Grayson Masefield, Accordion

Performing in Piazzolla’s original quintet formation, A Century of Tango traverses the evolution of tango from belo
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 11:15 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/aotango-quintet-a-century-of-tango/200029922127549
  - **Venue**: St. George & St. John's Church
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Festivals, Concerts, performances, Sports, Exhibitions, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Am foghar Ceilidh
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of Scottish Culture, with dancing, music and a light supper served. 

The "Ode to the Haggis" will be officiated, with raffles and spot prices, as well as "Best Dressed" awarded on the night.

Music & Dance Calling will be provi
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/am-foghar-ceilidh/200029865434838
  - **Venue**: 2 Ranfurly Ct, Kawerau 3127, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: MTE Finale at Hotel Matata
  - **Description**: Come Jojn us for the Big Finale

In Celebration of NZ Music Month 2026, join us in celebrating local musicians & honouring legends.

While fundraising & raising awareness in the fight against Cancer.

All proceeds will go towards the Oncology Unit
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/mte-finale-at-hotel-matata/200029919714606
  - **Venue**: Hotel Matata
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, charities

## Trending Events in Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Smoke on the Water
  - **Description**: A smoky four-course dinner and open-fire cooking demo.

Join Fisherman’s Wharf for a spectacular evening celebrating the craft of open-fire cooking. Enjoy a smoky four-course dinner, paired with drinks, and cooked entirely over live flames by talented che
  - **Venue**: Fisherman's Wharf Café
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- **Event Name**: Shucked & Poured: Ōhiwa Oysters x Mata Beer
  - **Description**: A bold beer-and-oyster pairing experience celebrating local flavours.

This guided tasting brings together freshly shucked Tio Ōhiwa oysters with a curated selection of Mata beers. Guests will explore how different beer styles enhance the briny, full-bodi
  - **Venue**: Mata Beer
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- **Event Name**: Farming Like Grandad 2026
  - **Description**: 🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day! 🌟

Come and experience the excitement at FLG 2025

🪓Woodchopping Competitions hosted by the Rotorua Axemen's Club! Here’s what you can look forward to:
Woodchopping Events: Watch skilled competitors in chainsaw, underhand,
  - **Venue**: Te Teko Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: Mystery Food Tour
  - **Description**: Embark on a culinary adventure around Whakatāne! On this Mystery Food Tour, you’ll enjoy a degustation lunch featuring some of the town’s best flavours. Hosted by Virginia Jeeves, a passionate foodie and part of the Epic Whakatāne Marketing team, you’ll v
  - **Venue**: Whakatane
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- **Event Name**: Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour
  - **Description**: A campfire feast under stars with The Big Smoke BBQ and The Run 15 Events.

This isn’t just dinner, it’s an exploration of the fundamentals of flavour and the senses. Experience the power of smoke, charcoal and open flame with an exclusive menu set in a s
  - **Venue**: The Run15 Events
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- **Event Name**: Le Repas Vagabond
  - **Description**: A 12-course wandering meal of chef-led surprises inspired by Spanish, French, and Mediterranean flavours.

Le Repas Vagabond, meaning The Wandering Meal, is a one-night-only pop-up, serving 12 surprise courses created by three chefs drawing from their Spa
  - **Venue**: Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue
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- **Event Name**: All You Can Eat Taco Night
  - **Description**: A bold taco feast for hungry festival-goers.

For two nights only, Cadera will be serving an all-you-can-eat taco feast designed for those who love flavour and aren’t afraid to push their limits. Enjoy endless tacos featuring your favourite fillings, chic
  - **Venue**: Cadera - Mexican Bar and Restaurant
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- **Event Name**: Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern
  - **Description**: Landslide is a 6-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 13yrs, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits!

Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way
  - **Venue**: Ohope Beach Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Bay of Plenty Charity Fishing Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to see all young people realise their full potential! Our Charity Fishing Tournament helps us raise funds to continue our work here in the Eastern Bay - Get behind this fun family event and support BBBS - every registered an
  - **Venue**: Whakatane, New Zealand 3120
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Farming Like Grandad 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Te Teko Racecourse), Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Ohope Beach Tavern), Navy In Concert - Whakatāne (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am at RSA Whakatane), The Big Fat Greek Cypriot Lunch (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 am at Awakaponga Hall), Nose to Tail BBQ Feast (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am at The Smokin' Goose).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Whakatane this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Farming Like Grandad 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Te Teko Racecourse), The Big Fat Greek Cypriot Lunch (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 am at Awakaponga Hall).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Whakatane in April 2026?
  - **A:** Farming Like Grandad 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Te Teko Racecourse), Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Ohope Beach Tavern), Navy In Concert - Whakatāne (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 am at RSA Whakatane), The Big Fat Greek Cypriot Lunch (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 am at Awakaponga Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Whakatane on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Whakatane?
  - **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 Music events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Whakatane include Te Teko Racecourse, Ohope Beach Tavern, RSA Whakatane.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Whakatane include Farming Like Grandad, Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show, Royal New Zealand Navy Band.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Whakatane?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Whakatane.

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