Festival news

Festival news

Newtown Festival 2024 Performers Applications are now open !

We are welcoming applications for Newtown Festival on Sunday 3 March 2024- open from now until September. ... more

The 2023 Stalls List is online

So many wonderful stalls - take time to have a good look at what's on offer! ... more

Mana Wāhine showcased at Newtown Festival 2023

This year's kaupapa for the Tangata Whenua Stage is dedicated to our wāhine. ... more

Children’s Programme

The Children's Programme has arrived! Check out all the performances we have in store this Newtown Festival for you and the little ones! ... more

Parrotdog’s Newtown Festival Beer & Stage Launch Party

Your favourite street party's pre-party is on Friday this week ... more

Festival Map

This Newtown Festival 2023 map shows the road closures, the traffic diversions and all the stages and other attractions. ... more

Stall Applications Close on February 1

Thank you to all the stallholders who have booked for our Festival this year! We are looking forward to welcoming you on March 5th. If you haven't applied yet don't delay! ... more

Announcing the 2023 Newtown Festival Performance Programme!

Newtown Festival is back and better than ever with over 150 acts across 16 stages! Spread along Riddiford and its side streets, we present our 2023 performance programme! ... more

2023 Stallholder Applications are Open Now

We welcome your stall application for Sunday March 5th 2023! ... more

Newtown Festival 2023 Performers Applications are now open !

Come one come all ! We are happy to announce we are now welcoming applications for Newtown Festival on Sunday 5 March 2023. ... more

The Newtown Festival we know and love cannot take place in 2022

We have been blessed with 25 years of awesome Newtown Festivals, and we’re planning to keep the spirit of Newtown Festival alive during 2022 as we focus on bringing you a spectacular event in 2023. ... more