Performer Applications
July 14, 2020
PSA: Performer EOIs are now open! ... more
Festival news
Stall Bookings are open for 2021
August 6, 2020
The next Newtown Festival is on March 7th 2021. You can make your stall bookings now. ... more
Newtown Festival Loves Local!
April 30, 2020
Support your favourite cafes, shops, creative artists and local services. Newtown Festival has set up a directory of local businesses - check them out here for what they’re offering, contact details and how to order. ... more
The show will go on! COVD-19 event update.
March 7, 2020
We are following the Ministry of Health's recommendation to not alter any arrangements for public events. The Ministry of Health states "the most important thing to do is to practice good hygiene. ... more
Don McGlashan
March 5, 2020
Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand is thrilled to be hosting Don McGlashan on the Living Wage Stage at Newtown Festival this weekend. ... more
Festival director Martin Hanley plays favourites with Kim Hill on RNZ
February 19, 2020
Newtown Festival Director Martin Hanley plays favourites on RNZ. ... more
Last call for stallholders!
January 27, 2020
Stall bookings will close on February 1st - or sooner if we are full! ... more
Newtown Festival 2020 Performance Programme Announcement
December 13, 2019
We humbly present a lovingly curated Newtown Festival 2020 lineup featuring all of our favourites ... more
Mara TK announced to headline Newtown Festival 2020
December 4, 2019
The prolific and spirited community leader and Newtown local Mara TK will present a very special Wellington premiere of new waiata ... more
Newtown Festival 2018 Highlights
November 19, 2019
Throwback to the 2018 festival day with a clip brought to you by Renegade Peach with music by Bad Friend. ... more
Louis Baker brings it all back to Newtown
November 18, 2019
Newtown Festival presents their next headline act: soulful singer-songwriter Louis Baker ... more
Polish Christmas Market: Saturday 16th November
November 11, 2019
This is a European-style Christmas market at Dom Polski. Its a great way to start your festive season. ... more
Tiny Ruins announced to headline Newtown Festival 2020
October 14, 2019
The Tiny Ruins full band is set to perform on the RadioActive.FM & Coffee Supreme South Stage (production support by CoCA Massey). ... more
Stall bookings are open!
June 11, 2019
Follow the links to Book a Stall for all the information you need - and then book your stall online. ... more
Check out the 2019 Performers Archive
May 28, 2019
View the performance programme for previous Newtown Festivals ... more
