Bic Runga announced for Newtown Festival 2019
December 11, 2018
Newtown Festival is elated to present the iconic Bic Runga to headline the RadioActive.FM & Coffee Supreme South Stage (South Riddiford Street). ... more
Festival news
Newtown Festival 2019 Performance Programme Announcement
December 18, 2018
Among the fabulous lineup of over a hundred acts from Newtown and beyond, including the already announced headlines Ria Hall and Bic Runga, Newtown Festival presents a programme featuring emerging talent alongside established favourites. ... more
Ria Hall announced for Newtown Festival 2019
December 7, 2018
Newtown Festival is thrilled to announce a very special performance by ‘korokoro tui’ Ria Hall to headline on the Tangata Whenua Stage (North Riddiford Street) for the upcoming festival on Sunday 3 March 2019. ... more
The Newtown Festival 2019 programme will be announced soon!
November 29, 2018
The stage coordinators have almost finished programming Newtown Festival's stages ... more
Polish Christmas Market: Saturday 17th November
November 14, 2018
This is a European-style Christmas market at Dom Polski. Its a great way to start your festive season. ... more
Do you want a stall at Newtown Festival, March 3rd 2019?
October 3, 2018
Don't delay - early bird prices end on 10th November, so book and pay before then. ... more
Bloom Collective’s Launch Party: Saturday September 8th, 3-6pm
August 15, 2018
Newtown's NEW Community Music & Arts Centre is going live ... more
Performer applications for Newtown Festival 3rd March 2019 closing 1st September
Send us your application before September 1st! ... more
Death Ray Records celebrates 5 years in Newtown!
August 8, 2018
Head honcho, falla Boss Dude and co have a rad as party for ya'll. ... more
Call out for Expressions of Interest from Performers for Newtown Festival 2019
July 1, 2018
We are now accepting applications 1 July-1 September 2018 for the next Newtown Festival to be held on Sunday 3 March 2019. ... more
Performers Archive is now live
May 28, 2018
View the performance programme for previous Newtown Festivals ... more
2019 Stall bookings are open now
April 12, 2018
The 2019 Festival will be on Sunday March 3rd, and market stall bookings have started coming in - come and join us! ... more
Thank You to all who contributed to the the 2018 Newtown Festival
April 9, 2018
Newtown’s once-a-year family-friendly street party ramped it up for 2018 with 14 stages of fantastic musical talent and an incredible array of delicious flavours and well-crafted goods at over 420 market stalls. The Festival Trustees and the Festival Committee thank everyone who made this possible. ... more
Great Newtown Garage Sale – this Saturday!
March 5, 2018
There will be garage sales all over Newtown on Saturday 10th March – and our official map makes it easy to find the sales. ... more
Stallholder update
February 24, 2018
We're working on sending out stallholder packs at the moment. Hang tight if you haven't received yours yet. ... more
We have found our Zero Waste heroes!
February 8, 2018
We are welcoming Nina Atkinson and Cam Leslie to our Festival Team, they will be working together to coordinate the waste management systems for our Festival. ... more
We are looking for a Zero Waste Coordinator for Fair Day
January 27, 2018
Do you know your compostables from your recyclables? You might be the one we are looking for! ... more
Applications for bands are closed for 2018
January 19, 2018
Thank you to all the bands and other performers who expressed an interest in playing at the Newtown Festival on March 4th. ... more
Free Concert: Newtown Rocksteady.
January 9, 2018
Carrara Park, 5.30 - 7.30pm Friday 12th January. Newtown Rocksteady's first performance was in Carrara Park just over 10 years ago - and this concert welcomes them home. ... more
