Performer EOIs Are Open !
July 2, 2021
Applications are open from 2 July - 3 September 2021 ... more
Festival news
The Newtown Festival we know and love cannot take place in 2022
December 21, 2021
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
Another successful Festival!
April 12, 2021
And a very special "Thank You" to a group of sponsors who contributed so that children and their families didn't have to pay to enjoy all the carnival rides! ... more
What you need to know about the Newtown Festival
April 9, 2021
All you need to know about the Newtown Festival this Sunday ... more
Stage Changes!
April 1, 2021
We have heaps of stage changes this year - check out the rundown here! ... more
Updated Programme for April 11th!
March 30, 2021
The updated Newtown Fest Programme for April 11th is here! ... more
Artists that can’t make the new date
March 25, 2021
Thank you to the following artists who can sadly no longer make the new festival date. Check them out here! ... more
Weekend Events – starting Saturday 20th March 2021
March 18, 2021
There are two very special events in Newtown this weekend -the Great Newtown Garage Sale, and Newtown Open Studios ... more
Newtown Festival is now on Sunday 11th April 2021!
March 3, 2021
We’re so excited to announce that Newtown Festival 2021 will be back in April! ... more
Newtown Festival 2021 will not go ahead on Sunday 7 March
February 28, 2021
Kia ora folks
Well, we’ve talked to a lot of people this morning - from our MPs, the MoH to our key festival organisers ... more
Changes in Covid alert levels…
Like the rest of NZ, the Newtown Festival crew are well aware of the changes to COVID-19 alert levels. At HQ we’ll be talking to our key organisers and the MoH today and tom ... more
At Covid-19 Level 1 the Festival goes ahead!
February 18, 2021
Read on for our advice on what to do on the day! ... more
Stall bookings are closing soon!
January 20, 2021
Bookings will be open till January 31st, and after that we will start allocating stall sites. Go to 'Book a Stall' above to make your booking. ... more
Announcing the Newtown Festival Performance Programme
December 17, 2020
With over 150 performances across 15 stages, and taking up space along Riddiford and its side streets, we present our performance programme. ... more
Announcing Rei & Diggy Dupé
December 14, 2020
We are excited to announce two incredible and acclaimed artists on the up and up and ready to take over the world. ... more
Announcing Laughton Kora as the next headline act
November 30, 2020
Laughton Kora (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Pūkeko) joins us to headline the Tangata Whenua Stage at Newtown Festival. ... more
Newtown Festival Keepcups
November 20, 2020
Purchase a limited edition Newtown Festival keepcup! ... more
Announcing Estère for 2021
November 6, 2020
Newtown Festival welcomes singer and producer Estère to lead its 2021 bill on Sunday 7 March 2021. Self-described as “electric blue witch hop”, the illustrious and idiosyncratic Estère with all-star band will grace our South Stage, which is kindly supported by RadioActive, Coffee Supreme and Massey’s Te Rewa o Puanga, School of Music & Creative Media Production. ... more
Attention Stallholders!
October 19, 2020
Have you booked and paid for your stall yet? The Early Bird prices come to an end at the end of October, and full price applies from November 1st. ... more
2020 Highlights Video
October 15, 2020
We have a brand new video from our new videographer Paasca with some great moments from the glorious day we had at our 2020 festival way back in March. ... more
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
Festival director Martin Hanley plays favourites with Kim Hill on RNZ
February 19, 2020
Newtown Festival Director Martin Hanley plays favourites on RNZ. ... more
