Wairarapa Country Music Festival | 29 – 31
January 2021
We have an incredible lineup of country music legends for our 2021 festival.
The Wairarapa Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau is fast becoming recognised as a weekend full of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The 2021 festival will be one of the biggest events yet with an epic lineup of Kiwi talent that will have everyone kicking up their heels. Hosted at the iconic Tauherenikau racecourse, the Wairarapa Racing Club once again looks forward to welcoming visitors from all over the country to the picturesque grounds at the base of the Tararua ranges.
Legendary NZ songstress Jodi Vaughan will be headlining the 2021 festival, an icon of the Kiwi country music scene she will also be debuting a new project at the festival so make sure you’re there to witness some history in the making. Returning after a great reception in 2020, Ainslie Allen will be performing tracks from her newly released album as well as crowd favourites that saw her take home Country Entertainer of the Year in 2018.
Aly Cook, famous across Australasia for her dedication to the arts will be joining our lineup performing from her hit-making records including ‘Caught in the Middle’ that includes a co-write with renowned Golden guitar winner Allan Caswell. The 2021 festival will also see us welcome Eddie Low. Winner of the Country Music Legend award in 2009, Eddie is renowned for his effortless vocals, beautiful ballads and talent as a multi-instrumentalist.
Last but definitely not least, Grandaddy of Country, Wayne R. Heath will be playing his Nashville to New Zealand show that celebrates his, more than, 50 years in show business.
The 2021 festival will run over the final weekend of January which also happens to be Auckland Anniversary weekend, the perfect opportunity to plan a mini-break in the Wairarapa.
Rose & Smith – Serving up a Feast
Rose & Smith is known for its spectacular outdoor kitchen which served up an American Style BBQ featuring Slow Cooked Ribs, Brisket and many more tempting dishes for our festival-goers. Resident chef Dale Keith is a master of coal grills, fire pits and spit roast; transforming the best of Wairarapa produce and protein into fresh, tasty fare to whet your appetite.
Check out the lineup
From classic country to original music and alternative tunes. The stars of our 2021 festival all bring a unique sound to the stage, check out more about them below.
Jodi Vaughan
In a career now spanning over 30 years, Jodi Vaughan is a legend in New Zealand Country Music. Don’t miss the debut of a brand new project she is bringing to the festival.
Eddie Low
A country music legend, Eddie has been said to have a ‘voice in a million’. Don’t miss his return to our stage for 2021.
Ainslie Allen
New Zealand Country Entertainer of the Year 2018 Ainslie Allen is no stranger to the entertainment world starting her stage career at a young age.
Aly Cook
Aly Cook will be joining our lineup performing from her hit-making album ‘Caught in the Middle’.
Marian Burns
Marian is a crowd favourite at the festival. Fierce on the fiddle, she will have you tapping your feet and out of your seat on the dance floor.
Katie Thompson
Katie’s music is described as ‘Kiwi’ roots, pop and country, she’s been honing her craft over many years around the world and we’re looking forward to welcoming her to our festival for the first time.
Wayne R. Heath
Wayne R. Heath has enjoyed well over 50yrs of experience as a singer, entertainer and recording artist. His signature show “Nashville to New Zealand” attracts large followings.
Tickets & pricing
Below is a list of all pricing options for the Country Music Festival. Please note, with the exception of the Family Pass all prices listed are for one adult unless otherwise stated.
Tickets are available at Eventfinda.
| Three Day Pass | $50.00 |
| Single Day Passes | |
| Friday | $20.00 |
| Saturday | $40.00 |
| Saturday – Premium Grandstand Seats (Limited to 500 tickets) | $60.00 |
| Sunday | $20.00 |
| One Day Family Pass – Saturday | $90.00 |
| (Two adults and two children 15 and under. Each additional child over 16 $10.00) | |
| One Day Family Pass – Friday or Sunday | $50.00 |
| (Two adults and two children 15 and under. Each additional child over 16 $10.00) | |
Motorhome and Caravan Packages
| Weekend Package for Two | $130.00 |
| (Three-day pass per adult, with parking per Motorhome or Caravan for three nights) | |
| Premium Weekend Package for Two | $170.00 |
| (Three-day pass per adult with allocated grandstand seating on Saturday, and parking per Motorhome or Caravan for three nights) |
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| Premium Weekend Package for One | $80.00 (Premium $120.00) |
| (Three-day pass per adult, with parking per Motorhome or Caravan for three nights) | |
| Tent Sites | $15.00 |
| (Price per tent – admission additional) | |
Galleries
View images from all of the previous festivals right back to 2016!