Wairarapa MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY 10 – 12 January, 2025
Celebrating 10 years running, there’s a fantastic line-up coming to you for the 2025 Wairarapa Music in the Country festival at the Tauherenikau Racing and Events Center.
From Friday 10th until Sunday 12th January, you’ll be blown away by the amazing calibre of some of NZ’s finest multi-award-winning musicians with distinguished careers both nationally and internationally.
The festival offers opportunities for everyone to get involved. Visiting and emerging musicians are encouraged to share their songs and talent onstage throughout the weekend with ever popular walk-up sessions.
A range of family-friendly activities, including a learn to line-dance class and oversized games like Connect Four, Hoopla, Jenga, and Noughts and Crosses will be available.
*This event is partnered with Trust House, an organisation committed to supporting projects that benefit the wider community.
Tickets & pricing
* Children 15 years and under are free!
Friday Single Day/Night Pass – Standard $40
Saturday Single Day/Night Pass – Standard $40
Saturday Single Day Pass – Premium $60
Sunday Single Day Pass – Standard $20
Three Day Festival Pass for 1 – Standard $65
Three Day Festival Pass for One Person- Premium $85
Three Day Festival Pass for Two People – Premium $170
Three Day Festival Pass for Two People – Standard $130
Single Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival for 1 – Standard $50
Single Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival for 2 – Premium $130
Single Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival Package for 2 – Standard $110
Three Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival Package for 1 – Standard $95
Three Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Premium Festival Package for 1 – Premium $115
Three Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival Package for 2 – Standard $160
Three Night Tenting, Motorhome & Caravan Festival Package for 2 – Premium $195
Gourmet platter for 1 $30.00
Gourmet platter for 4 $100
Collect Saturday between 12pm – 4pm from bar area.
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Tell me more about the festival…
Wairarapa Music in the Country is the perfect weekend escape for motorhomes and caravans, a fantastic day and night out for families and a musical paradise for toe tappers near and far.
We’ll have food and beverage options available for purchase throughout the event, but you can beat the queues by pre-ordering a gourmet picnic platter box now. These are available in small (suitable for one person) or large (suitable for four people) sizes and will be available for collection on the afternoon of Saturday 11th January. Purchase these through Eventfinda when you purchase your tickets!
What can I bring?
Alcohol:
This is a licenced event, so no BYO alcohol – we will have a bar open across the festival for beverage purchases.
Food:
We’ll have food options onsite, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own picnic treats! Gourmet hamper orders close on Wednesday 3 January – order yours here
Dogs:
Dogs are welcome on lead at your motorhome or tent site, but are prohibited in event area.
Seating:
If you’ve not booked premium grandstand seats then be sure to pack a rug and some deck chairs (even bean bags) so you can grab yourself a good spot to enjoy the entertainment. If bringing shade, please be mindful of those sitting behind you.