Wairarapa MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY 10 – 12 January, 2025
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS RUNNING
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 16 years and under are free!
3-Day Pass – $65 – $85*
Friday or Saturday Day Pass – $40 – $80*
Sunday Day pass – $20
1 Day Pass + 1 Night Accommodation **
Single – $50
Double $110 – $130 **
3 Day Pass + 3 Nights’ Accommodation**
Single – $95 – $115*
Double – $160 – $195 *
*Premium tickets include allocated grandstand seating
**Accommodation for Tents/Motorhome/Caravan.
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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 licensed event, so no BYO alcohol – we will have a bar open across the festival for beverage purchases. Alcohol/ BYO is however permitted at your campsite.
Food:
We’ll have food options onsite, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own picnic treats!
Gourmet grazing platters are available to order for Saturday Only.
Orders close on Wednesday 3 January – order yours here
Seating:
If have not 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.
Dogs:
Dogs are welcome on lead at your motorhome or tent site, but are prohibited in event area.