An evening with sad boxer, MOppy, and DJ Chris Foot (aka Badgers Den) sad boxer returns for their only show of 2025! Following a wildly productive year, expect a loud, unhinged, and irreverent performance. They'll be playing lo-fi bangers from their growing catalogue, including tracks from their new vinyl album, out in November. MOppy (Thom Burton) joins […]
Funk'N it out for 2025's last time in collaboration with National Open Studio Day Beats n eatsfunk n coffeeit's gonna be solid enough to make day of it Saturday 29th November 10am-2pm @ Quarry Arts Centre More about Amber's Kitchen here. Including the delicious toasted sandwich menu. Stay tuned to more of Beagles favourite local […]
Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time â Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World. Running from 5th to 30th November, the tour charts a course from Invercargill in the […]
To mark the release of their new album 'Dream Believe Achieve' out November 14, 2025 via 1:12 and Flying Nun Records, Aotearoa punk band Dick Move will embark on a national headline tour. Known for their loud, fast, and high-energy live shows, Dick Move will bring their signature no-holds-barred performance and new album to a […]
Join the Whangarei Youth Music community at our vibrant concert to welcome summer and the holiday season. Our annual celebratory concert will be showcasing all of our musicians from the littlies in the junior choir and recorder groups to the advanced musicians of orchestra and concert band. The repertoire will range from classical to pop […]
Springboard 2025 Round 2 is here! Music from a range of rangatahi artists sharing their talent live on stage. This events line up: BANDWIDTH RIOT Bandwidth Riot is a 4 piece, high-energy Kiwi Alt-Rock band gaining national attention with their raw, immersive, live preformances. Winners of the Far North Smokefreerockquest, the band has opened and […]
The dream was a simple one... to bring live music gigs back to the TĹŤtĹŤkÄkÄ Coast! So join us on the longest day of the year... to skank out in the sun and turn our dreams into reality! Upstairs at the Anglers Club is the spot that will be blessed by the three amazing bands […]
ROLL UP, ROLL UP â THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! New Zealandâs biggest and most fabulous traveling fair is rolling back into town â and youâre invited! Weâre bringing grassroots charm, vintage flair, and old-school fun to town â a joyride for all ages! Whether […]
Award winning duo Alex Seel and Jon Sanders tour NZ with their unique singer songwriter/world music blend of guitar and bouzouki. âQuantum leapingâ says the Irish Times. âCaptivating, exhilarating and dynamicâ said the Rhein Zeitung. Paul Simon goes Arabic. Kerry polkas meet melodies from Mali. View Seel &Â Sanders website. https://youtu.be/bh9EcNjVGI4
TOWN BASIN CARNIVAL â WHANGÄREI Saturday 7th February 2026 ⢠10.00AM â 4.00PMTown Basin, Waterfront, WhangÄrei Get ready for a full day of ART, CRAFTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, FOOD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY FUN!Join us along the stunning Town Basin Waterfront Trail as we transform the area into a vibrant celebration of creativity and local pride.  Community […]
Come along for live music in one of Whangarei's most atmospheric places - the tunnels at Whangarei Quarry Gardens! Every Saturday afternoon in February, we'll have singer-songwriter acoustic sets, featuring talented local musicians from opera to acoustic folk. Performer: Lynn Walters Lynn is a multi-award-winning songwriter who is primarily a musical storyteller, who uses her […]
Make this Valentines one to remember, whether you're flying solo or with the one you love you won't want to miss Wellington's dark prince of Folk. Bill Hickman is an intense, lyrical singer/songwriter from Wellington. A long serving stalwart of New Zealand stages, Bill has played in bands (The Shot Band, Billy Bones, Parcel of […]
International pressure meets local fire as Bass Invaders lands in WhangÄrei for a full-scale Drum & Bass takeover. One night. One system. No holding back. We have the Return of Nick Gavin AKA IMMUNO all the way from Hong Kong alongside FUWA.WAV with locals FutureType this will be an incredible night not to miss. On the […]
Another epic round of Pig vs. Shark coming your way, featuring NZ punk legends Fireshark and local maniacs Wavepig facing off for punk supremacy, backed up by the hard hitting locals 99 Ghosts and The Betty Stevens Band. Stay tuned to more of Beagles favourite local events here
After the immense fun we all had at Love Bug Returns before Christmas, we couldn't wait to get together again. This is a smaller, central Whangarei bar, the PA sounds great, the capacity is only 100 people and it is normally pretty quiet of an evening until 11 oâclock. We will be releasing a limited […]
 TÄlofa lava, MÄlĹ e lelei, Kia ora whÄnau! Weâre excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride!  Theme for 2026: âNurturing Our Cultural Roots, by Strengthening Our Health,â A reminder of where we come from, the ancestors who paved the way, and the collective strength […]
Join Midnight Green at Beer & Loathing off the back of their sophomore album release - Predatory Applause aswell as the lead up to the release of their third album - with support from Ness! Friday 13th March, 8.30pm @ Beer & Loathing Midnight Green are an 5-piece alternative meo-soul group led by the powerhouse […]
YES. We are kicking of another season of goodness!This coming Saturday! 14th March! 10:30 - 1:30Corban Dallas and Jasper will be keeping us murky yet chilled! Bangin coffee from @turningpointcoffeenz and shiznic food by us.. the Hospo Mafia crew GET AMONGST IT AND TELL THE PEOPLE TO GET DOWN AND BONCE#whangareiloveithere #coffee #music #goodvibes More about Amber's Kitchen here. Including […]
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM The Harmonic Resonators Manawa Tour - WhangÄrei Forum North Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and heartwarming connection with Aotearoaâs favourite whÄnau band The Harmonic Resonators, returning to the stage with their signature blend of luscious harmonies, soulful country guitar, waiata MÄori, […]
NZâs âQueen of Discoâ, Louâana, reveals magnetic and mystical album DISCO WITCH and New Zealand tour Aotearoaâs very own Queen of Disco, Louâana, has today released her highly-anticipated sophomore album, aptly titled DISCO WITCH, alongside a corresponding New Zealand tour for March 2026 to celebrate. Rooted in nu-disco, soul, and funk, Louâana weaves nostalgic grooves […]
ArtBeat is back â and itâs heading to Dargaville. This March, Creative Northland is hosting ArtBeat at the Dargaville Riverside Gardens, celebrating art, culture, and community. Come over to the west coast, bring the whÄnau, and support local creativity. ArtBeat, Saturday 21 March 10am-2pm @ Dargaville Riverside Gardens Visit creativenorthland.com/artbeat for more info […]
Aotearoa's bluegrass explorers, You, Me, Everybody, bring their new album, Midnight to OneOneSix. Rooted in tradition but unafraid to innovate, the band blends virtuosic musicianship with gracious arrangements to create a progressive acoustic sound that reaches well beyond classic Americana. Their live shows offer plenty of toe-tapping energy, yet itâs their creative fearlessness, soaring dynamics […]
Karaoke Burlesque is back for round 2! Choose your song & your performer and let the magic unfold. Experience the excitement of Burlesque & Karaoke combined, a spectacle for all. The burlesque performers have no idea what song they'll be performing to keeping us all on our toes and highly entertained! Sing your song while […]
Weâre truly thrilled at this new opportunity to bring our musical whÄnau from TÄmaki Makaurau ki te nĹta at ONEONESIX Whangarei, presenting two of our most beloved live acts, both established and emerging in the Aotearoa music scene. On April 24th, with grace and love, weâll be exhibiting Pacific Psychedelic/Samoan Surf Rock band LEAO, as […]
SIKA Sound Journey - 'Between the Worlds'Something between an ancient ceremony and a movie soundtrack. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM â 9:30 PM Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket. Be prepared to drop into a deep space. Door sales will be available if there is space. Advanced booking is recommended. Between […]
Shayne P Carter, subject of last yearâs five star documentary Life In One Chord, completes an Australasian solo tour with a series of regional shows through the North Island in late March early April. Saturday May 2nd, 2026 @ The Woodshed - Doors open 7pm The tour mirrors last yearâs highly successful South Island tour […]
The international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time! Date:May 14th Time:7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Entry:From $43 + booking fee Seated Concert FAMILY FRIENDLY with $20 tickets for under 18s Hailed as âthe future of guitarâ (Total Guitar), Misko is a globally renowned virtuoso known for his […]
WhangÄrei band Otium return to the stage to celebrate the release of their brand new single Glide. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-crossing sound, Otium move effortlessly from pop-funk bangers like Curious to gritty alt-rock anthems like Dollar For The Man. No strangers to the road, the band have built a strong reputation […]
This Time Tomorrow is a four-piece teen pop-rock/punk band made up of a drummer, lead guitarist, bassist, and singer. The lead guitarist and drummer are brothers, who first teamed up with their bassist while homeschooling. Later, after starting school, the brothers met the singerâand the band officially came together. Although still new to performing, the […]
Yes! its on again  and it will be on again and again! we need need beats and coffee WhangÄrei! This round will be in conjunction with The Quarry Art Studio Open Day  So come along support all the goodness of of good things! Live Beats + Turning Point Coffee+ Mean & Proper Local Food! 27 Selwyn […]
Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to WhangÄrei's iconic ONEONESIX! Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, and percussion, Graeme builds epic, full-band soundscapes live on stageâlayer by layerâcreating a loop-driven folk sound bursting with rhythm, melody, and joy. From his beginnings […]
An evening of fun and fundraising with local band Mermaid Bait, DJ Littleman Big and special guest Whangarei Labour candidate Gary Payinda. A warm invite to healthcare workers, teachers, cleaners, security staff, fire fighters, ambos, social workers, IT workers, conservation workers, friends, family and supporters - Gary is keen to throw a party! Come along […]
To celebrate the end of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - New Zealand Music Month and round off our innaugral live-to-air series, Beagle Radio 88.1FM is putting on a special fundraising gig, and youâre invited! Join us for Beagle Radioâs NZ Music Month Wrap-Party & Fundraiser, live from The Woodshed Whangarei on Saturday 30th May. […]
New music hitting all platforms in May. We're going to rock out 116 to celebrate. Sick lineup of local bands. Blind Eyes are a hugely talented young band who always impress, think Sublime with a twist of funk. Indecent Exposure play hard and fast with attitude, just how we like it! This Time Tomorrow are […]
Join Kara, a local musician, for a fun morning of childrenâs songs and nursery rhymes on Saturday, 13 June at 116. Formerly a performer in bars and restaurants, she now delights young audiences with nursery rhymes and songs inspired by her new role as a mum. Donât miss this enchanting event! Sat 13 Jun […]
yeah. thats right! we coffee.. you funk! Come on over to Amber's Kitchen@ The Quarry Arts Center21 Selwyn Ave! Have a Turning Point Coffee, some bangin Toasties and join us with Corban Dallas and our resident DJs with some funk'n tunes. kick ya Saturday off right is all were sayin! 3rd Saturday of the month!! […]
Returning for his 6th New Zealand tour from Western Australia, catch Ben Catleyâs mesmerising guitar show live in WhangÄrei at ONEONESIX! With virtuoso acoustic guitar playing, big bluesy vocals and an ecstatic stage presence, Ben pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Aus, NZ & the UK many […]
Thelonious Punk is a modern jazz collective that has been performing in Northland since 2009- They will be bringing their versions of standards from Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, fusion and some original grooves from their Spotify albums: This is a meet for the Northern Jazz society- door sales, food and bar service are […]
Take a break from winter with this sumptuous event! Opera North's annual 'not opera' concert! Expect outstanding local singers, shared table platters and fine wine with a musical programme that dances between continents and genres with wild abandon, a little arty, a lot contemporary, unexpected, familiar in places, surprising in others. Conductor Maria Satterfield will […]
âLife in the slow laneâThe original 3 , Ben 'Country boy' Collier, Dave 'Snapper' Thiele and Dave 'Fingers of fire' Parker reunite again - with the addition of Dave's son Josh 'JayP' Parker as they embark on possibly their last intrepid adventure together- to create a 12inch Vinyl album. Expect them to have some new […]
Who Ha! Lets go again! Every 3rd Saturday of the Month we have been getting together to listen to the kitchen Crew DJ funk on Saturday morning with Turning Point Coffee and some pretty good Toastwhich's over here at Amber's Kitchen at the Quarry Arts Centre! It's a cool chilled funky event that kicks off […]
Dj Hotwheel and Dj Stanza @ Beer and Loathing - Saturday 15th August 2026 10pm - close
Join us for a sparkling night of bubbles, delicious food, live music, singing, a silent auction featuring some exciting items, and plenty of quiz fun â all hosted by NYT's talented young people. Bid, Sip, Sing is a fundraising evening of elegance, entertainment, and community while helping ensure Northland Youth Theatre can continue delivering high-quality […]
Get ready to boogie at the next EGL Disco! This is an environment where our disability community here in WhangÄrei get a chance to get together and party!This time we are turning back the clock to the 80's! Food, drinks, games, spot prizes, Live DJ's all included to make it a night for the memory […]
Looking for a relaxed, welcoming space to play music, meet people, and grow your love of ukulele? Come along to Jeannette's weekly Ukulele Potluck & Jam at Reyburn House Art Studio!  Every Tuesday 5pm â 6pm: Ukulele Potluck 6pm â 7pm: Ukulele Jam  What to expect: A friendly, no-pressure environmentNo teacher â we learn from each otherShare […]
The Woodshed, 44 Riverside Drive, WhangÄrei Saturday 12 September 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm Three top Northland Acts performing music from New and previously released Albums and Singles supported by a collection of some of Northlands top Musicians. The Advocators will perform songs off their acclaimed new Album âBeyond The Palisadeâ plus MrMoondog Blues will play […]
OH YEAH! It's a happening! Good Beats, Great Turning Point Coffee...AND a new MENU!! You all know the drill! We'll be having Corban Dallas on the decks, Jess on Coffee and myself on the food! WOOP WOOP! And those who don't know and want to know!Once a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month, […]
 Saturday, 19 September 2026 08:00 PM  The Bunker Bar and Restaurant, WhangÄrei, Northland Region  Ages 18+ Our next special guest needs no introduction. Greg Churchill has been at the heart of NZâs house music scene from the very start, and has maintained his position with a reputation for finely crafted sets of driving house and […]
Whereâs Jai are an Auckland pop-rock five-piece built around the dynamic pairing of two female lead vocalists. Known for their guitar-driven sound and energetic live shows, theyâve quickly become one of New Zealandâs standout emerging bands. Their debut album Fresh Out Of Air debuted at #2 on the Official NZ Music Charts, while their first […]
The Woodshed, 44 Riverside Drive, WhangÄrei Saturday 17 October 2026 7:00pm Badgers Den Records presents the Lower Bar Collective live at the Woodshed on October 17th. Back in Northland after their award winning performance in the tunnels at the Quarry Gardens as part of the Whangarei Fringe Festival this promises to be a highlight of […]