Sacred Sound Festival of New Zealand 2026

Join us for the Sacred Sound Festival of New Zealand 2026, two days of kirtan, the devotional chanting of the holy names, at VECC, 8 East Street, Papakura.

Around 20 kirtan leaders from New Zealand and overseas will lead kirtan across the weekend with harmoniums, mridanga's and karatal's. Whether you come to sing, dance, listen or simply experience mantra meditation, everyone is welcome, from every background and community.

What your registration includes

Both days of the festival (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November)

Timing - Sat 21 Nov: 4:00pm to 8:30pm and Sun 22 Nov: 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Prasadam (sanctified vegetarian food) served/takeaway to all attendees.

21st Saturday dinner Prasad will be served at 4pm,
22nd Sunday dinner Prasad will be served at 8.30pm

During the kirtan hours there will be lite snacks available with drinks and masala chai.

Registration donation: The festival is run on devotee service and donations. To help cover prasadam and festival costs, we request for a registration donation of $20 per person for the two days.

Good to know

Children under 5 are free. Please register them with a free ticket so we can plan the prasadam.

This is a seated programme, so you can be comfortable throughout the day.

Space is limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Plenty of parking nearby.

Questions? - Divya Govinda Das - 021 256 3065