Sanctuary Sounds Music Festival 2026

Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and friendship!

Camping is FREE

Kids 13 and under are FREE

Sanctuary Sounds is Turning Back Time!

20 years. Countless memories. One unforgettable celebration.

Join us as we celebrate two decades of music, art, and community — from our humble beginnings on College Road to the three-day festival experience at Takapau today.

Revisit the worlds we’ve created along the way — from Under the Sea to Enchanted Forests, Down the Rabbit Hole and Stuck in the Machine to Up for a Revolution, Under the Big Top, In to Jungles, Galactic Highways, and beyond.

2026 Line-up

Dirty Habits & the Alter Boys
Charlie Needs Braces
Kerfuffle
Winter McQuinn
Weka
Sam Manzanza and Afrobeat Band
Bottom Bunk Club
Grains
researchintospeed
Trauma Party
Planet Hunter
AFTER EXPIRY
River City Riff Raff
Coin Laundry
The Underbellies
Maria Wiliams
DETOUR
Bay Batucada
Old Mans Beard
Keira Batten Coogan
Midge McCleary
The Groundsmen
Mangla Bellydance
& MORE!

For more information visit: www.sanctuary-sounds.co.nz