Lakeside Concert is an annual outdoor concert that brings together the best of Māori, classical, and contemporary music in a format accessible to everyone in the region. Since 1997, Rotorua’s Lakeside Concert has been a highly anticipated event, appealing to people of all ages.
Rotorua Lakeside is a FREE ENTRY event. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the family-friendly show and the impressive fireworks display.
To make the most of your experience, reserved seats are available for a low cost of $15 each (+ booking fees) – with a reserved seat, you’ll have the convenience of not having to pack a picnic blanket or foldable chair and get the best view of the performances. Reserved seats are limited, so secure your spot now! Tickets for reserved seating are available for purchase on Ticketmaster at $15.00 per seat (+ booking fees).
Otherwise, bring your picnic blanket or low-level seating (beach folding chair) and find a spot – ka kite ano! (see you there).
A pre-show showcasing young talent will start at 5 pm. Be sure to arrive early and be seated by 7 pm for the main show’s start. Don’t forget to stick around for the fantastic Fireworks Finale at approximately 10.15 pm!
Get ready for Lakeside Concert 2024, a free-to-attend, highly anticipated event for people of all ages!
To make the most of your experience, why not purchase a reserved seat for just $15 each? (+ booking fees)
With a reserved seat, you’ll have the convenience of not having to pack a picnic blanket or foldable chair and will get the best view of the performances. Plus, you won’t have to worry about finding a spot to sit.
Reserved seats are limited, so secure your spot now! Tickets for reserved seating are available for purchase on Ticketmaster at $15.00 per seat (+ booking fees).
An adult must accompany children under 16 years of age.
No patches are permitted.
No alcohol is permitted. No glass is permitted. Bags and picnic hampers will be checked on arrival.
Road closures will be in operation, so be sure to park in the nearby central city area.
No alcohol and no glass is permitted.
Bags and picnic hampers will be checked on arrival.
Hamper/picnic, rugs/cushions, low-level seating (folding beach chairs), sunscreen, sunhats, sweaters (for later in the evening).
We encourage you to bring alternatives to single-use plastic if possible.
A wide range of food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site, or you can bring your kai (food) – but please note that bags and picnic hampers will be checked on arrival. No alcohol is permitted. No glass is permitted.
Road closures will be in operation. Parking is available in the nearby central city area. Disability parking is available on Lake Road. Those making use of the disability parking can also enter via the VIP gate (Gate 2).
A pre-show showcasing young talent will start at 5 pm, followed by the main show at 7 pm.
The 2024 theme is ‘Re-imagine’, and a fantastic lineup of musicians is ready to take the stage.
There will a fireworks finale at approximately 10:15 pm.
The programme will be loaded soon, and we look forward to sharing it with you!