Saturday 22nd March 2025 'Funkyside'

“The Rotorua Lakeside Concert is an iconic and important event for our community, offering a special occasion for our families to enjoy a free concert with a range of performances.   Over the years, Lakeside has become a true highlight in our city’s summer calendar with thousands of people joining us at the Rotorua Lakefront for it.”

“This upcoming lakeside concert promises to be something spectacular, familiar and fresh all at the same time. Despite the many challenges, the Lakeside committee have managed to uphold and maintain this kaupapa to a standard of international quality with a very local Rotorua flavour. The cultural value this brings to the community is something many other communities wished they had. Rotorua has always been a hub for arts and culture, a platform of creativity that has sparked the burning fire of inspiration for so many – long may this continue”

“The Rotorua Trust has supported the Rotorua Lakeside Concert since the first concert at the Village Green in 1997. At that time, it was seen by the Trustees as an opportunity to promote the work of the Trust as it began its contribution to community events and other activities in the city. The Trustees are proud of the continuing quality of the concert production over the past twenty-five years – the concert has provided our community with access to the best entertainment in New Zealand while also giving opportunities for the youth of our city to participate and perform with outstanding musicians, singers, and dancers.”