Rotorua’s iconic outdoor concert
Each year, Lakeside Concert brings together a star-studded line-up of the best artists and performers from around New Zealand and rising young talent from Rotorua, and 2024 was no different. The date for the 2025 concert will be released soon!
Key Information
Date to be announced
Rotorua Lakefront Village Green
We will keep you posted as the line up is announced
Reserved seating tickets will go live in the coming months
No alcohol is permitted at this event
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Testimonials
“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.”
Tania Tapsell
Mayor of Rotorua and trustee of Rotorua Lakeside Concert Charitable Trust
“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”
Rawiri Waru
Councillor at Rotorua Lakes Council and trustee of Rotorua Lakeside Concert Charitable Trust
“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.”
Stewart Edward
Chair – Rotorua Trust