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.
Please remember to bring a gold coin koha for our charity partner, Dementia Lakes.
Reserved seating is available to purchase for $20 plus ticketing fees via Ticketmaster here.
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 drones are permitted at this event.
No alcohol and no glass is permitted.
Bags and picnic hampers will be checked on arrival.
There are strictly no drones allowed at Lakeside 2025.
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).
In 2025, a pre-show showcasing young talent starts at 5 pm and runs until 6 pm.
The main show begins from 7 pm.
There will be a fireworks finale at approximately 10 pm.
