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.

Get ready for Lakeside Concert, a free-to-attend, highly anticipated event for people of all ages!

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).

In 2024, a pre-show showcasing young talent started at 5 pm, followed by the main show at 7 pm.

The 2024 theme was ‘Re-imagine’, and a fantastic lineup of musicians took to the stage.

There was a fireworks finale at approximately 10:15 pm.

The programme will be loaded soon, and we look forward to sharing it with you!