New Zealand’s Splore Festival is back for 2026, with headliners Röyksopp, Sister Nancy, Nightmares on Wax, and General Levy.
Back with a revitalised vision and stellar programme, Aotearoa’s longest running festival will return to Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Auckland on February 20th-22nd.
The three-day celebration of music, art, community, and wellbeing will feature new creative spaces and curated experiences, alongside six stages, promising an immersive experience for punters.
Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp will play a two-hour set for their first show back in New Zealand in 14 years. The visit follows a string of recently sold-out headline shows in Australia.
Meanwhile, Jamaican dancehall queen Sister Nancy will make her Splore Festival debut, supported by French soundsystem heavyweight DJ Legal Shot.
UK’s Nightmares on Wax are making their long overdue return to New Zealand to play two exclusive sets at the festival. Known for seminal albums like A Space Outta Sounds and Smokers Delight, and huge singles like “You Wish”, “Flip ya Lid” and “Da Feeling”. Nightmares on Wax has accumulated well over half a billion streams.
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Also UK-based, General Levy will take the Splore Stage backed by DJ Awira. General Levy is one of UK’s most booked MC’s, effortlessly delivering quickfire ragga, jungle, and drum and bass lyrics with flair.
Fresh for 2026 includes the addition of the Ultimate Festival Kit – a fresh offering including pre-set up camping and camping gear rentals, perfect for those traveling to the region.
Co-curated by Shaquille Wasasala (aka Half Queen) and long-time curator John Minty, the international and local lineup also includes Chiccoreli + Tali, Half Queen, GoldTooth, Benny Salvador, Rio Funk’s Marjorie Sinclair, ORIKoL, DylanBiscuit b2b ajhoneysuckle, Ilish, Waewae Express, Vercetti, Kaiviti and Nymphloads, with more still to come.
“Splore’s not just a festival experience; it’s a seminal musical experience for people in Aotearoa and it’s one of the best festivals I’ve ever played at, anywhere,” Half Queen said.
“Curating a festival like this, it’s been my dream since getting into the music industry and I can't wait to see it come to life this February.”
Minty added: “Half Queen’s vision with this line up has been incredible. I can’t wait to see our audiences enjoy these acts this summer.”
Tickets are on sale now.
SPLORE 2026
Röyksopp (DJ Set) / Sister Nancy meets Legal Shot
Nightmares on Wax / General Levy + DJ Awira
Miss Kaninna / C Frim
Tami Neilson / Christoph El Truento (live)
Estère / Romi Wrights / Te KuraHuia
Chiccoreli + Tali / Half Queen / GoldTooth / Benny Salvador
Rio Funk’s Marjorie Sinclair / ORIKoL / DylanBiscuit b2b ajhoneysuckle
Ilish / Waewae Express /Vercetti / Kaiviti / Nymphloads
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
