Events and Tickets » Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Michael Houstoun
Classical Expressions 2026 and Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Thursday 21 May | 7.30pm
A programme of masterpieces including works by J.S. Bach (French Overture in B minor, a classic dance suite), Beethoven (Sonata in E, Op.109), Ravel (Gaspard de la nuit) and the Bach-Busoni ‘Chaconne’. Performed by iconic Kiwi pianist, Michael Houstoun.
Sean Kelly and the Super 8's
Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Saturday 30 May 2026 | 8.00pm
Irish folk music and stories, with old movies. Enjoy live Irish music played to the backdrop of Super 8 movies taken in Ireland, with Sean Kelly on vocals, whistles, bodhran and guitar, Jono Lonie on fiddle and mandolin and Maree Limpus on cello.
The Warratahs
Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Sunday 31 May 2026 | 8.00pm
One of Aotearoa’s most iconic bands, The Warratahs hit the stage with their signature home grown country roots-driven sound. Don’t miss this legendary band who were inducted into the NZ Music Hall of fame last year.
TNT! The Jazz Gala Concert
Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Friday 29 May 2026 | 8.00pm
An explosive mix of reo Māori and Big Band Jazz, the 19-piece Capital City Big Band teams up with songstress Lisa Tomlins to play jazz hits from the big band era with traditional waiata Māori show band classics.
Mainly Acoustic Music Club
Upper Hutt Music Festival 2026
Tuesday 2 June 2026 | 7.30pm
Carter Parker Trio, and Cindy Muggeridge accompanied by Ace Neil Billington.