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RISE Fest Motueka logo, a rising koru sun in warm gold and terracotta

The five zones

RISE Fest spreads across Marchwood Park in five distinct zones. Read what happens in each, and if it sparks something, the door to take part is right there.

Optimus Gryme playing to a packed bush doof crowd, the stage lit green and purple under the trees

R18 · Friday 5pm - 11pm

Friday DJs

The weekend opens after dark. A mixed-genre DJ line-up, curated by Optimus Gryme, runs the licensed Friday night session from 5pm to 11pm. Warm bass, cold drinks, the park lit up. The $25 Friday ticket is Main Stage access only. Over-18s only. The Friday line-up is invitation only, so there are no open DJ applications for this session.

Matiu Te Huki in korowai, standing with a taiaha beside the water

Saturday 11am - 3pm · Sunday 10am - 3pm

Health & Wellness Zone

A quieter corner of the ground given over to workshops, wellness stalls and live healings. The zone opens at 11am on Saturday, once the opening ceremony has finished, and at 10am on Sunday, running through to 3pm both days. Yoga, breath, bodywork and sound, alongside Two Point Healing and Superconscious work. Sunday leans fully into wellness, connection and colour, alcohol-free.

Workshop itinerary

  • Saturday 2pmMatiu Te Huki, Haka for Life
  • Sunday 1pmTiki Taane workshop

Workshops run 11am to 3pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Full timetable to be announced.

Wellness, healers and workshops have their own application form.

Apply as a healer, workshop host or practitioner
Kathy Bee singing and playing acoustic guitar on the family stage

Saturday + Sunday · 10am - 4pm

Family Entertainment Stage

The all-ages heart of RISE Fest. Gates open 9.30am and the opening ceremony, Māori culture and kapa haka, starts at 10am. Cultural performances, kids' activities, roving performers and local talent through to 4pm both days. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

Apply to perform
Tiki Taane playing guitar on stage, a moko projection lighting the backdrop

R18 · Saturday 2pm - 11pm

Saturday Night Live

The big sound. Tiki Taane is confirmed for 2027, joined by Matiu Te Huki, Sun City Soul and Rinholio. Saturday Night Live runs from 2pm right through to 11pm, R18 from 5pm. Friday's DJ session opens the weekend the night before.

Confirmed for 2027

  • Tiki TaaneHeadlining Saturday
  • Matiu Te Huki
  • Sun City Soul
  • Rinholio
Apply as an artist
A vendor cooking fresh takoyaki on a hot plate at a festival food cart

Saturday + Sunday · 9.30am - 4pm

Market & Food Village

More than 50 food carts and 60 market stalls, open 9.30am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday: kai from every corner, makers, growers, fundraisers, arts and crafts. Come hungry, leave with something handmade. No glassware on site, and stallholders take their own rubbish away.

Apply for a stall