Rongo Rehutai – Summer Music Sessions

Savour the scorching hot sounds of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best musicians this summer at Rongo Rehutai, Te Papa's free music festival.

A man is standing with his back to the camera and is playing a guitar to an outside audience. There is an inflatable stage cover around him.

Rongo Rehutai – Summer Music Sessions

Catch the sounds of summer, with free concerts every Friday in March.

Every Friday in March, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

A group photo featuring Vera Ellen at the center, surrounded by her band members, all smiling and posing together.

Vera Ellen – supported by Greta O’Leary

Aotearoa Music Award and Taite Prize winner Vera Ellen kicks off this year’s Rongo Rehutai Summer Music Sessions, supported by Greta O'Leary.

Fri 7 Mar 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

A black and white photo of three men sitting on a bench sharing chill vibes. Two are looking in different directions, and one is pulling a face at the camera with his feet in the air.

The Peacekeepers – supported by Millie Monday

Shapeshifter frontman P Digsss hits the stage with bandmates Sambora and Nicky Research, bringing you their acclaimed Peacekeepers side project.

Fri 14 Mar 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

The Warratahs band strikes a pose with their instruments, with Barry Saunders, the vocalist, front and centre.

The Warratahs – supported by Sophie Toyne

New Zealand’s country music icons, The Warratahs, will be supported at this Rongo Rehutai event by 15-year-old Sophie Toyne, an award-winning country music star from Whanganui.

Fri 21 Mar 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake