Rongo Rehutai – Summer Music Sessions

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

When | Āhea

Every Friday in March, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Amphitheatre via Red Gates, Level 1

Cost | Te utu

Free event – exhibitions will be closed

Get ready to 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.

Gather your whānau, friends, and flatmates for an eclectic lineup of music at the place where waters collide, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

Friday 7 March: Vera Ellen supported by Greta O’Leary
Friday 14 March: The Peacekeepers supported by Millie Monday
Friday 21 March: The Warratahs supported by Sophie Toyne
Friday 28 March: Louis Baker (support act to be announced)

A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and bar snacks will be available to purchase from Te Papa’s Red Gates bar.

Keep an eye out for more information to come.

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.

Tiki Taane performing at Rongo Rehutai 2023. Photo by Emily Dwyer. Te Papa (243019)