Meatstock is back for more BBQ, Bands and Bedlam! 

After an epic return to New Zealand last year, we are thrilled to announce that Meatstock Hamilton 2025 will rock the fields of Mystery Creek with another fiery, fun-filled sensory explosion on the 14th and 15th of February. With an attendance of over 14,000 Kiwis across two huge days celebrating the local barbecue and music scene in 2024, next year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

“Meatstock isn’t just about eating incredible barbecue. It’s about united passion for the craft of barbecue and the culture that comes with it. It’s a weekend of like-minded people, with lots of families, hanging out, camping together and enjoying the best local food, great music and really fun entertainment. The energy is amazing in New Zealand!” enthused Jay Beaumont, Director of Meatstock.

And what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day 2025 than rocking out with your loved ones at the Jack Daniel’s live stage, featuring the beats of Salmonella Dub Sound System, Coterie, Ladyhawke, Muri, and Mirage on Friday and on Saturday the festival’s headliner, Shapeshifter, joined by local gems Devilskin, Kora, Masaya, Coridian, and more. 

In the BBQ pit yard, national and international teams will battle it out in the Heat Beads BBQ Wars to be the best of the best in their specific protein category, whilst the Butchers do the same in their own meat-filled fight, the Butcher Wars. 

The competition never ends at Meatstock with the infamous Better Beer Dad Bod Contest, Beard and Mo Wars and our second year of the Medieval Wars, with axe throwing, archery tag, and the thrilling Buhurt battles. Drawing huge crowds is the Powerlifting Crew Wars where the cheers never end, the muscle-popping Arm Battles and no one can ever miss the Sausage Sizzle Throwdown.  

For those needing a battle break, there’s the spectacular Rod and Custom Rumble car show, bringing in some of the country’s most impressive custom-built cars, trucks, big rigs and bikes. You can explore the extensive BBQ expo with everything you need to enhance your at home set up or ink up with a tattoo by Skinks Tattoo Studio.

Accommodation is always easy at Meatstock, with surrounding hotels, local B&Bs or just camp on site! Caravans, RV’s and Camping are available at the venue.

Meatstock is the ultimate celebration of barbecue culture and a carnivore's dream! After last year's success, Hamilton is now Meatstock’s second home, and we’re here to stay. Don’t miss out on the biggest barbecue and music festival in New Zealand.

Music Line-up
Friday - Salmonella Dub Sound System, Coterie, Ladyhawke, Muri, Mirage
Saturday - Shapeshifter, Devilskin, Kora, Masaya, Coridian, Retro Valley, The Boondocks

Gates
Friday 2pm-10pm
Saturday 11am-10pm