Festival enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated 12th anniversary of the recently rebranded New Zealand Blues and BBQ festival is set to take place from November 24th to 26th 2023 at the scenic Village Green in Rotorua.

New Zealand Blues and BBQs are thrilled to reveal an exceptional lineup for this year's festival, featuring an impressive roster of international and homegrown artists including 19-Twenty (AUS), Fiona Boyes and the Fortune Tellers (AUS), 'Sir' Midge Marsden and Grant Haua with more artists to be announced!

The overwhelming support from blues fans throughout New Zealand has been instrumental in the festival's continued success. Artists relish the opportunity to perform at Blues and BBQs, where they encounter an exuberant and devoted audience in the breathtaking setting of Rotorua. Year after year, we are privileged to secure the remarkable talent for this event.

The mouth-watering BBQ side of the Blues and BBQ Festival will be managed by locals Shaun and Alia Branson, Winners of TVNZ's Cooks On Fire. You will have the opportunity to check out New Zealand's best pitmasters as they compete in two internationally sanctioned BBQ competitions. While these teams are cooking purely for the judges, there will be many delicious vendors covering your favourite Hot & Fast and traditional Low & Slow Barbecue, with a range of BBQ related retailers ready with deals and a schedule of demonstrations, tastings & classes will be available over the Festival weekend.

Tickets to New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival are on sale now!

New Zealand Blues And BBQ Festival 2023

Fri 24 Nov - Sun 26 Nov 2023

Rotorua Lakefront Village Green, Bay of Plenty