tAPU TE RANGA
ISLAND BAY
FESTIVAL

FEB 8TH - 14TH
2026

Sunday 8 Feb, 10am - 6pm
Avon St to Shorland Park

Day In
The Bay

Island Bay comes alive with community, music, and coastal fun during Day in the Bay, the heart of the Island Bay Festival. It’s a day full of fun, connection, and celebration — a chance for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the bay’s vibrant spirit and stunning coastal setting.  

Saturday 14 Feb, All Day
Community Centre & around the bay

Garage Sales & Swap Day

Garage Sales Day is a much-loved Island Bay tradition, with stalls popping up all around the Bay on Saturday 14 Feb. From decluttering and treasure-hunting to clothes and crop swapping at the Community Centre, it’s a day all about community, sustainability, and sharing. Join in, grab a bargain, or get swapping!

ACTS, BANDS & PERFORMERS

Frances Grasses

Folk Acoustic Singer-Songwriter

Samuel Flynn Scott & Tom Callwood

Indie Folk Alt-Country Roots Rock Duo

Hemi Hemingway

Cinematic Alt-Rock Romantic-Rock Troubadour
See all Artists!

Calling all buskers & street performers!

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If you would like to perform at Day in the Bay on our busker stage (The Seaside Esplanade stage) then sign up at our buskers blackboard on the day, situated at the festival entrance to Shorland park by the Reef St stage! Jugglers, writers, poets, dancers, magicians, singers, artists all welcome!
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