The Kāpiti Coast is buzzing to have another stellar lineup for the Kāpiti Classic in 2026! Join us for a celebration of live music featuring some of Aotearoa’s most legendary bands.

Headlining the festival is none other than the iconic Th’ Dudes! With timeless hits like “Bliss”, “Be Mine Tonight”, and “Walking in Light”, this legendary band has captured hearts across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Get ready to sing, dance, and soak up their classic rock anthems!

This years lineup features nostalgic Kiwi Jams from legends:

• Th' Dudes
• Anika Moa
• The Warratahs
• Automatic 80's
• With local support from Ciorstiadh
  
  

Schedule for the day

11am - Access into Southwards for Parking etc - Please do not arrive before 11am as the gates will not be open to Kāpiti Classic attendees. The young but soulful vocalist/guitarist Kāpiti local Johnny will be playing next to the gates from 11am - 12:30pm.

11:30am - Gates Open! The Bar will also be open at 11:30 and background music will be playing until the first scheduled act.

12:30pm - Ciorstiadh Kāpiti local is back for her second year!  We know some of you missed her last year due to the wait at the gate so we brought her back as a scheduled performer.

1:30pm - The Warratahs NZ Country legends and recent Rock and Roll Hall of famers take the stage.

2:50pm - Anika Moa The household name, with a career spanning over 25 years, performing old songs and new with her epic band.

4:20pm - The Automatic 80's Bringing their high energy and classic 80's bangers to the stage.

5:50pm -  Th Dudes Kiwi Icons who have been in the charts since 1979!  With classic such as 'Be Mine Tonight' & 'Bliss'.  You will be dancing, you will be singing!  You will ending your night with a bang!

7pm - Event Close Head to your car, grab a bus or taxi (We have specific pick up and bus lanes to ease congestion on exit).

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