Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 - Blows It Out Of The Park

Brace yourself New Zealand, Jim Beam Homegrown is returning to its roots in the Mighty Waikato and is now BIGGER than ever! The Mighty Waikato is about to roar as Claudelands Oval transforms into the beating heart of Kiwi music, hosting New Zealand’s biggest all-local music festival! Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 to be held on the 14th of March 2026, is a full-blown sonic journey through five decades of music that shaped the nation. Now with seven massive stages, the energy will be electric, the crowd unstoppable, and the memories unforgettable. This isn’t just a festival — it’s a full-blown Kiwi music takeover.

Pulling together the biggest names in New Zealand history, Jim Beam Homegrown has put together another monumental showcase …. And it’s stacked with music royalty.

This stacked lineup dives deep into the heart and soul of Kiwi music, celebrating decades of legendary sounds and Homegrown tradition. From chart-topping icons to underground heroes, with a 2nd announcement due on the 7th of October, this first wave is bursting with talent that defines Aotearoa’s musical heartbeat.

Here’s who’s coming to ignite Claudelands Oval:

• SIX60 – NZ’s most streamed band ever, back to unite generations with their stadium-shaking anthems
• Devilskin - 2025 AMA People's Choice Award winners, the hometown rock legends cementing their rise to iconic status.
• Hello Sailor, for the first time in their 50+ year musical journey, Hello Sailor will grace the Homegrown stage playing all their classic bangers like Gutter Black and Blue Lady.
• Supergroove make their first Homegrown appearance in over a decade, last igniting the Homegrown crowd in 2009 with their unique unrivalled sound.
• Blindspott - Nu-metal icons since the early 2000s ready to scorch Claudelands with raw energy.

It’s an all-star cast with the very best on show – SIX60, Lee Mvtthews, Kings, Supergroove (ft. Rubi Du, Troy Kingi & King Kapisi), Corrella, Devilskin, Blindspott, Sons of Zion, Coterie, Villainy, Fly My Pretties, Dragon, Ladi6, The Black Seeds, State of Mind ft. MC Crafty, Aaradhna, Flowidus, Savage, P-Money, stellar*, The Jordon Luck Band, TRUTH B2B Paige Julia, Hori Shaw, Hello Sailor, Shepherds Reign, Te Wehi, Written By Wolves, Rei, The Datsuns, Aunty El, Racing, TwoFöld, DJ Sir- Vere, Poppa Jax & Sunshine Sound System.

Whether you're here for the legends or the next wave of Kiwi greatness, this lineup guarantees a day of unforgettable music, massive energy, and pure Homegrown magic. From sunlit beats on the Electronic stage through to late-afternoon rock riffs and sunset funk, every hour pulses with energy under open skies.

Festival Director Andrew Tuck says the move marks “a new era for New Zealand’s biggest celebration of Kiwi music.”

“18 years strong — and we’re just getting started! It’s nothing short of incredible to see Jim Beam Homegrown still growing, still smashing records, and now… finally coming home to the Mighty

Waikato. Claudelands Oval isn’t just a venue — its picturesque parklike background and is the perfect canvas, for our biggest, boldest, most unforgettable Homegrown yet. The space, the vibe, the energy

— it’s all lining up to create something truly legendary!! This isn’t just a milestone, it’s a moment we can’t wait to share with you”

Tickets are on sale now with Afterpay and payment-plan options. Demand is high so please secure your pass at homegrown.net.nz to avoid disappointment. Follow @homegrownfestival for behind- the-scenes updates, artist interviews and exclusive giveaways as we count down to the iconic Kiwi Music celebration.