North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2023

Tickets On Sale Now.

- Limited discounted children tickets available
- Limited VIP tickets available
- Return bus tickets available

After a two-year hiatus, North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival is making its return for a day of music paired with some of the finest food and drink the North West region has to offer this February 11th at The Hunting Lodge.

The event will see The Hunting Lodge grounds transform into a boutique festival, showcasing the best of the North West Country flavours with offerings from local vineyards, breweries and restaurants, with a music line-up headed by award-winning artists Bic Runga, Troy Kingi & The Promises, Hollie Smith & Georgia Lines.

It is with much regret that Tami Neilson is currently not able to perform at the North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival for 2023 as originally announced.

Tami has been in hospital throughout the Christmas period, undergoing multiple operations, and she is ultimately unable to perform this show as planned. Our thoughts and kindness are with Tami and her family at this time, and we ask that fans give her the space and respect she deserves in this difficult time.

However, we are excited to announce Bic Runga will be taking Tami’s place at The Hunting Lodge for her only Auckland show this summer.

The food and beverage offering is entirely local, featuring wineries Coopers Creek, The Hunting Lodge, Kumeu River, Soljans Estate Winery & Westbrook Winery, breweries Hallertau Brewery & Liberty Brewing Co, kombucha from Mama's Brew Shop and special dishes from food vendors including Good From Scratch, Hallertau Brewery, The Hunting Lodge & Morepork BBQ.

The festival will have a plush VIP option including priority entry. The VIP zone will feature a separate bar, bathrooms and a private outdoor space. A Tasting Zone will also be showcasing the beverage on offer.

The festival will be hosting a kids zone, making it a truly family-friendly event with discounted tickets available for children under 18.

Tickets are on sale now, with return bus tickets from Auckland City, Muriwai, Helensville, Kumeu & Riverhead available.

Set in the picturesque surrounds of the The Hunting Lodge Wine Estate – just 30 minutes northwest of Auckland city, the North West Wine, Beer & Food Festival is the perfect celebration of summer for foodies and music lovers alike.

Joining Bic on headlining duties is multi-award-winning, multi-genre musician Troy Kingi with his band The Promises. Kingi’s passion for music has led to a successful and ever-expanding artistic career. A multi-time Aotearoa Music Award winner and winner of the APRA Silver Scroll, Kingi will bring his signature sound to the North West Fest, moving through funk, soul, folk & 80’s-inspired jams throughout a set.

One of Aotearoa’s most iconic Soul musicians and multi-award winner Hollie Smith will be making her North West Fest debut bringing her incredible live performance to the region. With a career spanning over 15 years, Smith has released numerous number one singles and albums and has collaborated with the likes of Don McGlashan on the hitmaking track ‘Bathe In The River’ which since its release has become one of the biggest and most iconic singles in New Zealand history, showcasing her breathtaking and soulful talent to the world.

Also making her North West Fest debut is Georgia Lines, who has just taken home her first Tūī Award this year for Breakthrough Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Lines is a R&B-sprinkled pop artist who has enchanted audiences all across Aotearoa and beyond. Her recently released EP Human debuted at number one on the album charts with the lead single ‘Faith’ also reaching number one on the NZ charts. Lines is a shining Aotearoa talent who is continually making an impact and showing no signs of slowing down.