Jazz and Blues Bands hit the Street

Jazz and Blues Bands hit the Street

A range of top New Zealand Jazz and Blues bands hit the street, the beach and perform on stages at the iconic and unique Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest 11th anniversary event, on Saturday 26th February.

Auckland’s most famous city beach will host more than 20 bands and cater to entertain tens of thousands of fans at the Streetfest. This year the event sees headliner acts Darcy Perry Band and Sista Jacqui (Chicago), The Thomas Oliver Band (Wellington), and Shez Raja Collective (UK) alongside Streetfest favourites Recliner Rockers, and Brilleaux playing to the anticipated large crowds.

Entertainment Director, Ayliss Ripley said “ this iconic and unique event brings the Mission Bay waterfront and main street alive with great bands playing live to large crowds. Features of the Streetfest this year a dedicated Blues Row and a new East End Jazz area”.

There are two main performance stages at the Streetfest, one near the famous Mission Bay Fountain and one on Mission Bay Beach. Tamaki Drive will be closed between 3:30pm and midnight allowing bands to play on the street itself.

Tickets can be pre-purchased via Eventfinder.co.nz including group ticket discounts and are $20 at the gate (cash/eftpos only), with children aged five years and under free. No alcohol permitted. Licensed areas and a full extensive range of food stalls are available inside the venue. Rain date: following week – Saturday 5 March.

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