SUMMER MELTDOWN

January 23

2pm – 11pm

SUMMER MELTDOWN – We’re set to ignite your summer with an unforgettable fusion of sound, energy, and culture.

Bringing you a powerhouse lineup featuring Aotearoa’s most iconic artists, SIX60, Katchafire, The Black Seeds, Troy Kingi, Ria Hall and Tiki Taane. This is the moment music fans have been waiting for – and the countdown to one of summer’s biggest festivals starts right now!

TICKET DATES

Pre-sale: Thursday 10th Sept, 8am

Public Sale: Friday 11th Sept, 8am

SIX60

Returning to Wellington for the first time in 2 years to headline Summer Meltdown, SIX60’s story has always felt larger than life, and their music even more so. What began as Dunedin flatmates jamming for fun has evolved into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Get ready for a full-scale spectacle of inescapable anthems.

KATCHAFIRE

Katchafire’s journey from the mighty H-Town to the world stage is rooted in pure Māori pride and classic reggae spirit. Blending vibrant rhythms and uplifting grooves with cultural depth, Katchafire bring an authentic, soul-soaked reggae experience to Summer Meltdown.

THE BLACK SEEDS

Returning to their Wellington roots, The Black Seeds bring their reputation for irresistable grooves, signature warmth, rhythm and world-class energy to the Summer Meltdown stage with a live show that hits with big-beat funk, dub, soul and roots-reggae.

TROY KINGI

One of Aoteraroa’s most creative artists, Troy Kingi’s 10/10/10 project – ten albums, ten genres, ten years – has earned major accolades and cemented his position as a fearless creative force. Performing with his live band, The Cactus Handshake, Kingi brings a genre-shifting, bold and boundary-defying show to Brewtown.

RIA HALL

One of the country’s most compelling voices, Ria Hall effortlessly blends hip-hop, reggae, soul, dancehall ragga and modern beats into a sound that’s vibrant and fearless. A powerful live performer shaped by kapa haka and dedicated to elevating te reo Māori, Ria delivers a fierce and deeply soulful set.

TIKI TAANE

With a career that has been defined by innovation, creativity and a deep connection to live performance, Tiki Taane is undoubtedly one of Aotearoa’s most influential and versatile artists. When Tiki steps onto the Summer Meltdown stage he’ll unleash an immersive, live looping, high-energy one-man band set that showcases the iconic energy that has made him a cornerstone of New Zealand music.

Summer Meltdown 2027

Huge anthems, massive performances, and a full-throttle celebration of the music that makes New Zealand unique.

• Saturday 23rd January.
• All Ages.
• Afterpay available.