Pinoy NZ Rockfest Returns to Auckland for Two Nights of Filipino Rock
Auckland's Filipino rock community is set to gather for the second annual Pinoy NZ Rockfest, a two-night music event featuring 14 local bands at Ding Dong Lounge on September 18 and 19, 2026.
Auckland's Filipino rock community is gearing up for the highly anticipated Pinoy NZ Rockfest Vol2, a two-night spectacle celebrating local talent and community spirit. Scheduled for Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026, the festival will transform the iconic Ding Dong Lounge into a hub for Filipino rock music.
This year's Rockfest will feature 14 Filipino rock bands hailing from both Auckland and Hamilton, offering a diverse range of sounds from heavy riffs to heartfelt performances. Friday night's acts, including Eron & Prends, The Y, and KlamydiaHearts, will take the stage upstairs at Dead Witch, while Saturday will showcase seven distinct bands such as Figment, Aninag, Lord of the Flies, and Drought.
Organized by Pinoy NZ Rockfest, the event serves as a vital platform for Filipino musicians in Aotearoa to showcase their artistry and connect with a wider audience. It emphasizes community gathering, encouraging attendees to bring their 'barkada' and support the local scene.
Following a successful inaugural event earlier in the year, Pinoy NZ Rockfest Vol2 reaffirms its commitment to nurturing Filipino musical talent and strengthening cultural ties within the New Zealand Filipino diaspora.
Key facts
- The Pinoy NZ Rockfest Vol2 will take place on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Ding Dong Lounge in Auckland's Central Business District.
- The festival features a total of 14 Filipino rock bands from Auckland and Hamilton, performing across the two evenings, with acts like Figment, Aninag, and Lord of the Flies confirmed for Saturday.
- Friday night's lineup, performing upstairs at Dead Witch, includes bands such as Eron & Prends, The Y, and KlamydiaHearts.
- The event aims to celebrate the vibrant local Filipino musical talent and foster community connections in Aotearoa, building on the success of its first edition earlier in 2026.
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