Roots, reggae and the coast. The sound of a New Zealand summer.
SATURDAY
13 FEBRUARY 2027
Tickets start at $65+ fees. Prices rise with each release
Mataatua Reserve, Whakatāne
2pm-10pm
From 7pm Monday 9 November, the list gets a 48 hour head start on tickets before they open to everyone.
Where the awa
meets the moana
Redemption is a roots, reggae and seafood festival at the beautiful Mataatua Reserve on the Whakatāne waterfront, with the river on one side and the ocean on the other. Expect big live sets from some of Aotearoa’s best roots and reggae acts, seafood inspired kai and a crowd that’s here for the music, the food and good company. It’s all ages and whānau friendly, a summer day out for everyone.
The lineup
1814
HORI SHAW
1814 · Hori Shaw · Classick J · Brutha Rodz · DJ NERO · Rio Hemopo ·
plus more to be announced
The menu
Seafood-inspired food trucks lead the way, alongside plenty of other tasty options for those who’d rather skip the fish. Add dessert trucks and sweet treats, and there’s something for the whole whānau.
VIP experience
Limited to just 200 people, VIP gets you express entry and a shaded marquee close to the stage, with extra seating, a private bar and your own toilets. Skip the queues, kick back and enjoy the best spot in the house. Strictly 18+
Why pre-register?
Redemption runs on release pricing. Each release opens only when the one before it sells out,
and every step costs more. Pre-registering puts you at the front of the queue.
48 hours ahead of everyone
Pre-sale runs from 7pm Monday 9 November to 7pm Wednesday 11 November, for the list only.
Lowest price
Pre-sale tickets start at $65 + fees and climb to $129 by the final release. The earlier you're in, the less you pay.
First shot at VIP
Just 200 VIP tickets, with access to a dedicated VIP marquee close to the stage, plus a private bar and toilets.
Free to register. Takes 30 seconds. Register before 7pm Monday 9 November to get pre-sale access.