Get ready for four unforgettable days celebrating the magic of the harp

Harp Fest NZ 2026 arrives in Auckland this Easter weekend, Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April 2026, bringing together harpists, harpmakers and music lovers from across New Zealand and around the world.
Dive into a rich programme packed with workshops, presentations, masterclasses, afternoon concerts, and plenty of  opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Our international guest lineup includes:
 
🎵Ailie Robertson (Scotland/UK)
🎵Anne-Marie O’Farrell (Ireland/UK)
🎵Harrison Chau (NZ/UK)
🎵Kevin le Pennec (Brittany/France)
🎵Noël Wan (Taiwan/USA)
🎵Robbin Gordon Cartier (USA)
The festival also features two spectacular Evening Concerts on Saturday and Sunday - showcasing breathtaking performances you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a celebration of music, artistry, and community - Harp Fest NZ 2026 is set to be truly unforgettable.
Harp Fest NZ Ticket Prices

Early Bird Weekend Day Pass
(excludes evening concerts)
Adult                            $300
Senior/Student         $240
Child (13 and under)  $180

Evening Concert Tickets
Adult                            $35
Senior/Student         $28
Child (13 and under)  $20

Evening Concerts Package (Sat,Sun)
Adult                            $60
Senior/Student         $48
Child (13 and under)  $34

Afternoon Concert Tickets  
Adult                            $20
Senior/Student         $16
Child (13 and under)  $12

Afternoon Concerts Package (Sat,Sun)
Adult                            $75
Senior/Student         $45
Child (13 and under)  $30
Ensembles (Friday afternoon add on)
Advanced Pedal (Ensemble only)                                                                     $75
Advanced Pedal  (Attendee after $30 discount on Weekend Day Pass). $45
Elementary or Intermediate Lever Harp (Ensemble only)                           $30            
Elementary or Intermediate Lever Harp (with Weekend Day Pass)          Free

Masterclass
Student/participant (Harp Fest NZ 2026 non attendee)     $30
Student/participant (with Weekend Day Pass)                      $20

Harp Performance Competition (Friday)
Entry fee (competition only with one complimentary observer).   $30
Entry fee (Weekend Day pass with one complimentary observer) $20
Observer/Additional observer                                                                  $10

How does it all fit together? A brief overview.

We start on Friday afternoon with harp ensembles and the NZ Harp Competition -   free bonus add-ons for Weekend Day Pass holders, or something that non attendees can purchase.

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings there will be hands-on harps workshops - but, you its not mandatory to bring a harp, observers are very welcome - bring a note book and a recording device.  Handouts are digital only and will be available in the ten days prior to Harp Fest NZ.

On Saturday and Sunday afternoons we will be hearing presentations and talks, or observing masterclasses, and on the weekend plus Monday, there will be an afternoon concert which is all included in the Weekend Day Pass.

Evening concert tickets need to be purchased on top of the Weekend Day Pass, and each concert features two international performers, each presenting a 45 minutes set.

For a little more on 'who's presenting what' follow this link
​Have a look under the programme tab for info on the three ensemble workshops on Friday afternoon, and the NZ Harp Competition

Masterclass information and  entry form coming soon!

Workshop selection, merch-pre order and pre-order food options will be sent out following registration.