​​Blues & Roots is a soulful springtime street festival set in the mountain town of Ōhakune — where the rhythm of blues, roots, and reggae rolls through the streets and into the hills.
Launched in 2023, the festival brings a mix of live bands, great food, local stalls, and mountain town energy. Past performers include Coterie, Hollie Smith, House of Shem, Kokomo, Nathan Haines, and Troy Kingi — a solid blend of Aotearoa’s finest.
It’s a celebration of music, community, and the changing season — laidback, family-friendly, and unmistakably Kiwi.