Summer is Calling – Beach Days & Big Nights at the Mount

Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Mount Maunganui — surf by day, dance by night, and sleep easy at Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers. We’re close to all the major concert venues. Whether you’re chasing electronic beats, reggae vibes, or chilled festival days, the Bay of Plenty’s summer line-up is packed — and your hostel stay puts you right in the middle of the action.

🎉 1. New Year’s Eve 2025/26 – “Famous Last Words 2025/26”

📍 Venue: Mercury Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui
📅 Date: Wednesday 31 December 2025 –  1 January 2026 (6 pm – 1 am)
A major New Year’s outdoor bash with three huge stages and more than ten international artists. Expect a mix of bass music, dance vibes, and an electric atmosphere — perfect if you want to celebrate New Year’s right here in the Mount.

🎧 2. FISHER – Big “Open Air” Show

📍 Venue: Bay Oval – walking distance from Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
📅 Date: Saturday 31 January 2026

World-famous DJ FISHER brings his first major open-air concert to the Bay Oval — complete with massive production and a huge crowd. This will be one of the biggest music events of summer, with beachside vibes and party energy.

🎶 3. UB40 (featuring Ali Campbell) – “Kingston Calling 2026”

📍 Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
📅 Date: Saturday 7 February 2026  from 4 pm

The legendary reggae band UB40 is back with Ali Campbell for their Kingston Calling NZ Tour 2026. Expect all the hits — Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, and more — with a laid-back festival feel under the summer sky.

🍻 4. Beast of a Feast 2026

📍 Venue: Soper Reserve, Mount Maunganui – walking distance from us!
📅 Date: Saturday 28 February 2026

A Mount Maunganui favourite — Beast of a Feast blends gourmet food, craft beer, and great live music in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s all about local flavour, sunny vibes, and discovering fresh New Zealand artists.

🏄‍♀️ Beach by Day, Beats by Night

Make the most of Mount Maunganui this summer:

• 🌊 Free surfboards for guests – hit the waves before the gigs!

• 🎒 Luggage storage available – arrive early, drop your bags, and go explore.

• 🤙 Social atmosphere – meet other travellers heading to the same concerts.

• 🚌 Walk or bus to Bay Oval, Soper Reserve, and Baypark Stadium 

• 🏠 Book early! Summer concert weekends fill up quickly.

At Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers, you get the best of both worlds — Mount Maunganui’s beach life and the Bay of Plenty’s biggest live-music events, all within easy reach. So grab your sunnies, pack your dancing shoes, and join us for the perfect summer mix of surf, sun, and soundwaves.