Presented by the Eyegum Music Collective, The Night Before serves as the ultimate multi-venue warm-up mini-festival leading into Wellington’s massive Great Sounds Great event. Taking place on Friday, September 4, 2026, this vibrant pre-party shines a spotlight on up-and-coming musical talent right in the heart of the creative suburb of Newtown. Punters caught catch a host of incredible local and visiting acts performing across three neighboring hotspots: Moon, Office Bar, and the Newtown Community Centre. The stacked local lineup features an eclectic mix of genres from Bone Chapel, Boy Band, Bug Michigan, Dale Kerrigan, Dillon Jo, Elly Mae, Felix Bird, Girls Factory, Nameless and Brainless, Re:Ruby, The Muscle, and Yawner, making it an unforgettable kickoff to the festival weekend.