Announcing Rock ‘en’ Rol
A collective of independent music venues are hosting Rock ’En’ Rol events throughout September and October – bringing communities together and helping rangatahi enrol for the 2026 General Election.
The nationwide, non-partisan initiative will use live music, art and community events to connect with young people aged 18–24 in particular, and make enrolling easy, visible and accessible.
For the 2026 General Election, voters must be enrolled – and have updated their address if they’ve moved – by midnight on Sunday 25 October. Enrolment closes before advance voting begins on Monday 26 October, meaning people will no longer be able to enrol at a voting place. Election Day is Saturday 7 November.
Even better if you enrol by midnight on Sunday 4 October, you’ll be sent an EasyVote card, making voting faster and easier.
Rock ’En’ Rol have called on their local hip-hop crews, punk bands, pop and folk artists, DJs, community leaders, comedians, rabble-rousers and local legends to help create an event! The kaupapa is simple: provide enrolment support and a great event, to encourage youth participation.
Check out what’s happening at an Independent Music Venue near you!
ROCK ’EN’ ROL
Throughout September and October 2026
At independent music venues across Aotearoa
September 11
Moon – Make a Move: Gig Series – Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
September 18
San Fran – Make a Move: Gig Series – Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
September 26
Mussel Inn – Mohua/Golden Bay
Rogue and Vagabond – Make a Move: Gig Series – Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
October 3
Southern Lights Yard – Rock The Vote – Ōtepoti/Dunedin
Sawmill Cafe – Leigh
October 4
Double Whammy – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Space Academy – Ōtautahi/Christchurch
Smash Palace -Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa/Gisborne
Rogue and Vagabond – Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
WAA! – Whakatū/Nelson
Pearl Diver – Ōtepoti/Dunedin
Big Fan – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret – Whitianga
October 11
Vogelmorn – Make a Move: Gig Series – Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
October 15
Whammy – Sweet Treats Punx – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
October 17
The Stomach – SwampFest 2026 – Te Papaioea/Palmerston North
