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25 August 2026 – Cross Street Music Festival Reveals First 2026 Names
By Editorial Team - August 25, 2026
Summary
Auckland's Cross Street Music Festival announces initial 2026 lineup featuring Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, and DARTZ.
Key Facts
- Auckland's Cross Street Music Festival announces first wave of artists for its 8th edition.
- Lineup highlights include Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, DARTZ, and Where's Jai.
- Celebrates grassroots New Zealand indie talent as primary headlining features.
- Entities: Cross Street Music Festival, Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, DARTZ, Where's Jai, Auckland
- Tags: cross-street-music-festival, auckland, new-zealand, sola-rosa, melodownz, festivals
Auckland's Cross Street Music Festival has unveiled the first wave for its eighth edition.
Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, DARTZ and Where's Jai are among the initial names, giving the festival an eclectic New Zealand-heavy foundation.
It's another encouraging example of regional festivals putting local and emerging music at the centre rather than treating it as decoration below imported headliners.