Live Photos - Greenstone Summer Series 2026 - Taupo - 24th January 2026

Presented by Greenstone Summer Concert Tour

 

Photo Credits - Megan Moss Photographer

Read the full Festival Review by Bridget Herlihy here

 

Iggy Pop

Tickets are still available for the Auckland and Lake Wānaka shows, these can be purchased at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz or at the box office.
 

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Image Supplied

Photos/Image Credits to: Megan Moss Photographer

Artist/Band: Iggy Pop, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus, ZED

Venue/City: Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday, 24th January 2026
 
OFFICIAL MEDIA Release - 24th Jan 2026
It was another magnificent day of entertainment in Taupō, with music fans filling the lakeside venue.
Kiwi band ZED opened the concert with epic hits, ‘Hard To Find Her’, ‘Glorifilia’ and
‘Renegade Fighter.’
Australian band Hoodoo Gurus, frequent visitors to New Zealand, played a tight set featuring their trademark sing-along pop-rock hits like ‘I Want You Back’, ‘Like, Wow-Wipeout!’. and their classic ‘What’s My Scene?’
American Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Joan Jett with her band The Blackhearts wasted no time cracking into their set of anthemic rock hits including ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’, ’Bad Reputation’, and ‘Crimson and Clover.’
The anticipation was over with the arrival of the final act, Iggy Pop. Widely regarded as the ‘Godfather of Punk’, Iggy solidified his reputation as a dynamic stage performer, belting out classic cuts including ‘T.V. Eye’, ‘The Passenger’, and fan favourite ‘Real Wild Child.’
As the day ended, fans departed satisfied after another memorable concert.
Amanda Calvert, CEO of Greenstone Entertainment, said, “After sixteen years, Taupō has become our premiere event. It is always a pleasure to host the Summer Concert Tour in such an exceptional location, and this year’s line-up of legends of rock was met with an enthusiastic response from audience.”
Next stop for the Summer Concert Tour is Spark Arena in Auckland on Thursday, January 29. The show, which is an evening performance will feature ZED, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and Iggy Pop. The final outdoor concert for 2026 will be held at Three Parks Outdoor Arena in Lake Wānaka. the following weekend, Saturday January 31.
Tickets are still available for the Auckland and Lake Wānaka shows, these can be purchased at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz or at the box office.
 
 
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