The Others Way Returns To Karangahape Road This November
Press Release – The Others Way
You knew the news was coming, but now it's time to get your marker pens out for the calendar … The Others Way is back, baby!
Tāmaki Makaurau's favourite scrappy little street party once again lives to fight another day, and returns to take over and amplify the Karangahape Road precinct on Saturday November 29, 2025.
And boy oh boy, do we have some big ol' news coming your way…
In its eleventh year, Auckland's beloved multi-venue music festival will feature 40 acts playing at venues up and down the city's iconic Karangahape Road and its surrounds, with an undulating array of alluring international acts; Aotearoa's freshest and finest local talent; and emerging performers for the all ages stage.
And yes… the return of the outdoor stage.
Watch. This. Space.
Making a cherished home in music lovers' hearts since 2015, The Others Way hascaptured a dedicated audience of music enthusiasts and tastemakers by bringing a diverse and eclectic lineup of indie, pop, electronic, hip-hop, soul, punk, metal, folk and more.
Save the date, alert your nearest and dearest, book the babysitter, and get ready for the mighty return of The Others Way on Saturday November 29, 2025. We promise this will be our biggest and most powerful offering to date.
Artist announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned for the full festival lineup and updates on The Others Way via the festival's Facebook and Instagram.
Don't miss out—super earlybird tickets are on sale now via Moshtix and include buy now pay later options via Zip. Grab your tickets today and prepare for the greatest party of the year.
THE OTHERS WAY FESTIVAL 2025
Saturday November 29, 2025
Across Karangahape Road
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