A weekend of drumming, performance, dance and workshops set in the idilic Okuti Valley, an hour from Christchurch. Family friendly, with camping available...and suggested so you can absorb the vibes of nature and percussion.
Little River 2026 Drum Festival Line-Up FRIDAY
7:30
Karakia / Taonga pūoro
8:00 p.m.
Ngoni Workshop Jeremy Cloake
SATURDAY
10:30
Djembe workshop Miro Klima
12:00
Soul Star Tribe with special guest Didge Mama Gypsy Caravan Style Dance performance and workshop
1:00
Persian percussion and dance group from the Simurgh Music School
2:00 Dekaworwor and JoAD
African drum and dance performance
3:00-5:00 Epizo Bangoura
African drum and dance workshop 5:15-6:00 Qawwali/Punjabi ensemble
7:00
Samba parade - everybody join in! 7:45
Dance party - Samba Tupinikeen 9:30
Silent Disco
SUNDAY
10:15
Yakadi demonstration/performance with Jeremy Cloake
11:15
Justin DeHart
Tabla solo performance and konnokol workshop
12:15 Epizo Bangoura
African drumming and dance workshop
3:00 Takumi Japanese Drum Group
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