Spotlight: Caravãna Sun (AUS) Touring Aotearoa New Zealand This Summer

First emerging from Sydney Australia in the early 2010s, Caravãna Sun have captured the hearts of festival-goers around the globe with their multi-genre swirl of sparkling guitar-pop, vibes-enriching soul-reggae and skanking ska, expressed across four albums so far — including their latest Burning Palms (2022) and 2020's Live In Germany. Having shared the stage with our own Fat Freddy's Drop and such overseas giants as UB40 and Madness, Caravãna Sun have their sights squarely set on Aotearoa as summer beckons.

Enjoying something of an endless summer themselves (they toured Europe mid-year), the groove-loving collective have early January headline dates locked in for Whitianga, Taupō, Raglan and Leigh, plus a free performance at New Plymouth's Festival of Lights in Pukakura Park. Allow Caravãna Sun to be your good times guides to help navigate the hazy early days of 2026, catch them moving crowds across Te Ika-a-Māui at the following dates...

Caravãna Sun

Wednesday 7th January - Lukes Kitchen, Whitianga
Thursday 8th January - Rosemarys, Taupō w/ Mirage
Friday 9th January - Festival of Lights, New Plymouth (free)*
Saturday 10th January - The Yard Cafe & Venue, Raglan w/ Retro Valley
Sunday 11th January - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh w/ Fools Lagoon

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
*Festival of Lights info HERE

Here's Caravãna Sun's 2012 hit 'The Bottle'...

Watch the official video for 'Whale Song' from their 2016 long player Guerrilla Club...

Press release:

Caravãna Sun return to Aotearoa, New Zealand, with a tour that promises to stir hearts and ignite dancefloors!

Hailed as “the most explosive performance ever witnessed” (LOST Magazine), Caravãna Sun are renowned for their electrifying live shows, blending sun-soaked reggae, sweeping indie grooves, and infectious energy that sweeps audiences into one big celebration. From huge singalongs to soul-stirring moments of intimacy, the band thrives on creating a genuine connection with their crowd.

Over the past decade, Caravãna Sun has cemented their reputation as one of the world’s finest live acts. They’ve toured the globe alongside icons such as Madness, UB40, The Cat Empire, and Fat Freddy’s Drop, headlined major European festivals, and built a devoted following with their uplifting, genre-blurring sound.

With new music on the horizon and an ever-growing catalogue of fan favourites, this is a chance to experience Caravãna Sun in full flight. Expect driving guitar riffs, horn stabs, swirling synths, and a rhythm section that builds into euphoric crescendos—often ending in a sweaty, joy-fuelled party.

Catch Caravãna Sun live this summer in Aotearoa and be ready to move, sing, and lose yourself in a night of unforgettable music.