Sir Dave Dobbyn to Headline Toast Martinborough 2026
Sir Dave Dobbyn to headline Toast Martinborough 2026
New Zealand music icon Sir Dave Dobbyn has been announced as the headline act for Toast Martinborough 2026, leading a stellar entertainment line-up that also features crowd favourites Sweet Mix Kids and The Beat Girls.
The announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine, food and music festivals. Toast Martinborough is unveiling a refreshed format for 2026 now hosted exclusively at The Runholder.
Designed to enhance the visitor experience while continuing to showcase the best of the region, the new festival will welcome back eight neighbouring vineyards from the Martinborough wine village, local craft gin and locally brewed beer. Alongside outstanding cuisine, unique hospitality and crowd favourites on stage, the festival will continue to be a staple of the national events calendar.
Additionally, an exclusive VIP lounge will be hosted in the Runholder Cottage, offering all-inclusive elegant cuisine, fine wines, gin cocktails, private bathrooms and superior sightlines to the stage for those wishing to elevate their day.
Sir Dave Dobbyn’s appearance brings one of the country’s most enduring and beloved performers to the heart of Martinborough. With a career spanning more than four decades and a catalogue of songs that have become part of New Zealand’s cultural fabric, his performance promises to be a highlight of the event.
Joining him on the entertainment programme will be Sweet Mix Kids and The Beat Girls, whose high-energy performances and extensive repertoire will keep festival-goers dancing and singing along throughout the day.
Set amongst Martinborough’s renowned vineyards, the refreshed Toast Martinborough will continue to celebrate the very best of the Wairarapa region, bringing together award-winning wineries, exceptional local food producers and outstanding live entertainment.
The 2026 event signals a renewed vision for Toast Martinborough, blending the traditions that attendees know and love with fresh ideas that will ensure the festival continues to thrive for years to come.
Pre-sale tickets go live on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Toast Martinborough is one of New Zealand's best-known wine and food festivals, held in the wine-growing region of Martinborough. It celebrates local wines, gourmet food, gin, and live music, attracting visitors from across New Zealand. The festival began in 1992 and has become a flagship event for the region.
Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Price: GA $123, VIP $549 + iTICKET fees