ROCKSTOCK: PIRATES AND VIKINGS PARTY TAURANGA
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PREPARE TO PLUNDER AND ROCK: ROCKSTOCK BRINGS PIRATES AND VIKINGS TO TAURANGA!
TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND — Grab your cutlasses, polish your battle axes, and prepare for the heaviest, most action-packed family friendly day out of the year! Rockstock is storming into the Mount Sports Centre on Saturday, 29 August, bringing the ultimate Pirates and Vikings Tribute Party to the Bay.
From 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, the venue will be transformed into a battleground of epic music, incredible ink, and fierce competition. This is a family-focused festival where attendees of all ages are encouraged to embrace the theme, dress up, and unleash their inner marauder.
Headlining the chaos is the unstoppable force of Kaosis, leading an absolutely massive lineup of world-class tribute acts honoring the gods of rock and metal. Prepare to headbang to the anthems of Tool, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Faith No More, Deftones, System of a Down, The Prodigy, Alice in Chains, and more! Plus, the day kicks off with killer original support acts and local Rockquest bands setting the stage on fire.
But Rockstock isn’t just about the music—it’s a full sensory assault. The festival features a massive live tattooing zone where you can get inked on-site by some of the country's finest artists. The legendary roster includes Norton Hollows and Tynan Hollows from the Hollows Ink Team, alongside Cheyne Tweeddale (Undertongue Tattoo), Phoenix Rose (Exquisite Ink), Clarice Pieces (Tiger Tattoo) and more!
Think your crew looks the best? Prove it! The day is packed with wild competitions including Best Dressed Adult, Best Dressed Under 18, Best Dressed Under 10, Best Dressed Family, the legendary Mum of the Year, the Daughter and Dad Dance, the infamous Hot Dog Eating contest, and awards for Best Tattoo and Tattoo of the Day.
Prizes include VIP tickets to Rockstock: Open Air Events, Beverage and Food Vouchers, Tattoo Vouchers, Free Merch and a Rockstock Winners Certificate for the wall at home!
"Tauranga really knows how to turn it on for our tribute events and they always sell out.," says Joel Thompson of Rail Records. "Get your tickets now to secure your spot."
Bring the whole clan! Children under 18 are welcome to attend with a parent. There will be plenty of photo opportunities with event photographer (An Image Justin Time) and great, reasonably priced food from our in-house vendors to keep your energy up for the mosh pit.
Best of all, you’re partying for a purpose. All food profits and donations from the event go directly to the Aotearoa Community Event Trust (Acetrust.org.nz), a charitable organisation dedicated to putting on more community-minded and financially accessible events across New Zealand.
Don't miss the boat. Secure your tickets before they're pillaged!
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Rockstock: Pirates and Vikings Tribute Party
When: Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Where: Mount Sports Centre, Cnr Maunganui & Hull Road, Mount Maunganui 3116
Tickets: Available now from [rockstock.co.nz](https://rockstock.co.nz) and [railtix.net](https://railtix.net)
Pricing: $10 U18 | $20 EB R18 | $30 GA R18 | $40 R18 Late | $50 Doors (+ GST/BF). VIP options available.
(Children under 18 can attend with a parent)
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