Stage Challenge and J Rock has announced Rotorua's Civic Theatre will host two nights of the event.
They will be held at 7pm on Monday June 12 and Tuesday June 13.
Stage Challenge and J Rock's nationwide tour involves 16,000 participants from up to 200 schools, and has etched itself as a highlight on the calendar for youth throughout New Zealand.
It aims to motivate young people to engage in positive and healthy lifestyles, while providing the opportunity to be part of a performing arts spectacular that will create long-lasting memories.
Stage Challenge aims to deliver an event of creativity and expression, which gives young Kiwis the opportunity to showcase their skills in dance, drama and design in a safe, exciting and dynamic environment.
This experience carries key messages of attending school regularly, goal-setting, staying fit and healthy, and having fun without tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.
This year's event manager, Olivia Kinane, believes Stage Challenge and J Rock is a special organisation to be involved in due to its ability to make such a positive impact on so many young people's lives.