Tauranga’s One Love music festival has decided to cancel its 2026 edition, pointing towards what it calls “several challenging situations”. Photo / Supplied
Tauranga’s One Love music festival has decided to cancel its 2026 edition, pointing towards what it calls “several challenging situations”. Photo / Supplied
Tauranga’s One Love music festival has decided to cancel its 2026 edition, pointing towards what it calls “several challenging situations”.
In a Facebook post, organisers confirmed theyhad been reviewing several challenging circumstances “including the realities of the current economic climate”.
“With the cost of living crisis ongoing and more than 80% of our audience travelling for two days, we know the strain this puts on household budgets,” the post said.
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the heartbreaking decision to place the One Love festival on hold for 2026.
“This has been a difficult process for us because we want nothing more than to deliver One Love at the standard our community deserves. Sadly, that simply isn’t possible for 2026.”
Organisers planned to hold a scaled-back version of the festival, however decided against it because it “wouldn’t be true to what One Love represents”.
“The festival has always been about the experience ... and a watered-down version wouldn’t honour that legacy.”
