The Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival, a beloved event known for its vibrant celebration of creativity and community, has announced that it will be taking a hiatus in 2025. The festival, which has become a staple for many, will return on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

In a heartfelt message to the Outfield community, the festival team expressed that the decision was not made lightly, citing the well-being of their team and whānau as key factors in the choice to pause. The festival, which has always been more than just an event—serving as a gathering place for those who share a love for music, food, and the arts—will use this break as an opportunity to reset, recharge, and realign its vision for the future.

While the news may come as a disappointment to many loyal attendees, the Outfield team assured their community that the hiatus will allow them to innovate and create new, exciting experiences for the festival’s return. They expressed deep gratitude for the continued support and promised that the 2026 event will be worth the wait. As the festival takes this time to prepare, fans can look forward to a renewed and revitalized Outfield experience in the near future.