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Stay 3 Nights. Pay for 2.

Enjoy one of New Zealand’s favourite winter festivals while relaxing in your own private guesthouse at Treghan Lodge.

The Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival, running from Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, brings together outstanding jazz and blues musicians from New Zealand and Australia for an unforgettable weekend of live music.

Arrive on Thursday to settle in before the festival begins, or join us on Friday. Stay for three or more nights and combine a wonderful weekend of music with time to explore the very best of the Bay of Islands in winter.

Spend your days immersed in world-class jazz and blues, then return to the peace and tranquillity of your own private garden retreat, just five minutes from Kerikeri.

Your Jazz Festival Escape Includes

  • Stay three nights and pay for two
  • Two weekend passes to the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
  • A bottle of wine on arrival
  • Generous breakfast provisions with local and organic touches where possible
  • Your own private, self-contained luxury guesthouse
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking

Additional weekend festival passes may be arranged on request, subject to availability.

About the Festival

Running from Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival features live performances across multiple venues throughout the Bay of Islands. From smooth jazz and soulful blues to lively street music and intimate concerts, you can create your own festival experience throughout the weekend.

With music from Friday evening through until Sunday night, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the performances while also exploring Kerikeri, local wineries, galleries, cafés and the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Why Stay at Treghan?

Treghan Lodge gives you space to enjoy the festival at your own pace.

After a day of music, return to your own private guesthouse, relax with a glass of wine on your deck, wander through the gardens, or simply enjoy the quiet before another day of performances and exploring.

Many guests choose to stay a little longer and discover more of the Bay of Islands, from historic Russell and Waitangi to vineyards, galleries, coastal walks and scenic day trips.

Booking Information

This package is available for stays during the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival, subject to availability.

The package includes two festival passes. If you’re travelling with friends or family, we’d be happy to arrange additional passes where available—just let us know when you book.

To enquire or reserve your Jazz Festival Escape, please call +64 9 407 1311 or email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to Treghan Lodge for a memorable weekend of outstanding music, relaxed luxury and the very best of the Bay of Islands.