UNTIL THE BEAT DROPS
Octablast Festival 2026, 23th – 25th October
Venue: 186 Atkins Rd, Te Arai, Wellsford 0975, New Zealand
Welcome to our playground, Octablast Festival is back!
Get ready for 3 nights and 4 days of non-stop vibes, with beats flowing from deep house and techno all the way up to the cosmic heights of psytrance.
What started as a small get-together of friends has exploded into a yearly celebration of music, connection, and pure festival magic. This year, we’re turning it up even louder and you’re invited to jump in, dance with the tribe, and help shape the culture of tomorrow.
OCTOBLAST '26
In 2026, Octoblast is evolving: new chapter, higher frequencies.!
This is not just a festival, it is a one-of-a-kind playground celebrating the wild heart of Aotearoa and the global psychedelic spirit. Immerse yourself in deep sound journeys, mind-blowing stage design, and the unstoppable energy of our vibrant tribe.
Octoblast is where music, light, and community collide. With world-class artists, transformative visuals, and a dance floor that never quits, we invite you to lose yourself in the beats, connect with kindred souls, and step into a realm where every moment is a celebration and every rhythm moves you.
Crystal Clear OPUS AUDIO
In the foundation of Octoblast is Mighty, crystal clear OPUS AUDIO sound system provided by AUDIO ART, where every attendee gets to experience the best it was ever heard and know that this is our standard, which is maintained through out by our team of experienced sound technicians and festival crew during whole event duration
VISION
To ignite a global festival culture where music, art, and community converge. Octablast celebrates creative expression and collaboration, inviting people to co-create unforgettable experiences and pioneer the culture of tomorrow.
MISSION
Our mission is to create immersive, high-energy musical journeys across house, techno, psytrance, and beyond, while showcasing visionary art and stage design that gives artists a platform to share their creativity with a passionate audience. We aim to cultivate a community-driven festival where connection, joy, and celebration come together, inspiring lasting cultural impact and unforgettable experiences for all who join our tribe.
VIBE
A playful, conscious tribe coming together to dance, connect, and celebrate life. Octablast is about shared energy, freedom, and joy, creating a space where every beat, light, and moment sparks connection, inspiration, and pure festival magic.
ABOUT Audio Art
Welcome to Audio Art
We are a tight-knit community of sonic architects, visual artists, and event production specialists based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand.
Driven by the cyclical power of "The Audio Art Cycle," we create transformative, high-fidelity gatherings that bridge music, nature, and people together as one heartbeat. From intimate warehouse takeovers to legendary multi-day forest festivals, we design immersive spaces where electronic music culture truly thrives.
Our Signature Sound: The Opus Experience
At the absolute core of everything we do is a fanatical devotion to acoustic purity. Audio Art is proud to deploy the world-class, award-winning Opus Audio sound system.
Renowned for its unparalleled clarity, earth-shaking depth, and flawless precision, this elite rig ensures you don’t just hear the music—you feel it. Whether we are transforming an indoor venue like Auckland's The Button Factory or pushing the acoustic boundaries of an outdoor forest, we deliver a premium, undistorted auditory experience that honor the artists' vision.
Flagship Gatherings & Festivals
We specialize in curation. We cultivate spaces where top-tier local talent and international heavyweights can push creative boundaries. Our flagship, multi-genre events are legendary staples of the New Zealand counter-culture calendar:
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OCTOBLAST: Our massive, soulful outdoor forest gathering held over Labour Weekend in Te Arai. A multi-day pilgrimage of Techno, Psytrance, camping, and glowing visual installations.
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Mystic Realms: The ultimate multi-genre "homecoming" experience, seamlessly uniting the distinct worlds of Techno, Drum & Bass, and Psytrance under a single, unified production banner.
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Global Showcases: Taking our signature Kiwi vibe beyond borders, including our destination takeovers like the Mystic Realms – Goan Edition in India.
Full-Scale Production & Hire Services
We don't just throw parties; we engineer them. Audio Art provides end-to-end event planning, stage design, and sound reinforcement services for external promoters, festivals, and private clients.
From our world-class Opus rigs to industry-standard Pioneer DJ gear, our professional crew brings festival-grade production values to any scale of event.
Connect with the vibration. Join the cycle.