The New Zealand Accordion Association will hold the 2026 NZAA South  Pacific  Accordion  Championships & Festival at the superb Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Silver Rd, Epsom, Auckland on Saturday 30 May & Sunday 31 May. 

The competitions various categories will begin at 10am on Saturday May 30th after which competition results will be announced.

Maurice Jones (NZAA Life member) will present a festival performance at 12 midday Saturday. View the video below.

00:00 – Introduction
00:33 – Bohemian Rhapsody
03:33 – Crazy Little Thing Called Love with Lionel Reekie

At 2pm Saturday, the NZAA massed orchestra rehearsal will be held.

On Sunday 31st May 2026 a Finale Concert will be held at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre from 2.30pm featuring guest performers, 2026 New Zealand & South Pacific Competition Winners, Our Australian Guests FUNKORDION (Musical Director Cathy Day), North Shore Accordion Orchestra, (video below), the NZAA Massed Orchestra and a Life Member Presentation to outgoing NZAA President Sonja Palinich. Admission prices on poster above.

A celebration Farewell Dinner will take place at the Aubergine Restaurant, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna on Sunday 31st May from 7pm. Download the program for booking details.

Competition program download: 2026NZAAprogram.pdf
Daily Reports will be online on accordion.news after the event.