Phil Rudd brings FULL METAL ORCHESTRA 2026 to New Plymouth for an epic rock and orchestra clash!
NEW PLYMOUTH… ARE YOU READY TO GO FULL METAL?! 
Brace yourself for an explosive collision of raw rock power and orchestral might as the
Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA: Rock Festival lands in New Plymouth in 2026.
Led by Phil Rudd (AC/DC) alongside Jon Toogood, the FULL METAL ORCHESTRA tears into massive, re-imagined anthems from AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and more — backed by the sheer force of a full orchestra and driven by pure rock attitude.
But that’s not all.
This is a full-scale outdoor rock festival at one of New Zealand’s most iconic venues, featuring huge live sets from some of NZ’s biggest rock acts:
PLUS full live sets from
Blindspott
Devilskin
I Am Giant
Venue: Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Expect volume, power, atmosphere and an unforgettable night where rock meets orchestral fire under the open sky.