The Stables Events Venue & Secret Garden - Matakana

11/12/2025

PSA!!! Return buses for Legacy Fest Sunday 25 January are now live. Routes include Warkworth, Snells Beach, Omaha, and Silverdale, and seats are seriously limited. If you’re rolling in with the crew, lock in your bus now before your route disappears.

We’re also down to the final 50 First Release tickets!!!
And yes, Afterpay is live.

Lock your tickets. Lock your bus. Party sorted!!!
Next up: VIP giveaways. Follow us, and stay tuned!!

BUS TICKETS AT CHECKOUT:
https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/b53179ea-0156-4f1f-ae4d-1f0de9a90490

For full info check out our event page here:
https://stablesmatakana.co.nz/legacy-fest-matakana-2026

11/12/2025

Have you tried our food?

Fresh, seasonal, and packed with flavour, like this line-caught fish from our mates at Leigh Fisheries, just down the road.

Whether you're here for a wedding, long lunch, or corporate event, our menus are all about celebrating local produce and serving it with care.

Enquire now about your event: [email protected]

10/12/2025

Our outdoor space is made for moments like this - relaxed, spacious, and perfect for any event.

Whether it’s a wedding, team celebration, or birthday with a big guest list, The Stables has the room to roam and the setting to make it special.

Enquire now for summer dates. [email protected]

08/12/2025

It's taken 30 years of performing comedy for PAUL EGO to get off his butt and do a solo NZ tour, so this is both very exciting and long overdue! Well known for his many years as Team Captain on the TV show '7DAYS', Paul has also been part of award winning Breakfast Radio shows for both MoreFM and The Rock. However, his crowning achievement now seems to be voicing 'Stickman' for PAK’nSAVE - something he happily admits is "the best job he's ever had". 'STICK' is your chance to see "NZ's Top Professional Comedian" live onstage, delivering maximum laughs as he talks stickability, sticky situations and, of course, stick-men.

As part of his 12 show tour, Paul Ego is heading to The Stables Matakana.
Thursday 9 April 2026.
Early Bird tickets are $25THIS WEEK ONLY!
Then $30 +BF till there gone, which they will!

TICKETS FROM EVENTFINDA:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tours-festivals/2025/paul-ego-stick-solo-comedy-show-tour

02/12/2025

Aotearoa classics, sunshine and a long weekend to launch.
Summer Roadie brings together some of NZ’s most loved artists for a one-day open-air festival, and a day of celebration in Matakana. Che Fu & The Kratez, King Kapisi, Sambora x P Digsss (The Peacekeepers), Wendy Douglas and Phil Stoodley. Tickets on sale now! Friday 6 Feb, 2006. Don't miss it!!

Tickets: https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/5f5c63f1-2dfb-48c8-abbb-853c4b829edb?tc=fb

01/12/2025

MC Tali has just dropped her summer dates, Northern Bass, Splore, AUM, Synthony, and right there in the mix, on 19 Dec, she touches down at The Stables Matakana for the FriendsAround Christmas Edition.

To mark it, we’re rolling out a 20% Early Xmas Sale for 48 hours only.
Use code xmas20 at checkout, or hit the link below for direct access.
Ends 5pm Wednesday 3 December.
Afterpay available if Xmas has got you good!

Hudge, Manuel Bundy and Dan Paine return with the full-spectrum music that spans Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Latin, African grooves, Disco, House and beyond.

This edition welcomes MC Tali & Chiccoreli as special guests, adding their signature liquid DnB energy for a hot night to remember in Matakana.

📅 Fri 19 Dec
📍 The Stables Matakana
🎟 8pm–12am
🎫 Tickets: https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/a87326da-3437-4402-8fee-18e69e68f18a/reservation?slug=feaef0d0&code=xmas20

A summer session made Matakana.

27/11/2025

There’s something special about Christmas events at The Stables. Joyce and the Ladies Rebus Club joined us for their end-of-year luncheon, and we’re delighted to share their kind words. From the food to the service, our team is proud to deliver occasions that feel effortless from beginning to end.

If you’re planning a Christmas celebration for your organisation, we still have limited availability and a seasonal package designed for mid-week functions, including private venue hire, a festive buffet, drinks, and lawn games. It’s a simple way to bring your team together before the year wraps up.

Find out more in our bio or Enquire with our events team to secure your date.
[email protected]

20/11/2025

🎄 Christmas at The Stables – Group Package 🎁

Looking to celebrate with your crew this festive season? We’ve made it easy.

Private venue hire
Festive buffet
Drinks for everyone
Lawn games in the Secret Garden

✨ $1500 for 20 guests
✨ Tuesday to Thursday
✨ 3.30PM to 7.30PM

Available November to January - limited spots left. Book now and lock it in.
📧 [email protected]
📞 09 422 4040

19/11/2025

Jamie Bowen – Live at The Stables

Award-winning comedian Jamie Bowen is heading to Matakana for one night only - Thursday 27 November. With 25 years of stand-up under his belt and a career that’s taken him from LA to London, Jamie’s storytelling is sharp, honest, and wildly funny.

Come down for a night of unfiltered comedy, good company, and big laughs inside our very own country park here in Matakana

🎟 Tickets just $22
Doors open 7.00 PM
Show starts 7.30 PM

Seats are casual and first in, so come early and grab your spot.

18/11/2025

Host your next event with us at The Stables Matakana ✨

Looking for a venue that actually feels like a celebration? From corporate gatherings to milestone birthdays, hens parties, product launches, award nights and more, our spaces are made for good times.

Enjoy private hire of the venue and Secret Garden, catering straight from our in-house kitchen and an events team on site seven days a week to bring it all together.

Choose your catering style
Grazing table 🥖
Buffet 🍽️
Set menu 🍷

Every event is bespoke quoted so your package reflects your group, your flow and your style.

Enquire now
📧 [email protected]
📞 09 422 4040
🌿 stablesmatakana.co.nz

16/11/2025

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

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Summer’s already turning it on, and so are you!
Our Early Bird tickets are officially SOLD OUT, and Second Release is now live.

With weather like this, it’s shaping up to be an absolute banger of a summer in Matakana.
We’ve put together a handy Legacy Fest page including FAQ's to help you plan your day:
👉 stablesmatakana.co.nz/legacy-fest-matakana-2026

Stay tuned team! We’ve got an epic giveaway coming soon!
Big acts. Small crowd. Pure Matakana.

GET YOUR TICKETS LOCKED AND LOADED!

Legacy Fest: A Celebration of Kiwi Icons
Sunday 25 January 2026 · The Stables & Secret Garden, Matakana
Hello Sailor · Jordan Luck Band · Rumpus Machine · Lou Lou Perkins

Hello Sailor





Legacy Fest 2026

04/11/2025

Did you know there’s a community board right out front of The Stables? It’s packed with local events, gigs, and happenings around Matakana, a great way to see what’s on in the area before or after your visit.

Make sure you check it out next time you’re at the Country Park!

03/11/2025

🎁🎄 Christmas at The Stables Matakana 🎁🎄

Celebrate the season with your team or mates with our all-in group package: private venue hire, festive buffet, drinks, and lawn games.

BUFFET MENU
Glazed ham, roast chicken, potato salad, green salad, bread rolls, pavlova

$1500 | 20 guests | Tues–Thurs | 3.30–7.30 pm

Exclusive use of The Stables & Secret Garden
Festive buffet | 2 drinks per person | Lawn games included

Available Tues–Thurs, November–January
Must book in advance. Contact us today to secure your date!
📧 [email protected]
09 422 4040

📍 The Stables Matakana | stablesmatakana.co.nz

29/10/2025

LEGACY FEST 2026
Sunday 25 January 2026 | The Stables & Secret Garden, Matakana Country Park | R18
Hello Sailor | Jordan Luck Band | Rumpus Machine | The Waterways | Lou Lou

Set inside The Secret Garden at The Stables Matakana, Legacy Fest is a boutique open-air celebration where New Zealand’s greats meet the next wave of musicians. An elegant, intimate outdoor experience beneath the trees — sunshine, sprawling lawns and timeless country charm meet live music with soul.

THE LINE-UP
Hello Sailor – 50 years of classic Kiwi rock and still headlining festivals nationwide.
Jordan Luck Band – From Victoria to Why Does Love Do This to Me, pure NZ anthems.
Rumpus Machine – One of the country’s most exciting live acts, high-energy and unstoppable.
The Waterways – Melodic coastal rock led by John Kempt with serious pedigree.
Lou Lou – Matakana’s own, bringing her soulful mix of roots and indie pop.

Iconic Kiwi music. One for the locals. One for the weekenders. One unforgettable afternoon in paradise.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now – Early Bird $69, GA $79, Final Release $89 (plus booking fee)
https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/b53179ea-0156-4f1f-ae4d-1f0de9a90490?tc=fb

Proudly sponsored by More FM, The Rock and The Sound.

Hello Sailor

27/10/2025

Make it dinner and a show Thursday 30 October at The Stables Matakana.
Join us for an intimate night with Nairobi Trio and add on a three-course meal for just $69.

Menu highlights:
Entree - Fijian Kokoda with coconut, chilli and lime
Main - Eye Fillet with parsnip purée and chimichurri
Dessert - Chocolate Pot with toasted marshmallow and candied hazelnuts

Doors open 6.15PM | Dinner served 6.45PM | Show starts 7PM

Pre-order your dinner when you grab your tickets – orders close 5PM Tuesday!
🎟️ Tickets and dinner here: https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/9267d15a-ce9f-4b78-8ddf-4ebb0316af2f?tc=facebook

22/10/2025

Get your tickets here!!https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/tadpole/auckland/leigh

21/10/2025

Get ready for a night of pure jazz magic at The Stables ✨

Bootleg Social Club returns for its second chapter, an intimate, soulful evening with the Nairobi Trio.
Expect smooth swing, blues, and Latin grooves that will fill the barn with warmth and rhythm.

🎶 Dinner from 6 PM | Show 7 PM
📍 The Stables Matakana
🎟 Tickets https://stablesmatakana.flicket.co.nz/events/9267d15a-ce9f-4b78-8ddf-4ebb0316af2f?tc=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNjzTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1WkRRYnNGM0FheHA4QXk4AR4ZpThZYMxYQdMV9PiPn7hTRnAFlUmwq_2FQHCtsmVHUuMlbAKAoWLDo2nSPQ_aem_ju-RVwETFbGJzGPjACU2FA

21/10/2025

Whose coming this Friday to TADPOLE LIVE @ The Stables! Doors from 7.30pm. With support from Jason Kerrigan, The RVMES, Danny Rascal and KDEBT. It's going to be a doozy of a night and a kick start to the long weekend! Grab your tickets now: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/tadpole/auckland/leigh