The Runholder Presents
A Boutique Festival of Wine, Gin, Food & Music
This Saturday 15th November 2025, 12pm-6pm
$99 General Admission R18 + iTICKET fees
Includes festival entry, Spiegelau wine glass to keep & free shuttles to/from Martinborough Square
Limited tickets available - don’t miss out!
Join us under a canopy of trees for an unforgettable afternoon that blends flavour, sound & celebration.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Martinborough’s rolling hills and vines, this curated gathering brings together our favourite makers, movers, and shakers - ready to pour, plate, and play their hearts out.
Sip iconic artisan wines, swirl small-batch gin and savour signature gourmet bites by culinary legends.
On stage we welcome the soulful stylings and powerhouse vocals of Hollie Smith, the retro glam and infectious energy of The Beat Girls, and the genre-spinning magic of Sweet Mix Kids, interspersed with sets from DJ Takas.
Our Saturday session promises an elevated, intimate atmosphere - where the wine flows, the beats drop, and the good vibes carry you through an afternoon of dancing, right into sunset.
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Take advantage of easy transportation options with return bus add-ons from Wellington, Masterton, Carterton, Greytown & Featherston ($30-$60), and free shuttles to and from Martinborough Square, so you can sip responsibly. See bus details - almost full!
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Elevate your festival experience with the next level of luxury, see more about VIP tickets.
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This is a strictly R18 event. View full event terms & conditions.
Tickets are limited and selling fast - don’t miss out.
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VIP Area
Elevate your festival experience with the next level of luxury. You’ll be hosted in The Runholder Cottage, a bespoke and intimate haven of exceptional wine, stunning food and beautiful people. VIPs are welcomed to indulge in premium and library wines, poured by the winemakers themselves, on hand to share knowledge and stories behind their exquisite wines. Impeccably paired with gourmet canapés, delicacies, bowls & more from Auckland Viaduct’s iconic SOUL Bar & Bistro, you’re in for a truly memorable experience.
As a VIP guest, you’ll enjoy:
All-inclusive food and beverage
Exclusive access to the dedicated VIP space with priority stage sightlines
Premium hosting amenities for your comfort and convenience
$499 VIP Area R18 + iTICKET fees
Bus Details
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time to ensure you do not miss the bus. Buses will depart promptly at the specified times and will not wait. Please note, if you miss the bus, it is your responsibility to find an alternative way to the festival.
BUSES FROM WELLINGTON
10.30am Departs Wakefield Street opposite Amora Hotel, 170 Wakefield Street
10.45am Stops at Lambton Quay outside of Old Government Building, 55 Lambton Quay
11.00am Stops at Petone Railway Station on the eastern side
11.10am Stops at Melling Railway Station
11.25am Stops at Upper Hutt Railway Station
BUSES FROM MASTERTON
11.00am Departs Masterton from the Tranzit Depot, 320 Queen Street
11.15am Stops in Carterton opposite New World, 60/72 High Street South, Carterton
11.30am Stops in Greytown on the corner of West & Hastwell Streets
11.45am Stops in Featherston at the Mobil Service Station
Departures back to the various Wairarapa towns & Wellington will be available from 5.45pm at the earliest from INSIDE THE RUNHOLDER GATE, with the final departure time being 7pm. Please be wary of traffic at the pick-up and drop-off points.
If you have any questions, please contact us at enquiries@therunholder.co.nz
FREE SHUTTLES FROM MARTINBOROUGH TOWN HALL
There will also be free shuttles running to and from Martinborough Town Hall (9 Texas St) and The Runholder throughout the day from 11.30am. Shuttles back to the Town Hall depart from OUTSIDE THE RUNHOLDER GATE where you were dropped off with the final departure time being 7pm. Please be wary of traffic at the pick-up and drop-off points.
Bus ticket add-ons close 3pm Friday 14th November.
There are only a handful of seats left for each route. Be sure to secure your bus ticket now ($30-$60) via iTICKET, so you can sip responsibly.