Sunsetter Pre & After Parties

Where to eat, drink and keep the night going in Devonport

Sunsetter Festival is on at Windsor Reserve on Saturday 31 January 2026, from 1pm to 9pm, but the fun doesn’t stop when the music wraps.

Before the gates open and once the festival winds down, Devonport’s local bars and eateries are hosting a range of pre-festival brunches, live music, DJs and after-parties, all within easy walking distance of the waterfront. Whether you’re easing into the day or keen to keep the night going, there’s something happening across the village.

All after-parties listed below are free entry. Full timings and line-ups are available on individual venue posters.

Pre-Festival

Stone Oven

5 Clarence Street, Devonport

Stone Oven is a great place to start the day, hosting Sunsetter Brunch Club before the festival. Enjoy a Mimosa Brunch Special and settle in ahead of the afternoon. Menu highlights include a brunch plate paired with a mimosa or matcha, featuring a wellness bowl with black rice, chorizo, labneh, poached eggs and spinach.

After Sunsetter

Signal Hill

24 Victoria Road, Devonport

Set inside one of Devonport’s most iconic homesteads, Signal Hill hosts DJ sessions outdoors from 7pm–11pm, before moving indoors from 11pm through to close. A solid option for those keen to keep the energy up.

Vondel

8 Victoria Road, Devonport

Vondel is hosting a Sunsetter after-party on Saturday 31 January, with Noah Chitty playing live from 4–7pm, followed by Dan Page from 9pm to midnight. Expect a relaxed, lively atmosphere, $10 tap beers, and a Cambridge Distillery bar takeover.

The Kestrel

1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf

Located right on the waterfront, The Kestrel will be on site at Sunsetter during the day, then hosting an after-party with a live band, The Sons, from 8pm. Modern New Zealand pub food, craft drinks and scenic harbour views make this an easy post-festival stop.

Vic Road Wine Bar

53/55 Victoria Road, Devonport

Vic Road Wine Bar transforms into a late-night cocktail lounge after Sunsetter. Drop in for nightcaps, late-night cocktails and bites, and wind the evening down in a relaxed setting.

Tiny Triumphs

5 Clarence Street, Devonport

Tiny Triumphs hosts a Tiny Triumphs x Volcanic Vinyl DJ party after Sunsetter. Expect DJ tunes through the evening, with records available for sale during the day as usual.

The Patriot

14 Victoria Road, Devonport

The Patriot hosts CLARITY @ The Patriot, the official Sunsetter after-party, running from 8:30pm to 1am. DJs Space Before and Front Left deliver high-energy tech house, melodic techno and progressive house, alongside Heineken and Bacardi drink deals and free merch giveaways.

Plan Your Day

All venues are located within easy walking distance of Windsor Reserve, making it simple to move between the festival and the village.

For full details about the Sunsetter Festival, including tickets, line-up and event information, visit
https://sunsetterfestival.co.nz/