Split Enz to reunite for Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1:56pm

Legendary New Zealand band Split Enz will reform for a performance at the Electric Avenue festival in Hagley Park. The two-day event is scheduled for late February 2026. This marks the band's first full lineup reunion in 16 years and celebrates their 50th anniversary.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 8:00am

   Electric Avenue 2026: Split Enz to reform, Kesha, Dom Dolla lead star-studded line-up (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 3 Sep 2025, 8:00am

   First Split Enz reunion in nearly 20 years to headline Electric Avenue festival (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Half of Christchurch’ knew about the Electric Avenue line up before it was announced (opens in new tab) Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1:56pm
3. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Sep 2025, 8:49am

   Split Enz to reform for Christchurch festival (opens in new tab)