Tauranga’s One Love music festival has decided to cancel its 2026 edition, pointing towards what it calls “several challenging situations”.

The reggae festival is held annually in the Bay of Plenty and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

In a Facebook post, organisers confirmed they had been reviewing several challenging circumstances “including the realities of the current economic climate”.

“With the cost of living crisis ongoing and more than 80% of our audience travelling for two days, we know the strain this puts on household budgets,” the post said.

“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the heartbreaking decision to place the One Love festival on hold for 2026.”