Dames Jools and Lynda Topp (the Topp Twins), Bic Runga, Ladi6 and Ladyhawke will be headlining at the free festival running from July 20-30 at the Dunedin Town Hall and Glenroy Auditorium.
There will also be performances by Foley, Georgia Lines, Paige, Riiki Reid, Emily Alice, Mads Harrop, Melissa Partridge, the Mitchell Twins and Tina Turntables.
Fifa Fan Festival co-ordinator Eleanor Riley said she was thrilled at the stellar lineup of musical acts showcasing some of Aotearoa’s top female performers.
The festival also included a range of entertaining and engaging activities designed for the whole family including arts, crafts, sporting activities and cultural performances.
Dunedin City Council team leader of events Dan Hendra said the Fifa Fan Festival was the soul of the tournament.
"We are lucky to be able to host such an incredible and entirely free programme for everyone."
The Fifa Fan Festival opens on July 20, screening the Fifa Women’s World Cup opening ceremony and first match, New Zealand v Norway live.
Six other away matches will screen throughout the festival to complement the six matches being played here in Dunedin.
- An eight-page guide to all you need to know about the Fifa Women’s World Cup will feature in The Star next week.
Fifa Fan Festival highlights
The Fifa Fan Festival events will be held in the Dunedin Town Hall and Glenroy Auditorium. Events will be free.
- Thursday, July 20:
4.30pm until after the last match ends
Screening: 7pm — NZ v Norway
Highlights: Performances by Bic Runga and DJ Tina Turntables — 4.30pm to 6pm.
Screening of the Fifa Women's World Cup opening ceremony.
- Saturday, July 22:
Noon until after the last match ends
Screening: 1pm — USA v Vietnam; 7pm: Zambia v Japan
Highlights: Performances by Foley, Riiki Reid and DJ Tina Turntables — 3.20pm to 5.45pm.
Performances by O-Taiko Drummers.
Poi workshops with Georgia Latu of Potiki Poi and African drumming with Kadodo Drum ‘n Dance.
- Sunday, July 23:
Noon until after the last match ends
Screening: 5pm — Sweden v South Africa
Highlights: The Equalise discussion series from NZ Story
Special screening of Fifa+ documentaries.
Last Mile Walk from the Octagon to the Dunedin Stadium to catch Netherlands v Portugal
Music from DJ Tina Turntables —3.30pm to 4.30pm.
- Friday, July 28:
2pm until after the last match ends
Screening: 8.30pm — England v Denmark
Highlights: Performances by Ladyhawke and Mads Harrop — 6pm to 8.10pm.
Poi workshop with Georgia Latu of Potiki Poi.
- Saturday, July 29:
Noon until after the last match ends
Screening: 7.30pm — Sweden v Italy
Highlights: Performances by Ladi6, Georgia Lines, Paige, and Emily Alice —3.30pm to 7pm.
Cook Island hula dance performance and workshop and a Kiribati community performance.
- Sunday, July 30:
Noon until after the last match ends
Screening: 4.30pm — Korea v Morocco
Highlights: Performances by the Topp Twins, the Mitchell Twins, and Melissa Partridge — 2pm to 4pm.
A Kiwi tribute to Swiss yodelling and a special yoga class for athletes and sports people.
Last Mile Walk from the Octagon to the Dunedin Stadium featuring special entertainment, including fire performers, drummers and the creation of a mural by national artist Mr G.
- Visit dunedinnz.com/fan-festival for the full schedule.
