Wellington’s iconic Homegrown festival is set to say goodbye to the capital after 18 years.

It was announced today that Homegrown will move cities in 2026 for “a myriad of personal and logistical reasons”.

Festival director Andrew Tuck said, “We couldn’t be more grateful for the unwavering support we’ve had from fans and the city.

“The support from WellingtonNZ and Wellington City Council has been massive over the years, so we’re keen to knock this last one out of the park as a heartfelt thank you to Wellington,” he said of this year’s festival, set to take place in March.

- More to come.