Lakes Festival 2026

Lakes Festival is live for 2026 - escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in our beautiful Hagley Park on Monday 28th December 2026. Eat, Drink & Dance the day away with 10 hours of outstanding international, national, and local talent at one of the most breathtaking event locations New Zealand has to offer. Lakes Festival is a boutique event focussed on providing a premium event for all attendees and delivering a fully immersive festival experience like no other. 📌 Pre-Registrations are now open. Lock in your spot, start sharing, earn points, and go in the draw to win BIG. Plus, you'll get first access to the CHEAPEST Lakes tickets. JOINING US THIS YEAR: 🇺🇸 Armand Van Helden* 🇦🇺 X Club. * 🇬🇧 Oppidan * 🇬🇧 Break * 🇦🇺 Dean Turnley * 🇳🇿Ladi6 🇬🇧Lens * 🇳🇿Rova * 🇳🇿Sin & Brook 🇳🇿Antz 🇳🇿Clova 🇳🇿Chole b2b Jordun 🇳🇿Dons 🇳🇿Emilie 🇳🇿Grella 🇳🇿Hunter 🇳🇿Keepsakes 🇳🇿RYDR 🇳🇿SUEDE 🇳🇿The Rat 🇳🇿Yancey RACKET CLUB TAKEOVERS: EUROFREQ. HANG THE SAINTS . HAVEN * Exclusive South Island + TWO MAJOR HEADLINERS STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED Presale Registrations Close: July 14th 12:30pm Presale On Sale: July 14th 5:30pm General On Sale: July 15th 5:30pm