Lakes Music Festival

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.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now. These tickets are the cheapest they'll ever be at $159.00 (including booking fees.) The next tier, starting after the line up is announced, begins at $179.00. We always deliver on the line up, so why wait?

- +64 3-941-8999 (Christchurch City Council)
- +64 3-941-5555 (General City Information)

- Not applicable for public park
- Event-specific will call depends on individual performances

- Street parking available on Rolleston Avenue
- Nearby parking lots in Christchurch Central
- Limited free parking during events
- Some metered parking zones

- Flat, wheelchair-friendly paths
- Multiple accessible entry points
- Grassed areas with gentle slopes
- Some paved walking tracks

- No alcohol in public spaces
- Clean up after yourself
- Respect wildlife and vegetation
- No motorized vehicles
- Leashed dogs permitted in designated areas

- Child-friendly environment
- Supervised play recommended
- Open green spaces for activities
- No specific age restrictions