Lakes Festival returns for its sixth edition on 28th December, bringing another huge Summer celebration to Christchurch's iconic Hagley Park! With world-class artists, immersive stages and thousands of music lovers coming together, Lakes Festival transforms Hagley Park into New Zealand's ultimate destination for electronic music.

Drumroll for the first release lineup...

ARMAND VAN HELDEN | X CLUB. | BREAK

LENS | OPPIDAN | ROVA

DEAN TURNLEY | LADI6 | SIN & BROOK

ANTZ | CLOVA | CHOLE B2B JORDUN

DONS | EMILLIE | GRELLA

HUNTER | KEEPSAKES | RYDR

SUEDE | THE RAT | YANCEY

Racket Club Takeovers: Eurofreq | Hang The Saints | Haven

+ TWO MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Eat, drink and 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.

Presale is on Tue 14 Jul at 5:30pm. Sign up for presale now!

General Public Tickets go on sale on Wed 15 Jul at 5.30pm.

Lakes Festival 2026

Mon 28 Dec 2026

Entertainment Triangle, North Hagley Park, Canterbury