Lakes Festival 2025
After four monumental editions of Canterbury’s Festival by the Lake, we’re here to thrive in 2025, bigger and better than ever. Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in the beautiful Hagley Park this December.
Enjoy food and drinks, dance, and enjoy 10 hours of outstanding international, national, and local talent across multiple stages at one of the most breathtaking event locations New Zealand has to offer. We’ve crafted an amazing, South Island exclusive lineup to perform across three uniquely designed stages, delivering a fully immersive festival experience like no other.
Registration for pre-sales starts on Monday 19th at 8am - set the alarm.
After pre-registering, kick back and relax knowing you're guaranteed first access to our lowest ticket prices. You'll receive an email with a unique link for ticket access and have 24 hours to cop a ticket before all those down low (to slow) friends of yours that didn't register in time.
PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION
It’s no secret that times are tough, while we try to keep Lakes as accessible as possible we know it can still be a burden on the wallet. We’ve set up payment plans to help!
- 20% minimum downpayment
- Start your payment plan as late as the 28th November, with
full balances being due on the 26th of December
- YES! Payments plans will be available on the pre-registration
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We can't wait to see you at the Lake this year for 2025, it's going to be the best edition yet 💥
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Lakes Festival Mission Statement:
Our mission at Lakes Festival is to provide a welcoming and engaging space for people to come together and experience the joys of music, art, and nature. We aim to curate a lineup that appeals to a wide range of tastes and to create an environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Our goal is to foster a sense of community and connection among our attendees, while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. We believe that by providing a platform for talented and diverse artists, we can help to facilitate meaningful and memorable experiences that inspire personal growth and reflection. At Lakes Festival, we are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of joy, creativity, and positivity, where everyone feels free to express themselves and enjoy the moment. Everybody love everybody! Lakes Festival is committed to being a safe and all-inclusive party. Any discrimination, harassment, or anti-social behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. If you are feeling uncomfortable in any way, please notify security or a member of staff. R18+, ROAR.
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