LAKES FESTIVAL l 2025

Schedule

Sun Dec 28 2025 at 02:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Hagley Park North | Christchurch, CA

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Lakes Festival is live for its fifth instalment in 2025 - escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in our beautiful Hagley Park this December 🌴
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. We have greatly increased our live entertainment offering this year featuring bands and live electronica performing across three uniquely designed stages, delivering a fully immersive festival experience like no other.
New to the festival this year is Racket Club, a dedicated blackout techno space designed to make you sweat plus complement and contrast our interactive Lake & Park stages.

JOINING US THIS YEAR:
🇬🇧 Wilkinson*
🇮🇪 Kettama*�
🇬🇧 Maribou State (Live)*
🇧🇪 Alix Perez (Strictly Soulful)
🇬🇧 ATRIP*
🇳🇿 Home Brew (Live)*�
🇬🇧 Emily Makis*�
🇦🇺 Club Angel*�
🇬🇧 Good Neighbours (Live)*
🇬🇧 Sam Gellaitry*
🇳🇿 SIN �
🇦🇺 Fukhed
🇬🇧 Stimulant Disco*�
🇳🇿 Beccie B �
🇳🇿 Chole �
🇳🇿 Fidden �
🇳🇿 Hound �
🇳🇿 Indecisive
🇳🇿 Thanks
🇳🇿 Two Faced
🇳🇿 Hang The Saints
🇳🇿 Haven
Registration for pre-sales is now open, sign up and be into win the ultimate LAKES experience valued at over $2,000!
🏩 1 nights accommodation at the Fable Christchurch 🏩
🍸 1x Food & Beverage voucher for Mr Brightside for you and a friend to enjoy before the festival 🍽️
🌟 2 x VIP tickets to Lakes Festival 2025 (Food and Bev is on us!) 🌟
💃 Side of stage viewing for your favourite act 🕺
🧢 $500 Huffer Voucher to get yourself kitted up for the day 🧢
Not to mention runner up prizes including Lakes Lounge tickets & GA passes!
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.
KEY DATES:
Pre Registration closes: Tuesday 19th August 1:00 pm
Pre Sale On Sale: Tuesday 19th August 7:00 pm
Public On Sale: Wednesday 20th August 5:30 pm
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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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Where is it happening?

Hagley Park North, Riccarton Cricket Club, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

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