Afrosoul 2026

This event is taking place at Lilyworld, Go Media Stadium. You can find directions to the venue here.

Event timings will be released closer to the date.

Skip the traffic - use public transport to reach reach Go Media Stadium, with bus and train services from the City Centre and beyond. The nearest train station is Penrose, a 15 min walk from the stadium.

Plan your journey using the Auckland Transport website here.

Mobility parking onsite at Go Media Stadium is now bookable. To register your interest in mobility parking for this event, please fill in this form and we'll be in touch once details are confirmed:

Register Your Interest

Tickets will be sent out closer to the event. Please vist Flicket for any ticketing queries.

There is no onsite parking provided for this event. Limited parking may be available on the streets and businesses surrounding the venue. Please be aware that some surrounding streets will be closed during the event. 

There may be closures on the roads surrounding the stadium. Details about traffic management will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Required for festival entry:

✔ A valid ticket (on your phone)
✔ Valid Photo ID - check ID Requirements for accepted forms of ID

Recommended to bring:

✔ Empty plastic water bottle
✔ Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen - be sun smart!
✔ Credit/debit card/phone wallet - we're cashless!

Food & drink

• No outside food or drink is permitted - all bags are searched on arrival.
• Afrosoul is licensed to sell food & drinks and provides great, well-stocked bars.
• There are plenty of free drinking water stations throughout the site – you can bring a clear, empty water bottle (that is not metal or hard plastic!) to fill up and stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Afrosoul will do their best to cater to a wide range of dietary requirements and food allergies. 

If you need to bring Hydralyte or electrolytes, you're welcome to do so as long as it’s sealed, unopened, and in its original packaging.

Cameras & recording devices

• No professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses) are permitted without formal media accreditation.
• Likewise no audio or film recording equipment can be brought into the Festival.
• Please note, small digital cameras for personal use are allowed.

Prescription Medication

• You can bring prescription medication into the event, BUT the medication needs to be in it's original packaging with the dispensary label matching the name on the ID of the ticket holder.
• Only bring the amount of medication you need for the duration of the event.
• If you would like to store your medication with our medical team, please advise a staff member upon entry and we will be able to direct you.
• Please note that your bag will still be searched by security prior to entering the festival.
• Over-the-counter medication for personal use (e.g., Panadol, Nurofen) is allowed at the festival.

Banned items

The following items are prohibited:

✘ Glass or breakable containers (makeup in glass bottles, mirrors and perfumes).
✘ Cans or metal canisters including metal water bottles and aerosols
✘ Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, bicycles
✘ Milk or bread crates or metal cans or containers
✘ Chairs (folding, portable, camping) or any other furniture
✘ Clothing with sharp studs that could cause injury to patrons (i.e. belts, wristbands, large chains etc.)
✘ Club patches and jackets
✘ Weapons of any kind (including potential missiles)
✘ Flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, or any other explosive device.
✘ Alcohol
✘ Illicit drugs or paraphernalia including nangs, bongs or pipes.
✘ Vapes & E-Cigs with more than 110mL liquid (please note the venue may have specific smoking regulations and areas)
✘ Sound or video recorders or professional cameras (with removable lens)(small still cameras are allowed)
✘ Laser lights or laser pens
✘ Umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho or raincoat instead)
✘ Water pistols
✘ Dogs or other pets (service dogs excepted)
✘ Fires and open flames of any kind
✘ Sound Systems
✘ Eskies, coolers or chilly bins
✘ Culturally insensitive items
✘ Drones
✘ Register rolls, shredded paper, confetti or other item likely to cause an environmental issue.

For a full breakdown of items please visit our conditions of entry here.

Yes. 

• For safety reasons, footwear is to be worn at all times.
• We do not permit gang patches or gang paraphernalia to be displayed.
• No high-visibility vests or clothing may be worn.

Afrosoul will be an 18+ event.

In summary, the minimum age requirement to attend Afrosoul will be 18 years of age (that is, 18 years as at the date of the event: Saturday 10 October).

Accepted ID for ALL patrons attending Afrosoul will be as follows:

• New Zealand Photo Driver’s Licence or Learner’s Permit
• Current Passport from any country
• Kiwi Access Card – 18+ photo identification card issued by Kiwi Access Card Solutions Ltd.
• HANZ 18+ Card – 18+ photo identification card issued by the Hotel Association of New Zealand
• Birth Certificate (certified copy is okay) PLUS a Current Photo ID. We must be able to verify both your age and your photo ID, we cannot accept one without the other.

Anyone who fails to present an Accepted ID upon entry will not be allowed into Afrosoul. No refunds will be processed for anyone who is denied entry because they did not bring Accepted ID.

The Conditions of Entry and Ticketing Terms & Conditions apply to everyone attending Afrosoul. Promoter reserves the right to evict any persons engaging in illegal activities.

Information and penalties for using a fake identification can be found here.

Banners, flags (without poles) and posters made from soft materials such as cloth, cardboard or paper are permitted. Signs should not be larger than A1 in size and must not obstruct the view of other patrons.

Larger banners and flags with poles will only be allowed into the venue once they have been reviewed and approved by the stadium security team before arrival to the gate. Please email us at info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz to seek approval before matchday.

Banners that exceed the maximum size or that have not been approved may be denied entry.