Laneway Festival is back at Western Springs Stadium

This summer, the beloved tastemaker festival celebrates its 21st birthday with a refreshed route across six Trans-Tasman cities — with Laneway Festival NZ once again leading the tour.

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In Aotearoa, Laneway Festival Tāmaki Makaurau will take place on Thursday 5 February at Western Springs, shifting to the day before Waitangi Day for the very first time. That means fans can start their long weekend at Laneway, kicking things off with some of the most exciting new music from around the world before the tour heads across the Tasman to five Australian cities.

Laneway Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio say, “It’s incredible to be celebrating 21 years of Laneway. What began as a little street party in a Melbourne laneway has grown into a summer ritual across Australia and New Zealand. Auckland has been such an important part of that story, and every year we’re blown away by the response from the artists, fans and community that make Laneway so special — 2026 is about honouring that history while looking to the future.”

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The Laneway Festival NZ 2026 is HERE!


 

Event FAQs

This event is taking place at Western Springs Stadium. You can find directions to the venue here.

Gate opening times and set timings will be released closer to the event.

It's easy to reach Western Springs Stadium on public transport with bus and train services from the City Centre and beyond. The nearest train stations are Morningside or Baldwin Ave.

Here is Auckland Transport's guidance for reaching Western Springs Stadium.

Plan your journey using the Auckland Transport website here.

Ticketing

For all ticket related requests and info, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Accessibility

Yes, Western Springs Stadium is a mobility friendly venue. To book an accessible ticket or enquire around accessibility PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Yes, Western Springs Stadium is a mobility-friendly venue. To book an accessible ticket or enquire around accessibility PLEASE CLICK HERE.

 

Yes, there will be. The festival will be held in outdoor spaces and feature large crowds, loud noises, and are exposed to weather and uneven surfaces. If you feel overwhelmed, or require additional support (but you don’t require medical attention), please make your way to our chill out / low impact spaces that are indicated on the patron map. 
If you feel unwell, or need medical assistance, please head to one of our medical outposts which will be sign-posted and also listed on the patron map when availble.

Parking & Roads

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. 

Please be aware that in the interest of patron safety, some surrounding streets will be closed or have parking restrictions during the event.

Please check back closer to the event to find out more details.

Conditions of Entry

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.
  • Laneway Festival 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.
  • Laneway do their best to cater to a wide range of dietary requirements and food allergies. While their food vendors are confirmed closer to the event date, they’ll share a full list (including allergy-friendly options) upon request once available.

If you have specific food allergies or medical requirements, please complete the Accessibility Request Form to ensure you can bring in small quantities of food. 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 its 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 Laneway 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.

✘ Other items as determined by Laneway Festival, that do or can potentially cause injury or public nuisance.

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.

The 2026 Laneway Festival in Auckland will be an 18+ event.

In summary, the minimum age requirement to attend Laneway Festival in Auckland for 2026 will be 18 years of age (that is, 18 years as at the date of the event: Thursday 5 February 2026).

Accepted ID for ALL patrons attending Laneway Festival in Auckland 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 Laneway Festival. 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 Laneway Festival. 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.

Work & Volunteering

If you're interested in volunteering at Laneway Auckland, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

If you're interested in working on the bar at Laneway Auckland, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

If you're interested in being a food vendor at Laneway Auckland, PLEASE CLICK HERE.