In plain sight, Lakes Music Festival.

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

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.