Electric Avenue is a two-day, strictly R18 music festival in Hagley Park, central Christchurch, on 26 and 27 February 2027. Tickets have sold out: join the waitlist for official Ticketmaster resale, and avoid tickets from Facebook groups or other sites. Only a passport, NZ driver licence or Kiwi Access Card is accepted as ID.
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Key facts
- When
- Friday 26 February (2 pm to 10.30 pm) and Saturday 27 February 2027 (1.30 pm to 11 pm)
- Where
- Hagley Park, central Christchurch
- Tickets
- Sold out. Waitlist for official Ticketmaster resale.
- Entry
- Gates close at 7 pm each day. No pass-outs.
- Age
- Strictly 18+, no exceptions for children with parents
- ID
- Passport, NZ driver licence or Kiwi Access Card only
- Bags
- Small bags up to 30 x 30 x 30 cm. No large bags.
- Water
- One empty plastic bottle up to 1 litre; taps inside
What it is
Electric Avenue is one of the South Island’s biggest music festivals: two days of music on outdoor and covered stages in Hagley Park, the large green space on the edge of central Christchurch. In 2027 it runs on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February, and it has sold out.
What to expect
Big outdoor stages, including the Electric Stage and Park Stage, food trucks, bars and a crowd of thousands.
- Friday: gates open 2 pm, close 7 pm; music ends 10.30 pm
- Saturday: gates open 1.30 pm, close 7 pm; music ends 11 pm
You must be inside before the gates close at 7 pm, and there are no pass-outs. Single-day tickets are only valid on the day printed.
Who it suits
Music fans aged 18 and over. It is strictly R18: minors cannot attend even with a parent, and you must be 18 on the day you attend.
Tickets
Electric Avenue 2027 has sold out. Your options:
- Join the waitlist on the Electric Avenue page on Ticketmaster to hear when resale tickets come up.
- Buy only through the official Ticketmaster resale platform. The original ticket is cancelled and a new one issued to you, so it cannot be duplicated.
- Do not buy from strangers, Facebook groups, Tixel or Viagogo.
Weekend passes cannot be split into single days. VIP includes dedicated entry lanes, included drinks (beer, cider, wine, RTDs and non-alcoholic options), festival food by Superluxe, an indoor lounge and courtyard between the two main stages, touch-up stations and coat and bag check with phone charging.
Getting there
Hagley Park is on the edge of central Christchurch, so walking from a city hotel is the easiest option. Christchurch Airport is about 25 minutes’ drive away (an estimate). Traffic management is heavy around the park, and the organisers do not recommend parking on nearby streets. The Armagh Street bridge is closed to vehicles on event days.
Where to stay
Stay in the central city, within walking distance of Hagley Park. Book early, because festival weekend is busy. Our things to do in Christchurch guide covers the area.
Rules and accessibility
- ID: passport, NZ driver licence or Kiwi Access Card only. No ID, no entry.
- Bags: small bags, bum bags and handbags up to 30 cm on each side. Clear bags get you through faster. There is no storage for general admission.
- Water: bring one empty plastic bottle up to 1 litre, or an empty hydration pack up to 2 litres. Taps are inside. No glass or metal bottles.
- Not allowed: outside food or drink, glass, umbrellas and gazebos, drugs, nitrous oxide, aerosols, weapons, laser pointers, matches, and more than one lighter.
- Accessibility: mobility parking for permit holders in the Botanic Gardens car park (enter from Riccarton Avenue), a mobility entry on the far right of the main entrance, accessible toilets in both main toilet blocks, and accessible viewing platforms at both main stages, with space for one carer.
What to bring
Christchurch weather can change fast. Bring a light rain jacket or poncho, sunscreen and a hat, but nothing bulky.
Make a trip of it
Stay a few days with our things to do in Christchurch guide, then head to Lake Tekapo or Kaikōura, or start our 14-day South Island road trip.
FAQ
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Sources
Last checked 11 November 2026 against the organiser's own pages
