Laneway Festival Auckland is a one-day, 18+ music festival at Western Springs on Sunday 21 February 2027, headlined by Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams. Gates open at 12 pm and it finishes at 10 pm. General admission tickets currently cost $254.90 to $274.90 (first release has sold out), and VIP is $389.90, all including fees. Photo ID is required, it is cashless and there are no pass-outs.
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Key facts
- When
- Sunday 21 February 2027, 12 pm to 10 pm
- Where
- Western Springs, Stadium Road, Auckland. Main entry via Stadium Road.
- Age
- 18+ only, with valid photo ID
- GA tickets
- 2nd release $254.90, 3rd $264.90, 4th $274.90 (incl. fees). 1st release sold out.
- VIP
- $389.90, or a $150 upgrade on a GA ticket
- Sold
- Ticketek only. Resale through Ticketek Marketplace.
- Payment
- Cashless. Afterpay available for tickets.
- Pass-outs
- None. If you leave, you cannot come back in.
What it is
Laneway Festival is a one-day music festival known for its well-curated lineups of international and local acts. The 2027 Auckland festival is at Western Springs on Sunday 21 February, headlined by Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams.
What to expect
A full day of music from midday until 10 pm across several stages, with food vendors, bars and shaded areas. There are no pass-outs: if you leave, you cannot get back in. The organisers have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, fighting, unwanted contact, throwing items and verbal abuse, and security, medical and crowd care teams are on site, especially around mosh pits.
Who it suits
Music fans aged 18 and over who want a big summer festival in the city, without camping.
Tickets and booking
- GA Adult (18+): tiered pricing. 1st release ($239.90) sold out; 2nd release $254.90, 3rd $264.90, 4th $274.90.
- VIP Adult (18+): $389.90. Includes a VIP entry lane, a dedicated VIP area with its own food and merch stall, shaded chill-out areas, VIP bathrooms and a main stage viewing area.
- VIP upgrade: $150, only with a valid GA ticket.
All prices include a $7.30 booking fee and a $1 contribution to the festival’s sustainability fund. Buy only from Ticketek (website or app). Afterpay lets you pay in four instalments over six weeks. Ticket barcodes unlock about 72 hours before the event, so add your ticket to your phone’s digital wallet once you can. If you cannot go, resell through Ticketek Marketplace. There are no refunds except under New Zealand consumer law.
Getting there
Western Springs is about 4 km west of Auckland’s city centre, and main entry is via Stadium Road. Plan to use public transport, a rideshare or walk: there is no festival parking information for 2027 yet, and inner-city roads get busy. Check the official event page and AT Mobile closer to the day. Auckland Airport is about 25 minutes’ drive from the city centre without traffic (an estimate).
Where to stay
The city centre, Ponsonby and Grey Lynn are close to Western Springs. See our things to do in Auckland guide.
Food and drink
No outside food or drink is allowed. There is a wide range of food vendors, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options, and free water stations. The festival is cashless, so bring a card or phone wallet. Sealed electrolyte powders and tablets are allowed, but outside liquids, including sports drinks, are not.
What to bring
- Required: your ticket on your phone and valid photo ID
- Recommended: an empty soft water bottle, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (no glass bottles), and a card or phone wallet
Not allowed: professional cameras with detachable lenses, audio or video recording equipment, and outside food or drink.
Make a trip of it
Spend a few days in the city with our things to do in Auckland guide, or go further with the Coromandel guide or 10-day North Island road trip.
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Sources
Last checked 11 November 2026 against the organiser's own pages
