Laneway Auckland 2026

Venue: Western Springs

Stadium Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

Date: Thursday 5 February, 2026

Laneway Festival will go ahead rain, hail or snow, unless the event site is deemed unsafe by the relevant authorities.

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!

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.

We do our best to cater to a wide range of dietary requirements and food allergies. While our food vendors are confirmed closer to the event date, we’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.

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.

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.

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.

If you're interested in volunteering at Laneway Auckland, please complete this form

If you're interested in working on the bar at Laneway Auckland, please complete this form.

If you're interested in being a food vendor at Laneway Auckland, please fill out this form.