Laneway Festival in Auckland in 2026 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.