Sat 7 Nov 2026
Waitangi Park
Wellington CBD
R18
BUY FINAL RELEASE
Sat 7 Nov 2026 - Waitangi Park, Wellington CBD

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS

We're on Final Release. Every tier before this has sold out. This is the last allocation of tickets before High Tide 2026 is a lockout — don't be the one telling the story on Sunday morning.

On sale now: Final Release · GA $189 · VIP $279 · Prior tiers sold out

FINAL RELEASE

TWO OPEN AIR STAGES

High Tide Festival returns to Waitangi Park, Wellington on Sat 7 Nov 2026. Final Release tickets on sale now — every prior tier sold out.

THE FULL LINUP

THE FULL LINEUP IS HERE

Final Release tickets on sale now — every prior tier sold out.

SEE THE FULL LINEUP

FINAL RELEASE LAST TICKETS

Big production. Huge lineup. Right in the heart of Wellington. Tickets on Final Release.

AFTERMOVIE

RELIVE HIGH TIDE

About high tide

Wellington's Seaside Festival Paradise

8285

through the gates in 2025

2

stages on the waterfront

6

genres across, one lineup

5

sold-out editions and counting

Our history

Last time the tide came in

Latest - 2025

High Tide 2025

Waitangi Park, Wellington CBD · Sat 8 Nov 2025

First year at Waitangi Park — bigger capacity, world-class production, and the biggest lineup to date. Luude, Camo & Krooked, Goddard, Songer, with special guest David Dallas. Sold out, like every year before it.

every year so far

FINAL RELEASE LAST TICKETS

Big production. Huge lineup. Right in the heart of Wellington. Tickets on Final Release.

FAQ

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

When and where is High Tide 2026?

Saturday 7 November 2026 at Waitangi Park, Wellington CBD.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets went on sale 7:00 PM NZT Wednesday 12 August 2026 and we are now on the Final Release. Every prior GA tier (Early Bird → Fourth Release) has sold out, along with the first three VIP tiers. Get in before this last allocation is gone.

Is High Tide R18?

Yes. Strictly R18+, no exceptions. Valid photo ID is required at entry: NZ driver licence, passport, or Kiwi Access card. Overseas IDs must be a passport.

What time does the festival run?

Gates open at 12:30PM and the festival runs until 10:30PM. Get there early — the lineup goes hard from the moment gates open.

What ticket types are available?

General Admission (GA) and VIP. GA is on Final Release at $189 — every prior tier is sold out. VIP is on Final Release at $279 — every prior tier is sold out. No group passes this year.

Will there be food and drink?

Yes — a curated selection of Wellington food vendors and multiple bars across the site, including the VIP-only premium bar and the exclusive VIP food truck.

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