Sat 7 Nov 2026
Waitangi Park
Wellington CBD
R18
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Sat 7 Nov 2026 - Waitangi Park, Wellington CBD

LINEUP JUST LANDED

First lineup announcement live. Wellington's Seaside Festival Paradise returns to the waterfront, Saturday 7 November, pre-register now for first access to tickets.

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ONE DAY. TWO STAGES.

Two stages on the Wellington waterfront, one very good Saturday.

First lineup announcement live, more to come.

FIRST ANNOUNCE — MORE TO COME

The first names are in

+ many more. This is only the first wave, stay tuned!

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Wellington's Seaside Festival Paradise

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8285

through the gates in 2025

2

stages on the waterfront

6

genres across, one lineup

5

sold-out editions and counting

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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
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?

Pre-registrants get first access via an Audience Republic pre-sale, followed by general public sale. Sign up to the save-the-date list to be first in the queue and secure the best pricing.

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 releases in tiers — Early Birds → First Release → Second Release → Third Release → Fourth Release → Final Release — with each tier priced higher than the last.

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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