Get ready to send it for a stellar Waitangi Weekend! Laneway Festival is locked and loaded for Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium, this year happening the day before Waitangi on Thursday, 5th February.

From Chappell Roan’s headlining set to crucial transport updates and road closures, here is how to make the most of this massive festie!

Set Times

• Gates open:12:30 PM 

• Finish time: 10PM

The Box Office will be open from 12PM if you have any ticketing issues.

Check out the confirmed set list times and stages from Laneway below:

Parking and Transport

There are no public event buses or trains for Laneway this year, so plan ahead with the AT Journey Planner to find the best route. If you prefer to drive, watch out for the Parking Restrictions on the map here surrounding Western Springs.

• Public Transport: Use the AT Journey Planner to find the best route.

  • Trains: The nearest station is Baldwin Avenue (approx. 15-minute walk).

  • Buses: Frequent services run along Great North Road. Note that there will be bus detours and stop closures after 8:30 PM.

• Post-Show Shuttles: From 9:30 PM, express shuttles will run from Great North Road (outside the Lakeside) back to Britomart. You can pre-purchase shuttle tickets via Ticketek.

• Road Closures: View the official Road Closures here:

  • Stadium Road: Closed from Tuesday 27 Jan (7am) until Wednesday 11 Feb (5pm)

  • Bullock Track (Entire Road): Thursday 5 Feb (11am) – Friday 6 Feb (2am)

  • Great North Road (Motions Rd – Surrey Cres): Thursday 5 Feb (8:30pm) – Friday 6 Feb (2am)

  • Tuarangi Road (Entire Road): Thursday 5 Feb (8:30pm) – Friday 6 Feb (2am)

  • Ivanhoe Road (Wexford Rd to 17 Ivanhoe Rd): Thursday 5 Feb (8:30pm) – Friday 6 Feb (2am)

  • SH16 East Bound (Off Ramp): Full Closure Thursday 5 Feb (8pm) – Friday 6 Feb (2am)

Things to note

To make it easy to enter Laneway when the gates open, keep the following in mind:

• Your Ticket: Digital only via the Ticketek App. Barcodes usually unlock 24–48 hours before gates open. This is a strictly 18+ event. 

• Bag Check: Security will be conducting bag searches at the Stadium Road entrance. Save yourself the hassle and check the full Conditions of Entry. Bags are no larger than an A4 piece of paper.

• Prohibited Items:

  • Glass or breakable containers

  • Cans or metal canisters

  • Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, bicycles

  • Chairs (folding, portable, camping) or any other furniture

  • Anything studded or spiked (belts, wristbands, etc.) or large chains

  • Weapons of any kind

  • Flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, or any other explosive devices

  • Alcohol

  • Illicit drugs or paraphernalia

  • Professional cameras (with detachable lenses)

  • Umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho or raincoat instead)

  • Drones

• Re-Entry Policy: Once you're in, you're in. There are no pass-outs, so plan accordingly.

• Weather Preparedness: The festival will run rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress best for the weather!

• Hydration: Free drinking water stations are available throughout the site. You can bring a clear, empty water bottle (non-metal) to fill up and stay hydrated.

• ID Requirements: Since the event is 18+, ensure you bring a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include a current passport, New Zealand photo driver's licence, or Kiwi Access Card.

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For more, you can always check out Laneway Festival.

Enjoy the festival, soak in the music, and catch ya front left for Laneway Auckland!