Lakes Festival returns for its sixth edition on 28th December, bringing another huge summer celebration to Christchurch's iconic Hagley Park! With world-class artists, immersive stages and thousands of music lovers coming together, Lakes Festival transforms Hagley Park into New Zealand's ultimate destination for electronic music.

The festival has today unveiled its final international artists for 2026, with global drum & bass superstar Netsky, Australian electronic heavyweight Mall Grab and legendary UK producer DJ Zinc joining the lineup!

With these final additions, here's your stacked Lakes Festival 2026 lineup...

NETSKY

(A-Z)

ARMAND VAN HELDEN | MALL GRAB

X CLUB. | OPPIDAN

(A- Z) BREAK | DJ ZINC | LENS | ROVA | DEAN TURNLEY

LADI6 | SIN & BROOK | ANTZ | CLOVA | CHOLE B2B JORDUN

DONS | EMILLIE | GRELLA | HUNTER | KEEPSAKES

RYDR | SUEDE | THE RAT | YANCEY

Racket Club Takeovers: Eurofreq | Hang The Saints | Haven

Eat, drink and dance the day away with 10 hours of outstanding international, national and local talent at one of the most breathtaking event locations New Zealand has to offer. Lakes Festival is a boutique event focussed on providing a premium event for all attendees and delivering a fully immersive festival experience like no other.

First Release Tickets are on sale now!

Lakes Festival 2026

Mon 28 Dec 2026

Entertainment Triangle, North Hagley Park, Canterbury