After three monumental editions of Canterbury’s Festival by the Lake, we’re back for more in 2024, bigger and better than ever. Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in the beautiful Hagley Park this December.

Enjoy food and drinks, dance, and enjoy 10 hours of outstanding international, national, and local talent across multiple stages at one of the most breathtaking event locations New Zealand has to offer. We’ve crafted an amazing, South Island exclusive lineup to perform across three uniquely designed stages, delivering a fully immersive festival experience like no other.

OUR MISSION

Our mission at Hidden Lakes Festival is to provide a welcoming and engaging space for people to come together and experience the joys of music, art, and nature. We aim to curate a lineup that appeals to a wide range of tastes and to create an environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Our goal is to foster a sense of community and connection among our attendees, while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. We believe that by providing a platform for talented and diverse artists, we can help to facilitate meaningful and memorable experiences that inspire personal growth and reflection. At Hidden Lakes Festival, we are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of joy, creativity, and positivity, where everyone feels free to express themselves and enjoy the moment.

PAYMENT PLANS

It’s no secret that times are tough, while we try to keep Hidden Lakes as accessible as possible we know it can still be a burden on the wallet. We’ve set up payment plans to help!

  • Pay for your ticket in x4 monthly instalments.

  • 20% minimum downpayment.

  • Start your payment plan as late as the 28th of November, with full balances being due on the 26th of December.

  • Tickets must be paid by the final payment date in order for your tickets to be valid.

  • If a payment fails, you have 10 days to update your payment method before your order is cancelled.

  • You may update the payment card on your payment plan at any time by saving a payment card to your account and selecting the new card in Payment Plan Details.

FAQ

  • Tickets are available on here.

  • Please sell your ticket via Tixel. Tixel integrates directly with Tixr, which makes it incredibly easy to locate and resell your Hidden Lakes tickets. To get started, visit their sellers page.

  • Yes, the Festival is R18.

  • No, if you are under 18 you will not be allowed to enter the Festival.

  • There are only three types of ID accepted in New Zealand by law, all of which must be current and valid on the day of White Out Festival. These are:

    • NZ Photo Drivers’ Licence

    • NZ or International Passport

    • Kiwi Access Card (previously known as the ‘18+ Card’)

  • Hidden Lakes Festival is held at the Hagley Event Triangle, Christchurch Central City.

  • Hidden Lakes is an all-weather event. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bring a warm jumper just in case.

  • There is no official parking in Hagley Park for the festival, however, there are parks often parks along Armagh street.

  • If for any reason you need to leave Hidden Lakes early, you are more than welcome to do so. However, we have a strict no pass-out policy - if you choose to leave, you will not be able to re-enter.