Are you ready? We’re just days away from the first-ever two-day Electric Avenue festival!
It’s all going down at Christchurch’s Hagley Park this Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22.
This year is set to be MASSIVE, with over 50 artists from around the world performing across four stages.
There are plenty of big names on the lineup, but Friday’s main stage headliners are UK electronic duo Chase & Status, while The Prodigy will be closing out the festival on Saturday.
If you haven’t already scored your tickets, you’re outta luck - GA is completely sold out.
But don’t stress just yet - keep an eye out across The Edge, George FM and More FM for the last chances to snag tickets. Trust us, you don’t want FOMO all weekend.
For those of you sussed, it’s important to have a game plan ready to go to make sure you have the best time.
Everything you need to know if you’re heading to Electric Avenue 2025:
Festival times
The festival kicks off and wraps up at different times each day, so if you’re sorting rides, take note:
Friday
Gates open - 2:00 PM
First act - 2:30 PM
Last act finishes - 10:30 PM
Saturday
Gates open - 1:30 PM
First act - 2:00 PM
Last act finishes - 11:15 PM
Both days of the festival won’t accept entry after 9pm.
Once you are through the gates there will be no pass-outs to leave and return to the festival.
Electric Ave set times
Check out both days' official set list times here:
Friday
Saturday
To make sure you don’t miss your fave artists, check out the festival map to see which stage they’re playing on and how to get there.
Transport
There’s no festival-specific parking, and expect significant road closures around the area.
Your best bet is to get dropped off - either by a reliable mate, a taxi, or a ride-share app.
Drop-off zones will be located on Kilmore Street (between Cranmer Square and Park Terrace) and Harper Ave (alongside North Hagley Park).
From there, it’s just a short stroll over the Armagh Street bridge to the festival gates.
Public Transport
Two public bus routes will get you close to the festival - Check the local Metro bus schedule to plan your trip and avoid the rush.
Number 8 bus travels down Park Terrace.
Number 29 travels down Harper Avenue.
Things to Note
Buying food and drink
Electric Ave will be a cashless festival, only payments via EFTPOS will be taken at vendors.
What to bring
One bag per person no bigger than 30 x 30c
Printed or mobile ticket - we suggest taking a screenshot before heading to the event
Current and valid ID
An empty plastic water bottle
Hat, sunglasses and rain poncho or jacket - the weather isn’t looking fab, so it might pay to be prepared
What NOT to bring
Alcohol
Food
Chairs
Weapons
Large professional cameras
Selfie sticks
Drones
Umbrellas
Keeping yourself safe at the festival
Electric Avenue have safety tips and precautions in place for before during and after the festival.
It’s important to look out for not only yourself but each other. Let’s all do our part to make sure we all have a great time boogying and belting out tunes all weekend.
It’s gonna be… ELECTRIC!
