Ticket Information
The five-day festival will take place at Hopuhopu Sports Park, Ngāruawāhia, from 23–27 February, hosted by Te Matatini patron, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, Te Matatini and the people of Tainui waka.
There is no reserved seating at the festival, so all tickets are general admission. Single-day tickets and five-day passes can be purchased giving festival goers flexibility.
- Seniors / Kaumātua (65+ years): $45.00 single-day ticket* | $175.00 five-day pass*
- Adults / Pakeke (18–64 years): $55.00 single-day ticket* | $225.00 five-day pass*
- Youths / Taiohi (12–17 years): $40.00 single-day ticket* | $175.00 five-day pass*
- Children / Tamariki (6-11 years): $30.00 single-day ticket* | $125.00 five-day pass*
- Infants / Kōhungahunga (0–5 years): Free with a paying adult or senior
*Ticket service fee and payment processing fee apply.
Tickets will be available here to purchase from 12 noon Sunday 1 November 2026.
