wellington's seaside festival paradise
BORN ON
THE FORESHORE
High Tide launched in 2022 as Wellington's first purpose-built waterfront electronic music festival — a shared vision between two of the capital's most active promoters, Audiology Touring and Coastal Promotions. The debut took over McEwan Park on the Petone foreshore: one day, two stages, every genre the city had been asking for. It sold out. So has every edition since.
In 2025, High Tide made the move Wellingtonians had been waiting for — off the Petone foreshore and into the heart of the CBD at Waitangi Park. Bigger capacity, world-class production, the biggest lineup yet. Wellington's flagship summer festival, right on the water.
8285
through the gates in 2025
2
stages on the waterfront
6
genres across, one lineup
5
sold-out editions and counting
Not Your Average Festival Day
From day one it's been about the water. Petone foreshore, now Waitangi Park — the ocean is always in view. Coastal charm meets modern music.
Two stages, no pigeonhole. Drum & bass, house, techno, UK garage, dubstep, hip-hop — international heavyweights, national icons and the best local talent, one day.
World-class sound, lights and staging built for the space. Bespoke stages, immersive design.
All-inclusive, safe, diverse. A crowd that comes to be there — not to be seen. Summer starts here.
"High Tide's impressive audience growth, positive attendee feedback and strong engagement with the citys youth population have all contributed to it being an appealing partnership for the city.
two crews, one festival
Coastal Promotions is a multi-faceted New Zealand music company spanning events, touring, artist development and live entertainment.
Built from Wellington and operating nationwide, Coastal has grown into a recognised name across New Zealand’s music scene, promoting hundreds of events across electronic, drum & bass, hip-hop and live music, while hosting international artists including Kanine, Sammy Virji, K Motionz, Souls of Mischief and many more.
Alongside its events and touring arm, the Coastal Artist Collective has developed a strong presence across the country, with artists performing at major festivals including Rhythm & Vines, Rhythm & Alps and Soundsplash, as well as clubs, festivals and events throughout New Zealand.
As co-founder and co-promoter of High Tide Festival, Coastal has helped grow the event from its Wellington roots into one of the capital’s standout summer festivals, bringing together major international talent, leading New Zealand artists and large-scale production in the heart of the city.
From headline tours and club shows to festivals, artist development and national campaigns, Coastal continues to champion forward-thinking music and create memorable live experiences across Aotearoa.
A decade building New Zealand's electronic music infrastructure — bringing international heavyweights to NZ and running flagship festivals including Mardi Gras, Parklands, No Days Off and Mystery Festival. National reach that gives High Tide a lineup calibre most one-day festivals can't touch.
George FM is a proud media partner of High Tide Festival, helping bring the festival to audiences across the country.
From 2025, High Tide is also supported by WellingtonNZ in recognition of the festival’s audience growth, its role in the summer calendar, and its economic impact on the CBD.
FINAL RELEASE LAST TICKETS
Big production. Huge lineup. Right in the heart of Wellington. Tickets on Final Release.
Wellington’s seaside festival paradise. Sat 7 Nov 2026, Waitangi Park, Wellington.
