Electric Avenue 2027 tickets

The story so far

The Electric Avenue music festival announced its 2027 line-up for Hagley Park in Christchurch, headlined by Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon and featuring almost 20 international performers, its largest line-up to date. The final 15,000 tickets sold out in under 20 minutes, and some were then advertised online for up to four times their face value.^{24 Sep} Organisers announced 4000 extra tickets for residents of Christchurch City, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, after securing extra space at the Hagley Golf Club.^{13 Oct} Organisers are investigating temporary camping near Hagley Park to ease travel congestion and accommodation costs, and have surveyed attendees about their travel plans.^{23 Oct} A ballot opened for the last 4000 weekend passes, available only to Greater Christchurch residents, after the previous release sold out.^{27 Oct}

What's next

Organisers have said bus services are being considered for 2027, with a dedicated campsite possibly available by 2028.^{23 Oct}

Key moments

1. 24 SepFinal 15,000 tickets sell out in under 20 minutes
2. 24 SepSome tickets resold online for up to quadruple face value
3. 13 Oct4000 extra tickets released for three local districts
4. 23 OctOrganisers investigate camping and bus options to ease congestion
5. 27 OctBallot opens for final 4000 weekend passes

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