Northern Bass 15th Anniversary

Northern Bass 15th Anniversary

Northern Bass returns this summer to celebrate its 15th Anniversary.

This year Northern Bass will unfold across three stages, with two nights of music across December 30th and 31st. The full vision and lineup for the 15th Anniversary will be revealed later in the campaign. As always, expect the unexpected — and trust that Northern Bass will once again deliver the sound and energy that helps define New Year's in Aotearoa.

Set just over an hour north of Auckland in Kaiwaka, NB is your New Year's destination. Onsite you'll find everything you need for a comfortable festival experience — from food stalls, hot showers and a convenience store, to phone charging stations and more.

And as always, keep an eye out for further updates as we get closer.

Event Tickets

2-Day Passes

Get the full NB experience with access to both December 30 & 31 — two nights of world-class music, festival energy, and end-of-year celebration. Camping and Day Passes available.

Single-Day Passes

30th Only — Day Passes only. Camping is not available if only attending on the 30th December.

Dec 31 only — Just here for the countdown? Join us for New Year's Eve — the biggest night of the year. Day Passes and Camping Passes available.

Tiered Pricing:

Tickets are released in limited tiers. The earlier you buy, the cheaper your ticket — prices increase as each tier sells out.

Fuzen Lounge (VIP)

Looking to upgrade your festival experience? The Fuzen Lounge is our premium area designed to give you more comfort, better views, and faster access.

Your Fuzen Lounge pass includes:

  • Exclusive viewing area with direct sightline to the stage
  • Dedicated VIP-only bar
  • Private toilet facilities
  • Queue jump at the festival entrance
  • Queue jump at the campsite bar
  • Free Turn cup
  • Free phone charging

This sells out early every year as spaces are extremely limited, so don't wait.

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How Do I Get to Northern Bass?

Our NB Bus services = the best way to get to site! Bus ticket details coming soon.

All tickets are return tickets – just choose your departure date and then select your trips on the next screen!

To buy a bus ticket you must first purchase a current Northern Bass 15th Anniversary event ticket.

Mangawhai Shuttle:

This shuttle runs non stop between Mangawhai and NB – choose one ticket per day.

Bus Stop 1:

Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads

Bus Stop 2:

Mangawhai Village Hall – 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai

Shuttle Times:

Dec 30:

To NB from 10.00 until 23.00

Leaves NB from 23.30 until 04.30

Dec 31:

To NB from 10.00 until 23.00

Leaves NB from 23.30 until 05.30

GOING NORTH TO NB:

  • Auckland Bus Stop: 120 Quay Street, Auckland CBD
  • Warkworth Bus Stop: Warkworth Information Centre
  • Matakana Bus Stop: Matakana Primary School Bus Bay
  • Omaha Bus Stop: AT Stop – corner of Mieklejohn Way and Omaha Drive
  • Wellsford Bus Stop: Wellsford Community Centre
  • Kaiwaka Bus Stop: Kaiwaka Community Centre (4 Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road)

GOING SOUTH TO NB:

  • Whangarei Bus Stop: Rose St Bus Terminal
  • Ruakaka + Uretiti Bus Stops: Ruakaka Shopping Centre + Uretiti Camp Ground
  • Waipu Bus Stop: Waipu Monument
  • Waipu Cove Bus Stop: Waipu Cove General Store
  • Langs Beach Bus Stop: Opposite 1208 Cove Road

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • Each ticket is per person return. The Mangawhai shuttle passes are only valid for the day they are booked, and you must catch the other buses at the time you have booked
  • All times are approx and subject to change
  • The bus services will only stop at the places listed above. There are thousands of people using this service and we can't arrange custom stops.
  • You NEED to catch the service you book – your tickets are only valid for that service.
  • We will be scanning all tickets before you enter the bus.
  • Intoxicated people will be refused entry. Alcohol is not allowed on the buses and will be confiscated.
  • You must have a valid NB ticket to use the bus service.
  • If you do not have a shuttle bus ticket and need a way to get home, and if there is a space on the service, you may be able to buy a ticket at the gate using Wayver. All other buses need to be prebooked.

DRIVING

The roads around the festival can get very busy, and Settlement Road will be closed to all traffic from SH1 except for official festival access.

We encourage everyone to carpool wherever possible to help reduce congestion.

Free parking is available on-site for campers and day ticket holders.

PLEASE NOTE: There is strictly no parking allowed on the road outside the festival. Any vehicles parked on the roadside will be towed.

TAXIS, DROP OFFS & PICK UPS

Pre-booked taxis only will arrive and leave from the taxi stand at Gate B, 433 Settlement Road. You can pre-book a taxi with Mangawhai Taxis on 022 626 4295.

Drop offs and pick ups should also arrive and leave from Gate B.

Camping Options

There's no better way to experience NB than staying onsite. Whether you're setting up your own tent or arriving to one already pitched, we've got you covered.

GENERAL CAMPING PASS

This is the best way to experience NB! Please keep your tents smaller than 3m x 3m. If you have a large number of people staying in your tent, it could be bigger (but no side can be larger than 6m). You may bring a small gazebo, but these may be taken down if more space in the campground is needed.

Make sure you lock your camping pass early. Only people who have purchased camping passes will be allowed in the camping area.

Available for 2 nights or 31st Dec only

BASS HOTEL

Coming soon…..

GREEN CAMP

Made for sustainably-minded festival goers, Green Camp offers pre-pitched tent packages and reserved campsites in a premium location in the festival campsite, for people who will commit to leaving their campsite spotless at the end of the festival.

  • Camp and party with other sustainably-minded festival goers
  • Space to chill, with communal picnic tables, umbrellas, camp chairs and access to power
  • Close to the campsite bar, foodcourt, showers and toilets
  • A hop, skip and jump from the Jungle Stage

Check out more info here

ULTIMATE FESTIVAL KITS

We've partnered with Ultimate Festival Kits to bring more pre-pitched sustainable tent options to NB.

Ultimate Festival Kits are designed for sustainably-minded festival-goers on a budget who want a hassle-free camping experience while respecting the environment.

Located in the new UFK camping area, groups that purchase multiple UFK packages can be located together within the camping area.

Ultimate Festival Camping Kits include:

  • 1 x two person tent (pre-pitched)
  • 2 x air mattresses (pre-inflated)
  • 2 x sleeping bags & pillows
  • 2 x camping chairs

CAMPERVANS

A Campervan ticket will get you space for one vehicle (does not include small hatchbacks or any sedans) no longer than 6m and no wider than 3m. *Any rooftop tents will need to buy a Campervan plus ticket due to the additional space required.

A Campervan plus pass will get you space for one vehicle (does not include small hatchbacks or any sedans) no longer than 6m and no wider than 3m and a space for a tent (must be no wider than 3m) next to the vehicle.

Campervan passes are available for vehicles under 6m. Smaller caravans (no more than 4.5m) with towing vehicles will be able to access the area. Towing vehicles will be parked separately.

Please do not buy a pass if your vehicle is larger than the above as your vehicle will be turned away.

Want to stay off site?

Take a look for baches and rentals in the surrounding towns. Make sure that you plan how to get to the festival when booking your baches.

Try AirBnb, BookaBach or one of the local campgrounds like Ruakaka or Mangawhai.

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