Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need to be 18 to buy a ticket?
A. If you wish to attend Jim Beam Homegrown you need to be 18 years of age or older on the day of the festival. March 14th/15th 2025.
Q. What time do ticketing gates open?
A. You can swap your ticket for a wristband from 2pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday
Q. What time do stage gates open
A. Entry into stage areas from 4:30pm on Friday and 12:30pm on Saturday
Q. Do names on tickets need to match ID?
A. No your ID does not need to match the name on the ticket, however we do recommend it for your security. Do not share your ticket details with anyone.
If you want to transfer your ticket or re-sell your ticket, click here
Photo Identification is the only accepted form of ID. Here are the accepted forms of photo Identification:
NZ Drivers license (current)
Passport (current)
Kiwi Access card
Q. How do I re-sell my ticket?
A. Ticket resale will be open once Jim Beam Homegrown 2025 is sold out. Reselling your ticket is easy through Flicket click here for more information. It is important to re-sell and buy tickets through Flicket ONLY, as the ticket gets re-issued in the new owner’s name to prevent scamming and fraud.
Q. Is the event wheelchair friendly?
A. There is wheelchair access at every stage and disabled toilets in every area. Part of our focus is to make the site as accessible as possible. If you have had an experience with us in the past where you have struggled to access parts of the festival, please let us know by emailing info@homegrown.net.nz so we can endeavor to fix it.
Q. When are tickets on sale?
A. General Admission tickets are on sale from 17th September, make sure you are buying through Flicket and no other platforms. Move quickly, Jim Beam Homegrown always sells out!
Q. What can I bring into the festival?
A. Photo ID & Ticket
Appropriate clothing and footwear (rain or shine, Welly weather can be unpredictable)
Reusable water bottle (must be empty on arrival. Water stations are available onsite), food and snacks that can fit into your backpack
A great attitude. Homegrown is always a warm atmosphere. Keep the vibes great and take care of your mates.
Q. What can’t I bring into the festival?
A. Dangerous Goods including anything that could be used as a weapon (including umbrellas and foldable chairs),
Alcohol. Please note that the waterfront is an alcohol free zone. There are Bars located at each stage but drinks can not be taken out of the stage areas,
Drones. The Waterfront is closed to all public drones. (Breaches are handled by the CAA),
Illegal Drugs or substances.
ZERO TOLERANCE
Intoxicated People – Intoxicated people from Drugs or Alcohol will be refused entry to the event. If you are over 18, you can purchase alcohol at one of our Bars. Please drink responsibly, remember it’s a marathon not a sprint.
Fake Wristbands - Anyone found with a fake or copied wristband will be handed over to the police. Homegrown will treat all offences as fraud and will prosecute accordingly.
Fence Jumping- Anyone caught trying to bypass our security fencing and access the event without a legitimate wristband will be intercepted and handed over to the police. These offences will be treated as trespassing, or a serious security threat and you will be prosecuted accordingly.
Sexual Harassment or Discrimination - In order to create a safe and inclusive festival culture we will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment be it verbal or physical, nor any discriminatory act including homophobia, racism, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, or sexism. Anyone found to be in violation of this is subject to immediate removal from the festival site. The offender’s Festival Wristband will be removed, and no refund will be issued.
CONTACT
General queries please contact: info@homegrown.net.nz
Media requests please contact: Fiona@homegrown.net.nz