Event Information

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Jim Beam Homegrown is kiwi music’s biggest party and New Zealand’s national day of coming together and celebrating who we are through our music! The festival brings together thousands of New Zealand music fans and a massive lineup of Aotearoa’s best bands and DJs in the capital to celebrate who we are through our music. From roots and hip hop to rock, pop, electronic, and drum & bass, there’s something for everyone!

Jim Beam Homegrown is unique in that you can come and go from the festival at any time with our free flow stages dotted across the beautiful Wellington Waterfront, allowing you to enjoy everything the capital has to offer. At Jim Beam Homegrown everyone is treated with respect and Aroha; nothing is a problem, and every effort is made to ensure your day is as enjoyable as possible.

Every year demand for tickets increases with new record sell out numbers. Make sure you get in early and secure your tickets to avoid disappointment. 

Ticketing

This year Jim Beam Homegrown will be offering Afterpay.

You can also pay for and receive your ticket upfront by using a debit or credit card.

Flicket are the exclusive authorized ticketing agent for Jim Beam Homegrown 2025. Only Flicket is authorised to operate as a resale platform. Be cautious when seeking to purchase tickets from any third-party platforms and social media, as duplicate or invalid tickets will result in us refusing you entry to the festival, without a refund. If you do not purchase a ticket directly from the authorised agent, we cannot guarantee that your ticket is genuine. Never purchase from ticket resellers such as Viagogo, Trade Me or Facebook Marketplace. These retailers are known sources of fraudulent tickets and we cannot guarantee whether tickets purchased from these platforms are genuine.

Liquor Ban Areas - Wellington waterfront

All stages have their own bars so you can enjoy a beverage and watch the bands. 

Please note that when you leave the stages there is a liquor ban on the waterfront and neighbouring streets and you could be fined up to $250. Finish your drink before you leave the stage and do not bring your own alcohol down to the Wellington Waterfront.

Please remember to drink responsibly and look out for your mates.

Are you under 18 years old?

Please be aware that this year Homegrown is a strictly R18 event.

Sorry, if you’re under 18, you’ll need to wait until the next one.

Your ID will be checked when you swap your ticket for a wristband, accepted forms of ID are: NZ Drivers License, Passport, or Kiwi Access Card

Getting to the Festival

To get the most out of your day we would recommend getting to the festival as early as possible. We have some great acts scheduled up first. If you are staying in Central Wellington, allow around 10-15 minutes walk to the Waterfront. Parking is very limited so if you are coming from further afield, we would recommend using a rideshare app or public transport. Allow around 30 minutes to get through ticketing and security, depending on the time of day.

Ticketing is located at Odlins Plaza. This is where you can exchange your ticket for a wristband and gain entry to the festival.

CONTACT

  • General queries please contact: info@homegrown.net.nz

  • Media requests please contact: Fiona@homegrown.net.nz