UCSA ORI ‘26 will be held between Monday 9th February, and Saturday the 28th February 2026, featuring a huge calendar of events and activities.

The UCSA ORI ‘26 line up will be announced on Monday 12th January 2026.

Combo tickets go on sale on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

Individual event tickets will go on sale in January – this will be announced on our Instagram – keep an eye out!

Check out our events calendar here for a full list of UCSA ORI ‘26 events – there’s plenty for everyone!

The initial release of Combo tickets is for UC Students ONLY. UC Students will have to present a current UC Student ID, that matches the name on the ticket to be allowed entry to the venue on event day.

There will be a limited number of public tickets released to UCSA run individual events so that UC students can attend with a mate (First Base, TOGA, Summer Stein).

All ticket holders must carry valid Student ID (or Age ID for Non UC Student GA ticket holders) that matches the name printed on/registered to your ticket. Any person who presents at an ORI ‘26 event with a ticket which does not match their ID will be refused entry, and the ticket will be cancelled, without refund.

Yes, you can buy more than 1 type of Combo Ticket at a time. However, make sure you avoid doubling up your tickets. We recommend buying the combo ticket you are after, and then buying individual tickets to the remaining events.

Start strong with UC All In (R18) – giving you access to our unmissable right of passage events, First Base, TOGA, Summer Stein PLUS three Crusaders games throughout the season, including two games at the new stadium!

Want to go all out and experience everything? Grab The Fresher (R17) and The Festival (R18) together – that’s every single event we run, plus exclusive perks with our premium partners. Together they are the full UC experience, and you won’t want to miss it!

Yes, you can buy a combo ticket for your friend if they are a UC Student. Make sure you put their name on the ticket.

No – Combo tickets are for UC Students only.

Yes. There will be a limited number of GA Non UC Student Tickets for:

• First Base
• Toga
• Summer Stein Festival

For more details see our individual tickets details here.

No, we are not partnering with Electric Ave for 2026.

In an extraordinary case of needing to read the entire email, we've spread a little misinformation on the internet. We are indeed partnering with Electric Ave for 2026! Tickets to the SOLD OUT Electric Ave ARE included in the Festival Combo!

These are exclusively for UC Students, UC Student ID will be required for entry to Electric Ave.

No. Twominds tickets are only available in our Festival Combo (R18) only. This is a weekend pass to the festival taking place between 13-15 March – check out the Twominds website for more information on their event and line up.

IMPORTANT: This opportunity is for UC STUDENTS ONLY. By purchasing a Festival Combo, you accept that you must be a current UC student to use this ticket, and that you will show valid UC Student ID at entry to all events, including Electric Avenue and Twominds. There are no exceptions.

You will be issued a ticket directly from Twominds. Ticket does not include any transport to and from the festival over the weekend. Head to their website to find out how to get there and any recommended transport options – https://www.twomindsfestival.co.nz/transport

No. Electric Avenue Tickets are available in our Festivals Combo (R18) only. This is the 2 day pass to the festival on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of February. Check out their website for more information on the event and line up.

We are absolutely delighted to offer UC students the opportunity to secure a ticket to the SOLD OUT Electric Avenue Festival (R18), taking place on Friday 27th and Saturday the 28th February.

These tickets are very limited and will only be available to purchase within the UC Festival Combo (R18).

IMPORTANT: This opportunity is for UC STUDENTS ONLY. By purchasing a Festival Combo, you accept that you must be a current UC student to use this ticket, and that you will show valid UC Student ID at entry to all events, including Electric Avenue and Two Minds.

There are a limited number of ORI ‘26 Combo tickets available. Be ready when they go on sale or you may miss out and have to wait for the individual ticket release.

No, there is no Afterpay available.

Yes, so long as you are 18 the day of the event and bring a valid age ID - remember physical copies only, photocopies will not be allowed. (Please see our ID Rules)

Alongside our daytime events calendar, the following events are R17:

• UCSA ORI ‘26 | First Base (R17)
• UCSA ORI ‘26 | TOGA (R17)
• Crusaders season pass

Please note that some areas of the venue at the above events will be restricted to R18.

The only events that you CANNOT attend during ORI ‘26 are:

• UCSA ORI ‘26 | Summer Stein Festival (R18)
• Twominds Festival (R18)
• Electric Avenue (R18)

UCSA ORI ‘26 | Summer Stein (R18), Twominds Festival (R18) and Electric Avenue (R18) are held in licenced premises. Therefore, they are beholden to Sale of Alcohol Regulations 2013. You can only attend these events if you are 18 years of age or older at the time of the event. Make sure you’re 18 before purchasing one of our Festival Combos!

A current and valid age ID is required at all UCSA ORI ‘26 music events – regardless of whether the event is classified as an R17 event, or an R18 event.

Valid age ID for 17 year olds, would be your valid driver's license OR current passport. You MUST bring the physical ID with you, photocopies or images of your ID will NOT be accepted for entry.

No, you cannot attend. If you are wanting to attend an R18 event, you must be 18 years of age on the day of that event.

No, all attendees to our R18 Events must be 18 years of age. Minors cannot attend, even if they are supervised.

A current and valid age ID is required at all UCSA ORI ‘26 events – regardless of whether the event is classified as an R17 event, or an R18 event.

The following UCSA ORI ‘26 events are strictly R17.

• UCSA ORI ‘26 | First Base (R17)
• UCSA ORI ‘26 | TOGA (R17)
• Crusaders season pass

Please note that some areas of the venue at the above events will be restricted to R18.

The following UCSA ORI ‘26 events are strictly R18.

• UCSA ORI ‘26 | Summer Stein Festival (R18).
• Twominds Festival (R18)
• Electric Avenue (R18)

No, you cannot attend. If you are wanting to attend an R18 event, you must be 18 years of age on the day of that event.

No, all attendees to our R18 Events must be 18 years of age. Minors cannot attend, even if they are supervised.

In accordance with New Zealand liquor licensing laws we will only permit entry to these events with forms of ID approved under the Sale of Alcohol Regulations 2013:

• Any current passport.
• A current New Zealand drivers licence.
• A current Kiwi Access Card – This card is available for both NZ nationals and foreign visitors.
• A current Hospitality NZ 18+ Card - New 18+ Cards are no longer available but existing 18+ Cards continue to be valid ID for 10 years from the date of issue.

Physical copies only, photographs will NOT be accepted.

In accordance with New Zealand liquor licensing laws we will only permit entry to these events with forms of ID approved under the Sale of Alcohol Regulations 2013:

• Any current passport.
• A current New Zealand drivers licence.
• A current Kiwi Access Card – This card is available for both NZ nationals and foreign visitors.
• A current Hospitality NZ 18+ Card - New 18+ Cards are no longer available but existing 18+ Cards continue to be valid ID for 10 years from the date of issue.

Physical copies only, photographs will NOT be accepted.

No. We can only accept the approved forms of ID as listed above. It’s a legal thing, not our choice!

You must have one of the three forms of approved ID to enter our ORI’26 music events. We cannot accept any other forms of ID whatsoever, so if there’s still time, apply for a new ID. You could:

1. Apply for an emergency passport (est. 3 Days for NZ Citizens)
2. Apply for a Kiwi Access Card (est. 6 Weeks) so make sure you order this with time!

Otherwise, sorry – better luck next time!

All UC Student ticket holders must also present their current UC Student ID alongside their Age ID on arrival in order to prove that they are a current UC Student, including Electric Avenue and Twominds.

Head to the UC Security Office at 114 Ilam Road, and get another UC Student ID / Canterbury Card. (It will cost you $20 , but you’re going to have to do it anyway!) UC Security Office are open 24/7, so no excuses for not getting a new one!

If you turn up to the gate without one, we'll just send you over there anyway.

All ticket holders must carry valid Student ID (or Age ID for non-student ticket holders) that matches the name printed on/registered to your ticket. Any person who presents at an ORI ‘26 event with a ticket which does not match their ID will be refused entry, and the ticket will be cancelled, without refund.

Tickets are available here: https://haereroa.flicket.co.nz/

Gate Sales will be made available ONLY if the specific event does not sell out in advance. We recommend purchasing tickets at your earliest opportunity.

You will receive a ticket confirmation shortly after the successful processing of your transaction. In some cases, it may take a few minutes to appear.

To prevent unauthorised resale and scams, we do not send your actual ticket with the barcode displayed until closer to the event. You will receive notification that your event ticket is available at that time.

Please note that combo ticket holders will receive an individual ticket for EACH event. Tickets to events NOT run by UCSA will be sent directly from the provider – Electric Avenue, Twominds and the Crusaders.

If your payment was successfully completed and the confirmation still hasn’t appeared in your Inbox, Junk or Spam folders, please email the ticketing agent directly at support@flicket.co.nz

The only tickets we can guarantee are legitimate are those purchased directly from Flicket.

We can never guarantee the validity of a ticket that was purchased through a third-party platform, such as Tixel, Viagogo, Facebook or other marketplaces. Festival Tickets are non-transferable and any person carrying a ticket which is not in their name will be denied entry.

In some cases, the event may utilise an official resale service for the purpose of reselling tickets. Where this is used, the original tickets are cancelled, and a new ticket will be issued in the name of the buyer. Any re-sale platform will only be activated once the Event is sold out and communicated to existing ticket holders at that time, though the Organiser makes no guarantee resales will be permitted now or in the future.

If you did not purchase your ticket using the Flicket platform, it is likely your ticket will not be honoured. The Organiser accepts no liability for any losses incurred as a result of the purchase of tickets from any unauthorised third-party, whether deliberate or unintentional.

Can’t attend one of our ORI ‘26 events, or you want to buy a ticket off a mate?

You MUST transfer your ticket via FLICKET, because the name on the ticket must match the name on the attendees R18 ID. That means no gifting it to a mate, or dodgy Facebook trades.

1. You email someone a link to repurchase your ticket.
2. They repurchase it through our system and once they do this you will receive a refund for your ticket (minus fees).

If you do not wish to resell your ticket and just want to rename it, most of the time you will be able to do this. Please see our naming FAQs for more info.

Use this link for more info: https://flicketfaqs.groovehq.com/help/transferring-tickets

All ticket holders must carry valid Student ID (or Age ID for non student ticket holders) that matches the name printed on/registered to your ticket. Any person who presents at UCSA ORI ‘26 with a ticket which does not match their ID will be refused entry, and the ticket will be cancelled, without refund.

If they don’t currently match – follow the instructions here to transfer / sell / swap your ticket. This is the only way to change the name on a ticket.

Please make sure that you have entered the correct email address when completing your order or you will not receive your tickets.

If the event has sold out, we will turn on the ability to sell your ticket to other people. To do this, login to your account on Flicket, click your initials, select “My Tickets”, click “View Tickets” on the ticket you want to sell, and select “Sell My Ticket”.

Please note, you can only sell your ticket for the amount you paid for it using this method. If you want to sell for less than you paid, you’ll need to find someone to sell to directly.

You can do this by setting the price and sending a link directly to the person buying it. How it works:

1. You email someone a link to repurchase your ticket.
2. They repurchase it through our system and once they do this you will receive a refund for your ticket (minus fees).

Use this link for more info: https://flicketltd.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/13185131226127--How-do-I-sell-my-ticket-to-someone-else

Check out our general terms and conditions below, including more info about what you can and can't bring in: https://haereroa.flicket.co.nz/terms-and-conditions

The UCSA holds a zero tolerance towards any forms of harassment at our events. We are committed to placing the safety of our employees, contractors, attendees and public above all else to ensure that UCSA ORI’26 delivers the best possible experience to start the year at UC!

Our friendly event staff and security are always around to help! At any point if you feel unsafe, intimidated, or harassed, please make sure you let us know, by reaching out to any staff on site or if you’re after something more discreet use our number below or ask for an angel shot.

During TOGA (R17) or SUMMER STEIN (R18) you can call or text 027 UCSA 111 (027 8272 111) with a description of what’s happening. This will go directly to a Senior member of the UCSA Events Team who will be able to help, whatever your situation may be.

Asking for an Angel Shot is another way of telling us staff that you’re feeling harassed whilst at UCSA ORI’26, and at other events throughout the year. Our event, bar and security staff know that if you ask for an Angel Shot, this means you’re distressed and need assistance. We‘ll discreetly take you to a safe space and support you in choosing how you’d like to proceed.

As part of wider alcohol and drug harm minimisation strategies, anonymous and free drug testing will be carried out by 'Know Your Stuff', a community organisation committed to reducing drug related harm at festivals and events.

The UCSA does not condone drug use of any kind, but we are aware of the realities that exist. Because of this, we feel harm prevention methods are necessary. Although we have little control over the intent for use, Know Your Stuff and the NZ Drug Foundation provide a service which helps to provide education and information to reach the same objective.

The date and time for this service will be announced on the UCSA Facebook and Instagram page.

Yes! ORI ‘26 is everyone’s time to shine! Our team are passionate about making your day as enjoyable as possible.

Haere-roa Lawn is reasonably flat venue. There may be some uneven surfaces and moderate terrain (tree roots, buried sprinkler heads and potholes in the grass fields) to navigate while within the venue.

If there’s anything we can do to assist you in your access needs, please let us know!

There are reserved mobility car parks located close to Haere-roa’s main entrance and the route to the festival main entrance has no steps.

The entry to the venue may pose extra challenges to patrons in wheelchairs or with other access needs due to limited entry width. If you are concerned about access via the principal entrance, please contact our team, or talk to a member of our team on the day who will be able to assist you in entering smoothly.

There is an accessible portaloo clearly marked and located close to the main stage, and accessible toilets inside Haere-roa. If you require assistance accessing or finding these toilet facilities, please speak to our team.

All portaloos on the festival site, and inside Haere-roa are gender neutral.

We appreciate you may have specific needs that we have not addressed above. If there’s anything we can do to assist you in your access needs, please let us know.

A full Accessibility Handbook for ORI ’26 will be available to download from our website in January. Features include entry instructions, site maps, site access details, food/beverage information, helpful services and overall accessibility resourcing.

This handbook will also be available as a plain text document to assist those who may have vision difficulties.

You can either email events@ucsa.org.nz or call our team between 8.30am-5pm, Monday – Friday on 03 369 0555. You can also message us on Facebook and Instagram.

Entry times differ for each of the major UCSA events held between ORI ‘26. Gates open at the following time for each event:

• First Base : 8pm
• Toga : 6pm
• Summer Stein Festival : 6pm

Gates close two hours after the stated times above.

Please arrive early to avoid any potential queues and check out the support acts. We’ll have plenty of entry lines so you can enter relatively quickly.

When you are in line, please be patient – As long as you have a ticket, meet the conditions of entry*, and are in line before the closure time you will get in. (your entry will still be dependent on you passing the ID, ticket, intoxication checks etc.).

No, once you leave the festival that’s it. You won’t be allowed to re-enter the festival. There are strictly no ‘pass outs’.

Each of our ORI’26 events has a different theme! Be sure to check out our socials closer to the event date for a guide on what to wear.

The UCSA does reserve the right to ask anyone to remove (or alter) offensive costumes before they enter the venue.

For example: no weapons, or anything that resembles a weapon. Nothing that includes extreme nudity and/or costumes that have 'fake nudity' inferred. Absolutely no black face, or culturally offensive costumes.

Feel free to message us to check... but if you're not sure whether you costume is offensive... yeah, it probably is.

Our major UCSA ORI ‘26 events are 4hr + plus music festival style events, and you are going to spend a lot of time on your feet. Break out your best festival shoes and be sensible!

Bare feet, heels, jandals, Birkenstock's, and shoes without a backstrap are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Our ORI ‘26 festivals on Haere-roa Lawn are all-weather events, and sheltered cover is limited within this venue.

Make sure you check the forecast in advance, prepare with warm clothing and rain protection (Coats or Ponchos). Plan ahead to ensure you can enjoy the festival safely – preparedness is your friend.

Check out the full list of conditions of entry here

Check out the full list of prohibited items here

All UCSA ORI’26 music events take place in fully licenced venues, with bars operated by The Foundry. A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

You cannot bring your own drinks into the venue. Anyone caught attempting to bring external drinks into the venue will have them confiscated. Anyone found with contraband inside the venue will be removed from the event.

Remember there’s a Liquor Ban in effect in the Riccarton and Ilam area at all times, so don’t be wandering the streets with any beverage or you’ll have a $250 fine to deal with.

Lost property can be found at the ‘Info marquee’ during the TOGA (R17) and SUMMER STEIN (R18) events, from the bar during FIRST BASE. and from UC Security post each event.

Your ticket will be sent do you directly from Electric Avenue, closer to the event date. Remember – as this is not a UCSA event, Electric Avenue use a different ticketing provider. These tickets will come from Moshtix – NOT Flicket.

Electric Avenue is not a UCSA event – it is run by Team Event, and so their terms and conditions apply which state tickets are non-transferable. For more information, see the Electric Avenue FAQs: https://electricavenuefestival.co.nz/info/

Head to the Electric Avenue FAQs page here: https://electricavenuefestival.co.nz/info/

Your Electric Avenue tickets will be sent to you closer to the event, once your student status has been confirmed.

We've teamed up with the Crusaders to bring you the best deal around for the 2026 season!

Includes tickets to 3 regular season home games – 1 at Apollo Projects & 2 at the brand new One New Zealand Stadium:

• Game One: 07:05pm - Saturday 14th March: v Highlanders
• Game Two: 07:05pm – Friday 8th May: v Blues
• Game Three: 07:05pm – Friday 29th May: v Hurricanes

Your tickets will be sent to you directly from the Crusaders once combo tickets go off sale.

You can still get tickets from the Crusaders website: https://crusaders.co.nz/

Your ticket will be sent to you directly from Twominds closer to the event date.

Twominds Festival is not a UCSA event – it is run by Twominds, and so their terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the Twominds festival FAQs: https://www.twomindsfestival.co.nz/faqs

You will be issued a ticket directly from Twominds. Ticket does not include any transport to and from the festival over the weekend. Head to their website to find out how to get there and any recommended transport options – https://www.twomindsfestival.co.nz/transport

Head to the Twominds FAQs page here: https://www.twomindsfestival.co.nz/faqs

Your Twominds tickets will be sent to you closer to the event, once your student status has been confirmed.