UCSA ORI ‘26 will be held between Monday 9th February, and Thursday the 26th 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 towards the end of January.

Check out our events calendar for a full list of UCSA ORI ‘26 events after the Jan 12th announcement – 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 our individual events so that UC students can attend with a mate.

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.

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.

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

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:

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

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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.

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The following UCSA ORI ‘26 events are strictly R18.

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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.

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.

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 ticketholders 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.

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.