Soundsplash Festival

Soundsplash

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MusicRaglan
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSoundsplash has run for a quarter century
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Soundsplash Festival in Raglan

Soundsplash is a mid-January camping and music festival at Wainui Reserve, Raglan, active since 2001 and marking its 25th anniversary in January 2026. Built around manaakitanga and harm-reduction partnerships with Maori and youth organisations, it draws thousands of extra visitors to the small Waikato surf town each summer.

Soundsplash has been running from Wainui Reserve above Raglan's coastline since around 2001, making it one of the longer-running boutique music festivals in New Zealand's crowded summer calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Soundsplash has run for a quarter century from the same beach-adjacent reserve in Raglan, a boutique scale that has let it maintain a distinct identity built around values of manaakitanga, kindness, respect, and care, and tautoko, support, rather than simply growing as large as possible

02

The mystery stays covered

Its four stages, Summerhaze, Outsides, Kulture, and the camp-focused Freedom stage, run alongside a Kai Village global food market and a fair-trade and handcrafted goods bazaar known as the Blue Zone

03

The city starts moving

Partnerships with Maori and youth harm-reduction organisations including Te Ahurei o Rangatahi and Youth Intact, plus the drug-checking service KnowYourStuffNZ, and on-site Kaitiaki guardian chill zones, give the festival a welfare-focused character that distinguishes it from larger, more commercially driven New Zealand summer festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival explicitly frames its welfare approach around the Maori concepts of manaakitanga

Water and renewal

Living ritual

care and hospitality toward others

The sacred route

Living ritual

and tautoko

The local code

Living ritual

reflected in its on-site Kaitiaki guardian zones and partnerships with Maori and youth harm-reduction organisations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Soundsplash Festival, plan transport around the exact Raglan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Beach and camping-festival wear suited to peak summer heat, swimwear for daytime, and a light layer for cooler nights; sturdy footwear helps for reserve and beach terrain.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Soundsplash Festival, stay near the part of Raglan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.80 S, 174.88 EOpen in Google Maps

Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand

Nearest airportAKL — Auckland
TransportFor Soundsplash Festival, plan transport around the exact Raglan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Soundsplash Festival, stay near the part of Raglan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Raglan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Raglan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearBeach and camping-festival wear suited to peak summer heat, swimwear for daytime, and a light layer for cooler nights; sturdy footwear helps for reserve and beach terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for New Zealand and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Soundsplash Festival?

Soundsplash Festival is listed for January · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Soundsplash Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Raglan, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsoundsplash.co.nz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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