attend
Drink
With over 18 bars on site. there’s bound to be something for everyone. We’ve got beer, wine, gin, margaritas, espresso martinis, carefully crafted cocktails, mocktails and so much more.
Eat
Hand picked food trucks up on the terrace to keep you fuelled all day long. Grab your favourite and enjoy your kai while listening to our tunes.
Hang Out
We’re bringing in a sh*t load of lounging, cocktail furniture, beanbags, tables + chairs so you can hang out all damn day. BYO picnic blanket and park up with your faves in a good spot under the trees or under an umbrella - take your pick.
We’ve got an incredible lineup of local and recognised NZ artists taking the stage
listen
Shaun preston
Devon welch
Goldman sax
tahini bikini
sweet mix kids
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Absolutely! Picnic blankets are permitted but no large furniture, please!
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We run rain or shine! Plan A is for a totally outdoor event but with the peace of mind of an indoor venue nearby should the weather decide to pack it in.
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Absolutely! As well as alcoholic beverages, we’ll have low-alcohol and non-alcoholic options available for you.
We will have water stations around the venue - please make sure you hydrate yourself!
No alcohol may be brought into the venue and all drinks will be served in your reusable festival cup
Just plain good vibes
Just plain good vibes
Festival Info
On arrival:
Festival gates are open from 12pm -7pm. Head to Gate 2 of the Central Energy Trust Arena, on the corner of Cuba Street & Waldegrave Street. On arrival, please have your ticket ready to scan, either a printed version or displayed on your phone. Your ticket will be scanned by our team and you’ll be given an entry wristband.
Please be prepared to show your valid ID. We are able to accept a New Zealand Driver’s License, a New Zealand or Foreign Passport, Kiwi Access card or a HANZ 18+ card as identification. You will also have your bag checked by security before you enter.
Please note all bags are subject to inspection at any point during the Festival. Bottles, cans, glass, food, drink, alcohol, illicit drugs, illegal substances, fireworks, explosives or anything that can be used as a weapon cannot be brought into the Festival.
As you enter, you’ll be given a Festival Cup, take a photo at the booth and you’re good to go! Don’t lose your cup - you only get one! Replacement cups are available for $10 if you lose yours.
You can bring in empty clear plastic water bottles which can be filled up at water stations. If your bottle is full when you enter, you’ll be asked to empty it by security.
currency:
Salud Festival is an EFTPOS only event - no cash on site! All bars, trucks and stallholders are equipped to handle EFTPOS + credit payments, and we even have paywave!
With no cash to handle, this helps our vendors process transactions quickly, which means more time for you to enjoy the Festival!
Transport Options
Salud Festival aims to promote responsible drinking to create a festival environment that everyone can enjoy. Please don't drink and drive, there are public transport options near our events and taxis or Uber are just a phone call or tap away.
Please keep the following numbers on hand:
Gold & Black Taxis: 0800 351 2345
Taxis Palmerston North: 06 355 5333
Manawatu Combined Taxis: 06 353 1113
And download the Uber app here
The Salud Festival team will happily assist with phone numbers for safe transport options and information whenever needed.
responsible fest-ing
Salud Festival aims to promote responsible drinking to create a festival environment that everyone can enjoy. Plenty of food, low and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Please don't drink and drive, there are public transport options near our events and taxis or Uber are just a phone call or tap away. The Salud Festival team will happily assist with phone numbers for safe transport options and information whenever needed.
Salud Festival is a marathon, not a sprint! Pace yourself, eat plenty and stay hydrated.
Free water is available at designated water stations and at every bar
Non-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages are available from each bar around the festival
A chill-out zone is available if you’ve gone too far! Anyone requiring assistance in this zone will not be permitted back into the festival.
Alcohol will not be served to anyone who is intoxicated and you will be asked to leave the festival
Minors, including babies & children, and fur babies (except service animals) are not permitted in the festival. Leave the kids at home!
Rules + Regulations
Salud Festival is a licensed liquor event operating under strict regulations.
View our rules + regulations here
Terms + Conditions
View our terms and conditions here