Everything you need to know if you're going to the Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2025

Get ready, SYNTHONY is back for 2025!

Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2025 returns to Pukekawa Auckland Domain on Saturday, 29 March, delivering two massive stages, immersive production, and a vibrant food and wine village. Experience the world premiere of SYNTHONY No.6 with the Auckland Philharmonia, plus epic sets from Basement Jaxx (DJ Set), Darude, Example, Kora, Ladi6, Th’ Dudes, and more.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music, live orchestra, DJ’s, internationally acclaimed performers, and spectacular visuals.

Here is everything you need to know:

Event Overview

Name of Event: Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival
Date: March 29, 2025
Location: Auckland Domain, Park Road, Parnell, Auckland 1010
Time: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Age Restrictions: GA (All Ages - U18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian) Premium GA (18+)
Ticket Information: SYNTHONY Ticketing

How to Get There

Venue Address

20 Park Road, Parnell, Auckland 1010

Public Transport Options

Bus: Bus stop directly outside of Auckland Domain
Train: Parnell project space train stop

Parking Information

No on-site parking
Limited on-street parking surrounding the Auckland Domain

Event Schedule

2:30pm - Gates Open
3:00pm - First act begins
11:00pm - Final act finishes

What You Can Bring

✔ Allowed Items:

Smartphone
Empty PLASTIC bottles
ID
Wallet
Sunglasses
Side bags, handbags etc (these will be checked on entry)
Low fold-up camping chairs and picnic blankets (GA area)

✖ Prohibited Items:

Glass of any kind (including bottles and jars)
Alcohol
Air horns
Illegal or illicit substances
Weapons of any sort including tasers and pepper spray
Nitrous oxide bulbs and cannisters
Items capable of being used as a projectile
Baseball bats and cricket bats or any similar item or equipment
Trading signs
Animals (excluding service dogs such as guide dogs and police/emergency service dogs)
Flares, fireworks, sparklers or fire twirling equipment
Instruments
Drones
BBQs, gas bottles and butane cannisters or cylinders
Fires and open flames of any kind
Flammable items
Explosives
Large sound systems
Portable laser pens/equipment
Couches, armchairs or large items of furniture (Low fold up camping chairs are allowed)
Studded clothing, footwear or accessories
Audio or video recording devices (other than a mobile phone)
Professional photography equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses; any lens over 20cm; any detachable lens or anything deemed by the Promoter to be professional photography equipment)
Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, roller-skates, bicycles, motorised vehicles or similar
Advanced personal vaporizers (or modified APVs) or liquid refills for E-Cigs
Kites or sky lanterns
Toy guns, water guns or slingshots
Monopods, tripods or attachment sticks(selfie-sticks)
Unauthorised solicitation materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples or other promotional items
Eskies and coolers
Umbrellas
Any other dangerous, unsafe, illegal or offensive items

Food & Drinks

Available Vendors: 2 Food & Drink villages
Payment Methods: Credit Card and Cash (Cash at select stalls)
Alcohol Policy: Alcohol will be on-site for eventgoers 18+

Accessibility Information

Wheelchair Access: Is Available and encouraged
Hearing & Visual Accessibility: Is Available and encouraged
Other Services: Dedicated spots for wheelchair access and any other impairments

Safety & Security

Security Checks: bag checks, vehicle searches, pat downs, metal detector tests and drug detection tests.
First Aid Stations: First Aid is on-site and is located at near the VIP entrance and at the accessible viewing area.
Lost & Found: Ask bar staff

Additional Tips & FAQs

Merchandise Sales: Merch can be located at the GA entrance
Re-entry Policy: NO PASS OUTS

Final Reminders

More event info found here SYNTHONY or follow on SYNTHONY Facebook

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