Get ready to CHILLAX - JAN 16-19th 2026!

Unplug. Unwind. Unleash.

This January, escape the chaos and step into a world where nature, music, and good vibes rule. CHILLAX is your long weekend paradise — a four-day off-the-grid camping festival set in stunning natural surrounds.

What to Expect:

• Live Music from sunrise sessions to late-night jams
• Cool off with a river swim
• Farm Walks to reconnect with the land
• Star Gazing under skies unspoiled by city lights
• And the ultimate highlight: The Tropical Lotus Bell Tent Party - a vibrant explosion of colour, rhythm, and wild tropical energy!

No WiFi. No deadlines. Just freedom, fresh air, and a whole lot of fun.

Leave your phone. Bring your soul.

CHILLAX – The name says it all.

Our Chillax Festival gets better each year with the support of our wider Chilled whānau, it grows, matures, blossoms and develops into something new and exciting. We can't wait to see where this journey takes us next.

Without all your support, we wouldn't be able to add little extras each year - so THANK YOU ❤

Our Mission:

At the Chillax Festival, we provide a platform for new up and coming artists to present themselves and grow confidence in front of a friendly non-judgmental group of Chilled Kiwis! To bring happiness and enjoyment, surrounded by the beautiful nature our country has to offer, while focusing on sustainable, safe, chilled events.

Stansborough is a beautiful hidden farm, encompassing 2300 acres of hills, valleys, swimming holes and bush. At the Chillax Festival you can forget the rest of the world exists and leave all your worries behind.

Come for the day or stay the entire weekend it is up to you.

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Enjoy live music over the long weekend from our 2026 Muso line up!

Our 2026 line up and onsite food options, will be confirmed 3 months prior to the event.

All ticket holders will be notified and kept up to date with all new information.

Here is a snaek peak of what we can confirm!...

Our 2026 Newest Guest Artist is "Raia"
Based in Palmerston North, Raia is a young, confident artist with an amazingly pure voice. By far our youngest performer yet, she has a voice and stage presence that far exceeds her age. Raia performs covers and original songs - both contemporary and old school - layering smooth vocals and charming arrangements across everything she does. Raia is excited to bring her artistry and love of music to this years Chillax Festival.

Our guest band for 2025 'The Archer Project' loved it as much as we loved them - so they are definately coming back!

Of course we will also have some of our other favourites returing! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ITINERARY

FRIDAY -

If you are extra keen to make the most of the whole weekend, why not join us on Friday. Arrive from midday and once you are set up you can enjoy the scenery, explore the lake and bush valleys, swim in the river, walk the hills and tracks or climb to the top and see the sea. Wind up the evening with some good company chilling in the barn.

SATURDAY - Event day #1

If you're not already enjoying our company, arrive anytime, pitch your tent, or simply park your car, familiarise yourself with the surroundings.

Live music throughout the day from a range of artists and mixed bands - some regular favourites and some new amazing talent! Maybe even some surprises for the kids.

We have another food truck attending this year, so bring cash if you want a break from the BBQ! Our wonderful friends from Sajitarian IceCreams will be selling their amazing Ice Creams, so bring cash and don't miss out!

This year the main tent will be open for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. I great place to relax, sit quietly and get out of the sun.

Saturday evening you can enjoy our CHILLAX tent party - 2026 is 'TROPICAL THEME' so don't forget your Hawaiian shirts and Tropical skirts!

After dark make sure you get in some amazing star gazing in our beautiful dark sky zone!

SUNDAY - Event day #2

Another chillaxed day with plenty of live music from bands.

Appreciate the beautiful rural setting, take a gentle stroll or a hike to the top of the hill to see the sea or simply chill out by the river in the sun with friends. Play a game and listen to music - the choice is yours. How about an evening Comedy Fest in the tent?!

MONDAY - Wellington Anniversary

Appreciate the beautiful rural setting, take a gentle stroll or a hike to the top of the hill to see the sea or simply chill out by the river in the sun with friends. Pack up when you are ready and then we look forward to seeing you all next year!

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Parking will be provided by the camp site. Once you are set up you can enjoy the scenery, explore the lake and bush valleys, swim in the river, walk the hills and tracks or climb to the top to see the sea.

Fridges in the cottage will be available, so you can put your (clearly named) food in them to store. You may want to bring a chilli bin and ice for beverages.

For lunch and dinner on Saturday, the BBQs will be back for everyone to use. We are also trying to lock in a food truck to add a bit of variety for everyone, so bring your cash so you dont miss out!

WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

A line up of Live Entertainment over the long weekend by a variety of live singers, musicians and music under the stars.

Use of toilets (Tidy Eco toilet units with solar lights)

Use of BBQs and shared fridges and cash food truck options!

An amazing chilled weekend or day out and the additional option of off-the-grid camping on a beautiful private secret site in the Wairarapa!

Live music, great company, laughter and good memories!

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Tickets to each consecutive event, will be offered first to those who attended the event previous, so be one of the first so you don’t miss out.

'Ms Magnifique Events' are invitation only and limited numbers are limited so don't miss out. This enables us to keep these events special, exclusive, desirable and personal.

If due to weather the festival must be cancelled, there will be a postponement date or the choice for a refund (minus a small admin fee). All funds are held by Eventbrite until the event date incase of cancellation and refunds.

WHAT TO BRING

Enough food for your group for the duration of your stay or money for onsite food options. There are NO shops close (only a very handy and exceptional cafe 10 mins drive away - but you will need to check opening hours!) You need to make sure you do not run out of food, drinks and WATER. We will have some spring water available which is ok for drinking, but most people prefer to bring bottled water.

BYO drinks and water
Eating and cooking utensils (plates, bowls, cups, cutlery etc)

Cash - for onsite food options

Tent, sleeping bag, pillow and bedroll (if you want one) - If you have a camper van or pop up you are also welcome to bring them.

Togs and towel for river swimming - 3 great swimming holes to choose from

Insect repellant, sun block and antihistamine

Happiness, laughter and awesome dance moves

Please bring bottled water if possible (we don’t suggest drinking the river water)

Torches (there is no power at the camp site so once it’s dark it is super dark! Unpolluted night skies with loads of stars and satellites)

Oh and don't forget, again......BYO water!

IMPORTANT INFO

Notes:

NO POWER at camp site.

NO CELL COVERAGE OR INTERNET (unless you climb to the top of the hill/mountain or visit the local cafe)

NO PETS (as there will be farm stock around)

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING (we don’t want to start a bush fire, and you would unfortunately be liable)

POP UPS OR CAMPER VANS are ok, but please note there is no power or waste dumping available.

Closest 'Homewood Storeroom Cafe' 10 minutes drive down gravel road (we suggest you check opening hours) - a great cafe!

Closest basic shop - Riversdale (30 minutes on gravel road )

Closest supermarket - Carterton

Last petrol station: Carterton (we suggest you fill up there)

2 hours drive from Wellington (last 20mins on gravel road)

Exact address on google search ’Stansborough farm cottage’ Kaiwhata valley road, last 20 minutes is gravel. We will put ribbons up along the way for you to watch out for, so you know you're heading the right way.

There is an emergency phone at the farm house.

Make sure to grab a map of the property (will be provided on arrival) which highlights points of interest on the property.

Responsibilities:

Parents are solely responsible for their children at all times. Adults are responsible for themselves at all times, especially if drinking alcohol! Be aware the property and site of the event, is a working farm and there are hazards all around (rivers, lakes, cliffs, valleys and animals) so be careful and responsible.

The nearest medical facility is 50 minutes drive away.

When guests leave, we ask that you please take all your own rubbish with you and leave behind only flattened grass and the site as you found it.

If you are purchasing a Festival Day Pass only you will need a designated driver if any alcohol is consumed. The road to the venue is tricky and gravel in part. We DO NOT recommend anyone drives that has consumed any alcohol or is tired.

Click here to see videos and images from Chillax 2025:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/M25bpTPRvS3mfP45A