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154 events

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — TimaruMusic & entertainment

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Timaru

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Timaru7 Nov 2026
7 Nov, 14:00–15:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedTimaru↗
Loburn School Christmas Market WeekendChristmas market

Loburn School Christmas Market Weekend

Loburn School Christmas Market Weekend7 Nov 2026 — 8 Nov 2026
7 and 8 Nov, 09:00–17:00 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLoburn↗
Southern Canterbury A&P ShowMajor show

Southern Canterbury A&P Show

Southern Canterbury A&P Show7 Nov 2026
7 Nov, from 09:00 according to the organizer’s 2026 poster; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWaimate↗
Canterbury A&P ShowMajor show

Canterbury A&P Show

A meeting of town and country11 Nov 2026 — 13 Nov 2026
11–13 November, daily 08:00–17:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Light Up The PlazaMusic & entertainment

Light Up The Plaza

A Christmas light-up in Browns Bay13 Nov 2026
16:30–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Christmas at the Mall — City Impact ChurchMusic & entertainment

Christmas at the Mall — City Impact Church

Christmas at the Mall — City Impact Church14 Nov 2026 — 28 Nov 2026 · date to verify
14, 21 and 28 Nov, 11:00–13:00 each day; provisional
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
German Christmas Market AucklandChristmas market

German Christmas Market Auckland

German Christmas flavours in Titirangi14 Nov 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: 15:00–20:00; organizer verification pending
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Polish Christmas MarketChristmas market

Polish Christmas Market

A taste of Polish Christmas in Newtown14 Nov 2026
11:00–18:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Santa’s Arrival at Westfield AlbanyMusic & entertainment

Santa’s Arrival at Westfield Albany

A festive welcome in Albany14 Nov 2026
Main event 11:00–13:00; selected performances continue until 14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Santa’s Arrival at Westfield ManukauSanta parade

Santa’s Arrival at Westfield Manukau

Santa arrives at Westfield Manukau14 Nov 2026
Parade starts 10:00; celebrations continue until 14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Santa’s Arrival at Westfield St LukesSanta parade

Santa’s Arrival at Westfield St Lukes

A festive parade inside St Lukes14 Nov 2026
Parade 11:00–12:00; additional entertainment afterwards
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
WestCity Santa ParadeSanta parade

WestCity Santa Parade

Santa arrives in Henderson14 Nov 2026
11:00–13:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Avebury Christmas MarketChristmas market

Avebury Christmas Market

Avebury Christmas Market15 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Ellesmere Twilight Christmas MarketChristmas market

Ellesmere Twilight Christmas Market

Ellesmere Twilight Christmas Market19 Nov 2026
19 Nov, 16:00–20:00; children’s market 16:00–18:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLeeston↗
Beauty and the Beast: The PantomimeMusic & entertainment

Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime

An interactive family pantomime20 Nov 2026 — 17 Jan 2027
Preview 20 Nov; Tue–Sat 18:30, Sun 16:00. No shows 21 Dec–2 Jan.
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
St Heliers Village Twilight Christmas MarketChristmas market

St Heliers Village Twilight Christmas Market

A Christmas twilight by the bay20 Nov 2026
16:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — ChristchurchMusic & entertainment

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Christchurch

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Christchurch21 Nov 2026
21 Nov, 11:00–12:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Botany Town Centre Santa’s Arrival ParadeSanta parade

Botany Town Centre Santa’s Arrival Parade

Santa arrives at Botany Town Centre21 Nov 2026
10:00–10:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Celebrating Christmas Across BordersMusic & entertainment

Celebrating Christmas Across Borders

Celebrating Christmas Across Borders21 Nov 2026
21 Nov, 16:00–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Courtenay A&P Show 2026Major show

Courtenay A&P Show 2026

Courtenay A&P Show 202621 Nov 2026 · date to verify
21 Nov; public hours require organizer verification
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedKirwee↗
Ellerslie Village Christmas MarketChristmas market

Ellerslie Village Christmas Market

Christmas shopping in Ellerslie Village21 Nov 2026
09:30–13:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Encraftment Christmas MarketChristmas market

Encraftment Christmas Market

Encraftment Christmas Market21 Nov 2026 — 22 Nov 2026
21 and 22 Nov, 10:00–16:00 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
I Love Takapuna Christmas FestivalChristmas market

I Love Takapuna Christmas Festival

A festive day in Takapuna21 Nov 2026
10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Masterton Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Masterton Christmas Parade

Wairarapa community floats21 Nov 2026
12:30–13:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedMasterton↗
Miramar Night MarketChristmas market

Miramar Night Market

An evening market in Miramar21 Nov 2026 · date to verify
15:00–20:00
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Onehunga Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Onehunga Christmas Parade

A community parade on Onehunga Mall21 Nov 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: starts 11:00; finish to verify
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
St Brigid’s School Family Christmas MarketChristmas market

St Brigid’s School Family Christmas Market

St Brigid’s School Family Christmas Market21 Nov 2026 · date to verify
21 Nov, 11:00–14:00; finish shown on the poster; provisional
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Christmas Artisan Market at Edgar CentreChristmas market

Christmas Artisan Market at Edgar Centre

Christmas Artisan Market at Edgar Centre22 Nov 2026
09:00–17:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Merry Christmas Market, PukekoheChristmas market

Merry Christmas Market, Pukekohe

Festive gift shopping in Pukekohe22 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Papakura Christmas Festival & Santa ParadeSanta parade

Papakura Christmas Festival & Santa Parade

Papakura’s Christmas festival and parade22 Nov 2026
Festival hours 11:00–16:00; parade start time to verify
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Cathedral Christmas Market, ParnellChristmas market

Cathedral Christmas Market, Parnell

A cathedral Christmas market in Parnell27 Nov 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: 17:00–19:30; date verification pending
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Corban Estate Twilight Xmas MarketChristmas market

Corban Estate Twilight Xmas Market

An arts-estate twilight market27 Nov 2026
16:30–20:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Helensville Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Helensville Christmas Parade

A small-town evening parade27 Nov 2026
18:00–19:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Onehunga Christmas in the ParkMusic & entertainment

Onehunga Christmas in the Park

Christmas carols in an Onehunga park27 Nov 2026
19:00–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Christmas in the NuiMusic & entertainment

Christmas in the Nui

A Wainuiomata community celebration28 Nov 2026
11:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLower Hutt↗
Christmas in the ParkMusic & entertainment

Christmas in the Park

A Christmas concert under the summer sky28 Nov 2026
Starts 19:30; finish not confirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Counties Energy Christmas on the GreenMusic & entertainment

Counties Energy Christmas on the Green

A Christmas celebration on the green28 Nov 2026
17:00–21:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Garden City Christmas MāketeChristmas market

Garden City Christmas Mākete

Garden City Christmas Mākete28 Nov 2026
28 Nov, 10:00–18:00; one day only
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Johnsonville Rotary Christmas MarketChristmas market

Johnsonville Rotary Christmas Market

A community Christmas market28 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa ParadeSanta parade

Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade

Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade28 Nov 2026
Carnival 09:30–15:30; parade departs Dale Street at 13:30; parade finish unconfirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedKaiapoi↗
Kristmas KnackChristmas market

Kristmas Knack

A school Christmas craft market28 Nov 2026 · date to verify
09:30–13:30
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Light up the Night 2026Music & entertainment

Light up the Night 2026

Light up the Night 202628 Nov 2026
28 Nov: food trucks 16:30; entertainment 17:00; tree lighting 21:15; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAshburton↗
Mairangi Bay Christmas CarnivalChristmas market

Mairangi Bay Christmas Carnival

Christmas on the Mairangi Bay waterfront28 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Manurewa Community Christmas FestivalSanta parade

Manurewa Community Christmas Festival

Manurewa’s community Christmas festival28 Nov 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: parade 10:00, family day 10:45; organizer verification pending
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Ōrewa New World Santa ParadeSanta parade

Ōrewa New World Santa Parade

A coastal parade in Ōrewa28 Nov 2026
Starts 16:30; finish not confirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Rotorua Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Rotorua Christmas Parade

A festive gathering at Government Gardens28 Nov 2026
11:00–12:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedRotorua↗
Temuka Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Temuka Christmas Parade

Temuka Christmas Parade28 Nov 2026
28 Nov; exact parade time not published
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedTemuka↗
Through The Decades — Dance QT’s Christmas ShowMusic & entertainment

Through The Decades — Dance QT’s Christmas Show

Through The Decades — Dance QT’s Christmas Show28 Nov 2026
28 Nov: 12:00–13:30 and 16:00–17:45; doors 20 minutes before each
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedQueenstown↗
Farmers Santa ParadeSanta parade

Farmers Santa Parade

Auckland’s summer Christmas procession29 Nov 2026
Parade 13:00–14:30; pre-parade from 12:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
General Collective Christmas EditionChristmas market

General Collective Christmas Edition

Design-led Christmas gift shopping29 Nov 2026
09:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Jingle Bells 2026Music & entertainment

Jingle Bells 2026

A Malayalee community Christmas celebration29 Nov 2026
From 14:00; finish to be announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLower Hutt↗
NBS Nelson Santa ParadeSanta parade

NBS Nelson Santa Parade

Christmas magic in the city centre29 Nov 2026
13:00–14:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedNelson↗
Pāpāmoa Santa ParadeSanta parade

Pāpāmoa Santa Parade

A seaside community Santa parade29 Nov 2026
10:00–12:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedTauranga↗
Rangiora Santa Parade & Christmas Party in the ParkSanta parade

Rangiora Santa Parade & Christmas Party in the Park

Rangiora Santa Parade & Christmas Party in the Park29 Nov 2026
29 Nov: park celebration 12:00–16:00; parade starts 14:00, finish unconfirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedRangiora↗
Rolleston Christmas Parade and MarketSanta parade

Rolleston Christmas Parade and Market

Rolleston Christmas Parade and Market29 Nov 2026
29 Nov: celebration 10:00–16:00; parade starts 13:30, finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedRolleston↗
The Goode Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Goode Christmas Market

The Goode Christmas Market29 Nov 2026
10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Community Christmas Sing with Meg HirataMusic & entertainment

Community Christmas Sing with Meg Hirata

Community Christmas Sing with Meg Hirata1 Dec 2026
1 Dec, 19:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedQueenstown↗
Papatoetoe Santa ParadeSanta parade

Papatoetoe Santa Parade

An evening Santa parade in Papatoetoe2 Dec 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: parade 19:00, celebration 20:00; conflicting dates
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Kiss Me Under the MistletoeMusic & entertainment

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe3 Dec 2026 — 20 Dec 2026
14 performances, 3–20 Dec; Tue/Thu 19:30, Wed/Fri/Sat 18:30, Sun 20 Dec 18:30; see actual performance dates
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Māngere Market Trust Santa ParadeSanta parade

Māngere Market Trust Santa Parade

A community Santa parade in Māngere Bridge3 Dec 2026
2026 date announced; this edition’s parade start time to verify
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
The Tannery Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Tannery Christmas Market

The Tannery Christmas Market3 Dec 2026
3 Dec, 10:00–21:00; bar 17:00–20:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
A Very Taieri Christmas EveningMusic & entertainment

A Very Taieri Christmas Evening

A Very Taieri Christmas Evening4 Dec 2026
4 Dec, 16:00–20:00; Santa photos 16:45–19:15
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedMosgiel↗
Geraldine Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Geraldine Christmas Parade

Geraldine Christmas Parade4 Dec 2026
4 Dec: parade 18:30; Domain family activities from 19:15; parade finish unconfirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedGeraldine↗
Howick Village Christmas FairChristmas market

Howick Village Christmas Fair

A festive evening in Howick Village4 Dec 2026
17:30–21:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Leeston Santa Parade & Movie in the ParkSanta parade

Leeston Santa Parade & Movie in the Park

Leeston Santa Parade & Movie in the Park4 Dec 2026
4 Dec: celebration 17:00–21:30; Santa Run 17:30; parade 18:30; movie 20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLeeston↗
Browns Bay Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Browns Bay Christmas Parade

A seaside North Shore parade5 Dec 2026
Festivities from 15:00; parade 17:00–about 18:00; market until 19:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Carols on the AvonMusic & entertainment

Carols on the Avon

Carols on the Avon5 Dec 2026 — 12 Dec 2026
5 and 12 Dec; departures 12:00, 12:40, 13:20; each ride 30 minutes
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Christmas Market on Esk StreetChristmas market

Christmas Market on Esk Street

Christmas Market on Esk Street5 Dec 2026 · date to verify
5 Dec, 10:30–14:30; provisional pending original organizer notice
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
Christmas on the FieldMusic & entertainment

Christmas on the Field

Christmas on a school field5 Dec 2026
15:00–19:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedPorirua↗
Christmas Show ParadeSanta parade

Christmas Show Parade

A weekend of Christmas fun5 Dec 2026 — 6 Dec 2026
Daily 11:00–16:30; Sunday parade at 14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Devonport Jingle in the ParkMusic & entertainment

Devonport Jingle in the Park

A summer evening of live music5 Dec 2026
Listed venue hours 16:30–21:30; music from 17:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Karanga Plaza Christmas MarketsChristmas market

Karanga Plaza Christmas Markets

Christmas markets on the city waterfront5 Dec 2026 — 6 Dec 2026
Saturday 10:00–18:00; Sunday 10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Kiwiana Christmas MarketChristmas market

Kiwiana Christmas Market

A Christmas gift market in Porirua5 Dec 2026 · date to verify
10:00–15:00
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedPorirua↗
Mrs Brownz Boys — Christmas Tribute ShowMusic & entertainment

Mrs Brownz Boys — Christmas Tribute Show

Mrs Brownz Boys — Christmas Tribute Show5 Dec 2026
19:30 start; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Pōhutukawa Coast Santa ParadeSanta parade

Pōhutukawa Coast Santa Parade

Christmas on the Pōhutukawa Coast5 Dec 2026
Date confirmed; start time not announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Ponsonby Christmas Market DayChristmas market

Ponsonby Christmas Market Day

A Christmas market day on Ponsonby Road5 Dec 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Queenstown Christmas Show — Quest for the Christmas StarMusic & entertainment

Queenstown Christmas Show — Quest for the Christmas Star

Queenstown Christmas Show — Quest for the Christmas Star5 Dec 2026 — 6 Dec 2026
5 Dec at 15:00; 6 Dec at 13:00 and 17:00; finishing times not announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedQueenstown↗
Rotorua A&P ShowMajor show

Rotorua A&P Show

Rotorua’s agricultural show5 Dec 2026
Date published; public opening hours to verify
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedRotorua↗
Shine: A Forest of Shining Christmas LightsMusic & entertainment

Shine: A Forest of Shining Christmas Lights

An indoor Christmas-tree forest5 Dec 2026 — 6 Dec 2026
5 and 6 Dec, 16:00–20:00 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedUpper Hutt↗
St Nicholas Church Christmas Night MarketChristmas market

St Nicholas Church Christmas Night Market

St Nicholas Church Christmas Night Market5 Dec 2026
16:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Stokes Valley Christmas Parade and MarketSanta parade

Stokes Valley Christmas Parade and Market

A parade and park market5 Dec 2026
Market 10:00–14:00; parade from 12:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLower Hutt↗
Te Atatū Peninsula Christmas Parade & Fun DaySanta parade

Te Atatū Peninsula Christmas Parade & Fun Day

A peninsula community Christmas5 Dec 2026
Event day 09:00–14:00; parade start to verify
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Waiuku Christmas Festival & ParadeSanta parade

Waiuku Christmas Festival & Parade

Christmas in Waiuku town centre5 Dec 2026
Festival 16:00–20:00; parade starts 17:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Whangārei A&P ShowMajor show

Whangārei A&P Show

Bringing the country to town5 Dec 2026
Opening hours: check the organizer
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWhangārei↗
A Very Palmy Christmas ParadeSanta parade

A Very Palmy Christmas Parade

A very Palmy community Christmas6 Dec 2026
Starts 14:00; finish not confirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedPalmerston North↗
Devonport Santa Parade & Christmas MarketsSanta parade

Devonport Santa Parade & Christmas Markets

Devonport’s festive Sunday6 Dec 2026
Parade starts 11:00; Sunday festival 11:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Dunedin Santa ParadeSanta parade

Dunedin Santa Parade

Christmas on George Street6 Dec 2026
Starts 15:00; finish not confirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Hamilton Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Hamilton Christmas Parade

Festive floats on Anglesea Street6 Dec 2026
Parade starts 14:00; pre-parade 13:15
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedHamilton↗
Napier Port Christmas Whānau DayMusic & entertainment

Napier Port Christmas Whānau Day

A family Christmas day at the port6 Dec 2026
10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedNapier↗
Positive Waimate Christmas Parade and Family Fun FairSanta parade

Positive Waimate Christmas Parade and Family Fun Fair

Positive Waimate Christmas Parade and Family Fun Fair6 Dec 2026
6 Dec, celebration 13:00–16:00; separate parade running times unverified
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWaimate↗
Santa Comes to TawaMusic & entertainment

Santa Comes to Tawa

Santa in the Tawa community6 Dec 2026
Time to be announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Thorndon FairChristmas market

Thorndon Fair

Christmas gifts in historic streets6 Dec 2026
10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Timaru Santa ParadeSanta parade

Timaru Santa Parade

Timaru Santa Parade6 Dec 2026
6 Dec, parade starts 14:00; finish not published
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedTimaru↗
Upper Hutt Santa ParadeSanta parade

Upper Hutt Santa Parade

A Fairytale Christmas on Main Street6 Dec 2026
15:00–16:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedUpper Hutt↗
A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’Music & entertainment

A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’

A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’7 Dec 2026
7 Dec, 13:10–13:50
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Royal Dunedin Male Choir Christmas ConcertMusic & entertainment

Royal Dunedin Male Choir Christmas Concert

Royal Dunedin Male Choir Christmas Concert7 Dec 2026
7 Dec, 19:30–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Carols Around the PianoMusic & entertainment

Carols Around the Piano

Carols Around the Piano8 Dec 2026 — 15 Dec 2026
8 and 15 Dec, 12:30–13:15 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
All I Want For Christmas — Charlotte GrafMusic & entertainment

All I Want For Christmas — Charlotte Graf

All I Want For Christmas — Charlotte Graf10 Dec 2026 — 17 Dec 2026
10, 16 and 17 Dec: 18:30–19:30 and 20:30–21:30 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedArrowtown↗
Oxford Christmas Shopping Night & Christmas MarketChristmas market

Oxford Christmas Shopping Night & Christmas Market

Oxford Christmas Shopping Night & Christmas Market10 Dec 2026
10 Dec, 17:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedOxford↗
West Auckland Christmas Drive ThroughMusic & entertainment

West Auckland Christmas Drive Through

A live Christmas story in West Auckland10 Dec 2026 — 12 Dec 2026
10, 11 and 12 December, 19:30–21:30 each evening
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Hanmer Springs Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Hanmer Springs Christmas Parade

Hanmer Springs Christmas Parade11 Dec 2026
11 Dec, celebration from 17:00; parade finish not announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedHanmer Springs↗
Love Actually in ConcertMusic & entertainment

Love Actually in Concert

Film with a live orchestral score11 Dec 2026
Check the ticket page for start time
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Mairangi Bay Christmas CarolsMusic & entertainment

Mairangi Bay Christmas Carols

Community carols by the playground11 Dec 2026
Listed 18:00–19:00; programme details pending
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
A Christmas CrackerMusic & entertainment

A Christmas Cracker

A central-city Christmas carnival12 Dec 2026
11:00–17:00 (hours awaiting primary-source verification)
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
Blenheim Christmas ParadeSanta parade

Blenheim Christmas Parade

Christmas floats in Marlborough12 Dec 2026
Listed 15:00–17:00; parade departure listed as 15:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedBlenheim↗
Book (Fight) Club — Holiday EditionMusic & entertainment

Book (Fight) Club — Holiday Edition

Book (Fight) Club — Holiday Edition12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 19:00–20:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Catalina Bay Christmas Market WeekendChristmas market

Catalina Bay Christmas Market Weekend

Christmas by the waterfront12 Dec 2026 — 13 Dec 2026
08:30–14:00 each day
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Christmas in the ParkMusic & entertainment

Christmas in the Park

A Christmas concert under the summer sky12 Dec 2026
Starts 19:30; finish not confirmed
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Christmas on the Coast Parade and FestivalSanta parade

Christmas on the Coast Parade and Festival

Kāpiti parade and family festival12 Dec 2026
Parade 11:00; festival 12:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedParaparaumu↗
CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO ChristmasMusic & entertainment

CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO Christmas

CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO Christmas12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 18:30–20:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Greytown Rotary Santa ParadeSanta parade

Greytown Rotary Santa Parade

A provisional Greytown parade listing12 Dec 2026 · date to verify
From 14:00; finish to be announced
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedGreytown↗
Kaiapoi Community Christmas MarketChristmas market

Kaiapoi Community Christmas Market

Kaiapoi Community Christmas Market12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedKaiapoi↗
Kids Night Out! Christmas SpecialMusic & entertainment

Kids Night Out! Christmas Special

Kids Night Out! Christmas Special12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, drop-off from 16:00; pick-up at 20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
The Great Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Great Christmas Market

A two-day hall Christmas market12 Dec 2026 — 13 Dec 2026 · date to verify
12 Dec 11:00–18:00; 13 Dec 10:00–16:00
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedWellington↗
The Palms Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Palms Christmas Market

The Palms Christmas Market12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 09:00–18:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
A Woolston Brass ChristmasMusic & entertainment

A Woolston Brass Christmas

A Woolston Brass Christmas13 Dec 2026
13 Dec, 15:00–16:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Birkenhead Village Santa ParadeSanta parade

Birkenhead Village Santa Parade

Birkenhead’s community Santa parade13 Dec 2026 · date to verify
Secondary listing: 11:00–12:00; organizer confirmation pending
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗
Carols in the Great HallMusic & entertainment

Carols in the Great Hall

Carols in the Great Hall13 Dec 2026
13 Dec, 19:30–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Christmas Market at Wingatui RacecourseChristmas market

Christmas Market at Wingatui Racecourse

Christmas Market at Wingatui Racecourse13 Dec 2026 · date to verify
13 Dec, 10:00–15:00; provisional pending organizer notice
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedMosgiel↗
Howick Santa ParadeSanta parade

Howick Santa Parade

A Christmas tradition in Howick13 Dec 2026
Parade from 13:30, about 1 hour; entertainment from 11:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Hurunui Community Christmas Dinner 2026Music & entertainment

Hurunui Community Christmas Dinner 2026

Hurunui Community Christmas Dinner 202613 Dec 2026
13 Dec, 11:30–14:30; RSVP by 25 Nov
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAmberley↗
Ōtautahi Made Christmas MarketChristmas market

Ōtautahi Made Christmas Market

Ōtautahi Made Christmas Market13 Dec 2026
13 Dec: free general admission 10:00–16:00; VIP 09:00–10:00; sensory hour 15:00–16:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Rolleston Square Christmas Family Fun DayMusic & entertainment

Rolleston Square Christmas Family Fun Day

Rolleston Square Christmas Family Fun Day13 Dec 2026 · date to verify
13 Dec, 11:00–14:00
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedRolleston↗
Christmas Candy Cane HuntMusic & entertainment

Christmas Candy Cane Hunt

Christmas Candy Cane Hunt14 Dec 2026 — 24 Dec 2026
14–24 Dec, daily 09:00–18:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
ILT Christmas Variety Show 2026Music & entertainment

ILT Christmas Variety Show 2026

ILT Christmas Variety Show 202616 Dec 2026 — 17 Dec 2026
16 and 17 Dec; start times not verified
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
Operatunity — Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasMusic & entertainment

Operatunity — Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Operatunity — Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas18 Dec 2026
18 Dec, starts 11:00; finishing time not published
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
Candlelight: Christmas ClassicsMusic & entertainment

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight: Christmas Classics19 Dec 2026
19 Dec, starts 18:30 and 20:30; about 60 minutes of music each
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Christmas at TūhuraMusic & entertainment

Christmas at Tūhura

Christmas at Tūhura19 Dec 2026
19 Dec, 18:00–21:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Christmas on the LawnMusic & entertainment

Christmas on the Lawn

Lawn performances and an artisan market19 Dec 2026
15:00–19:00; Artisan Craft Market 16:00–19:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLower Hutt↗
Darfield Santa Parade and Christmas ExtravaganzaSanta parade

Darfield Santa Parade and Christmas Extravaganza

Darfield Santa Parade and Christmas Extravaganza19 Dec 2026 · date to verify
Regional listing: 19 Dec, starts 10:45; component finish times require host verification
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedDarfield↗
Southern Consort of Voices Christmas ConcertMusic & entertainment

Southern Consort of Voices Christmas Concert

Southern Consort of Voices Christmas Concert19 Dec 2026
19 Dec, 19:00–20:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Christmas at the BowlMusic & entertainment

Christmas at the Bowl

Candlelight, carols and fireworks20 Dec 2026
Gates 17:00; main show 20:00; finish 21:40
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedNew Plymouth↗
Greytown Country Market — DecemberMarket

Greytown Country Market — December

The regular December country market20 Dec 2026
10:00–14:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedGreytown↗
The Mega Goode Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Mega Goode Christmas Market

The Mega Goode Christmas Market20 Dec 2026
10:00–15:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedRangiora↗
Christmas Carols @ Otago MuseumMusic & entertainment

Christmas Carols @ Otago Museum

Christmas Carols @ Otago Museum22 Dec 2026
22 Dec, starts 15:00; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Christmas Night Market — The Arts CentreChristmas market

Christmas Night Market — The Arts Centre

Christmas Night Market — The Arts Centre23 Dec 2026
23 Dec, 17:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Remarkables Twilight MarketChristmas market

Remarkables Twilight Market

Christmas twilight beneath the mountains23 Dec 2026
16:00–20:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedQueenstown↗
Carols by CandlelightMusic & entertainment

Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight24 Dec 2026
24 Dec, 21:00–22:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗
Duvauchelle A&P ShowMajor show

Duvauchelle A&P Show

Duvauchelle A&P Show9 Jan 2027
9 Jan: events from 08:30; gate-opening and finish times unverified
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDuvauchelle↗
Lake Hayes A&P ShowMajor show

Lake Hayes A&P Show

Lake Hayes A&P Show9 Jan 2027
Opening times to be announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLake Hayes↗
Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod FestivalMajor show

Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival

Classic cars in the summer sunshine15 Jan 2027 — 17 Jan 2027
Fri 13:00–19:00; Sat 07:00–18:00; Sun 08:00–13:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Banks Peninsula / Little River A&P ShowMajor show

Banks Peninsula / Little River A&P Show

Banks Peninsula / Little River A&P Show23 Jan 2027
23 Jan, gates open 08:00; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLittle River↗
Horowhenua AP&I ShowMajor show

Horowhenua AP&I Show

A summer agricultural show in Levin23 Jan 2027 — 24 Jan 2027
Public weekend 23–24 January; daily opening hours pending
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedLevin↗
Franklin A&P ShowMajor show

Franklin A&P Show

Franklin’s agricultural show20 Feb 2027 — 21 Feb 2027 · date to verify
RAS lists 20–21 February; public opening hours to verify
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
South Canterbury Home & Garden ShowMajor show

South Canterbury Home & Garden Show

A home and garden show in Timaru26 Feb 2027 — 28 Feb 2027
26–27 Feb, 10:00–17:00; 28 Feb, 10:00–16:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedTimaru↗
Helensville A&P ShowMajor show

Helensville A&P Show

A traditional country day out27 Feb 2027
09:00–16:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Otago Home and Garden ShowMajor show

Otago Home and Garden Show

Otago Home and Garden Show5 Mar 2027 — 7 Mar 2027
5–6 Mar, 10:00–17:00; 7 Mar, 10:00–16:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedDunedin↗
Southland A&P Show & Friday Night MarketMajor show

Southland A&P Show & Friday Night Market

Rural traditions in Southland5 Mar 2027 — 6 Mar 2027
Friday Night Market on 5 March; Show Day on 6 March; public opening hours to be announced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedInvercargill↗
Wānaka A&P ShowMajor show

Wānaka A&P Show

Country traditions by the lake12 Mar 2027 — 13 Mar 2027
Daily 08:30–17:00
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedWānaka↗
Franklin Home & Lifestyle ShowMajor show

Franklin Home & Lifestyle Show

Home and lifestyle ideas in Franklin13 Mar 2027 — 14 Mar 2027
Dates published; daily opening hours to verify
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Kumeu ShowMajor show

Kumeu Show

Amusement rides and rural traditions13 Mar 2027 — 15 Mar 2027 · date to verify
2027 public opening dates and hours to verify
Event date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗
Hawarden A&P ShowMajor show

Hawarden A&P Show

Hawarden A&P Show20 Mar 2027
20 Mar, 07:00–19:30
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedHawarden↗
Methven A&P ShowMajor show

Methven A&P Show

Methven A&P Show20 Mar 2027
20 Mar; public opening hours unverified
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedMethven↗
Mackenzie A&P ShowMajor show

Mackenzie A&P Show

Mackenzie A&P Show29 Mar 2027
29 Mar, gates open 08:00; finish unannounced
Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedFairlie↗

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