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Auckland Christmas & summer events

Explore New Zealand Santa parades, Christmas markets, performances and major shows from November 2026 to March 2027. Browse by city, date and keyword.

NOV 2026 — MAR 2027

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45 events · coverage in progress

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45 events

Light Up The PlazaMusic & entertainment

Light Up The Plaza

A Christmas light-up in Browns Bay13 Nov 2026
16:30–21:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗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 pendingEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 14:00Event 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 14:00Event 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 afterwardsEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗WestCity Santa ParadeSanta parade

WestCity Santa Parade

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

St Heliers Village Twilight Christmas Market

A Christmas twilight by the bay20 Nov 2026
16:00–20:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Botany Town Centre Santa’s Arrival ParadeSanta parade

Botany Town Centre Santa’s Arrival Parade

Santa arrives at Botany Town Centre21 Nov 2026
10:00–10:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Ellerslie Village Christmas MarketChristmas market

Ellerslie Village Christmas Market

Christmas shopping in Ellerslie Village21 Nov 2026
09:30–13:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗I Love Takapuna Christmas FestivalChristmas market

I Love Takapuna Christmas Festival

A festive day in Takapuna21 Nov 2026
10:00–15:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗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 verifyEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Merry Christmas Market, PukekoheChristmas market

Merry Christmas Market, Pukekohe

Festive gift shopping in Pukekohe22 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00Event 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 verifyEvent 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 pendingEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Corban Estate Twilight Xmas MarketChristmas market

Corban Estate Twilight Xmas Market

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

Helensville Christmas Parade

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

Onehunga Christmas in the Park

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

Counties Energy Christmas on the Green

A Christmas celebration on the green28 Nov 2026
17:00–21:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Mairangi Bay Christmas CarnivalChristmas market

Mairangi Bay Christmas Carnival

Christmas on the Mairangi Bay waterfront28 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00Event 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 pendingEvent 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 confirmedEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Farmers Santa ParadeSanta parade

Farmers Santa Parade

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

General Collective Christmas Edition

Design-led Christmas gift shopping29 Nov 2026
09:00–15:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 datesEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 verifyEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Howick Village Christmas FairChristmas market

Howick Village Christmas Fair

A festive evening in Howick Village4 Dec 2026
17:30–21:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 19:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗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 17:00Event 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 10:00–15:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Pōhutukawa Coast Santa ParadeSanta parade

Pōhutukawa Coast Santa Parade

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

Ponsonby Christmas Market Day

A Christmas market day on Ponsonby Road5 Dec 2026
10:00–14:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 verifyEvent 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 17:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Devonport Santa Parade & Christmas MarketsSanta parade

Devonport Santa Parade & Christmas Markets

Devonport’s festive Sunday6 Dec 2026
Parade starts 11:00; Sunday festival 11:00–15:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗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 eveningEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Mairangi Bay Christmas CarolsMusic & entertainment

Mairangi Bay Christmas Carols

Community carols by the playground11 Dec 2026
Listed 18:00–19:00; programme details pendingEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗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 dayEvent 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 confirmedEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 pendingEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland · North Shore↗Howick Santa ParadeSanta parade

Howick Santa Parade

A Christmas tradition in Howick13 Dec 2026
Parade from 13:30, about 1 hour; entertainment from 11:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 08:00–13:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 verifyEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗Helensville A&P ShowMajor show

Helensville A&P Show

A traditional country day out27 Feb 2027
09:00–16:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗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 verifyEvent 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 verifyEvent date: ProvisionalPopularity: Not yet ratedAuckland↗

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