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Wellington 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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From city floats to rural showsNEW ZEALAND

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10 events · coverage in progress

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10 events

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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗
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↗

Popularity is not yet rated. See details for event date status and image provenance.