23 NOV 2024 - 5 JAN 2025
Just Announced: A new giant Christmas Tree is coming to Auckland!
There's no better place to take part in a very grown-up Christmas than the Heart of the city! With so many festivities there's something for everyone. From iconic windows, markets, music and performers a plenty. With so many decorations in the city you can give yourself a break and leave yours in the garage. Oh, and you should see the new Christmas tree, Te Manaaki... it's giant, like really really giant.
Festivities you can't miss
28 NOV - 21 DEC 2024 | THU, FRI & SAT | 11AM - 6PM
Queen Street comes alive with a feast of family fun on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week from 28 November to 21...
29 NOV - 22 DEC, 2024
Head down to Aotea Square, for a month of free open air Christmas performances and large, colourful decorations.
14 NOV - 19 DEC 2024
From free mocktails to Christmas markets, food trucks, performances and more, the festive season is kicking off at Britomart...
5 DEC - 27 DEC, 2024
The festive season is shaping up at Commercial Bay with activities, events and pop-ups sure to get you in the silly season...
ON UNTIL 24 DEC, 2024
Join in the Christmas festivities at SkyCity, with live entertainment and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Have a jolly night out
21 DEC, 2024
Don’t miss Beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday, presented live in concert this festive season!
20 DEC 2024 | 6-7PM
Kiwi soul and roots-reggae musician Tom Knowles is bringing the summer vibes, with epic covers and fresh remixes of classic...
6 - 21 DEC 2024
Basement Theatre has announced it's festive lineup of shows for it's new festival - Silly Season!
21 DEC 2024 | 3-4PM
Unleash your fa-la-la's with our charming host Hugo Grrrl and jump on stage to sing a carol or two accompanied by acclaimed...
Magical family experiences
Let us do the planning for you!
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Start planning the ultimate festive family day out with these ideas in the city centre.
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Gather the tamariki and explore the city centre to catch Santa before he heads back to the North Pole.
NOW - DEC 24, 2024
Check out all the Christmas festivities in the city centre with this trail map.
NOW - DEC 24, 2024
Check out a multitude of epic festive lighting displays in the city centre after the sun sets.
FRI, SAT & SUN
Make the most of your weekends with exciting events and experiences happening throughout our city centre galleries, venues...
NOV 29, 30, DEC 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024
Christmas shopping on Queen St will be extra festive this season, with pop-up street performances every Saturday!
A little magic makes for lifetime memories! Click the image below to explore our interactive trail map now!
Make deciding easy & use our helpful tool:
Hint Hint
Make Christmas a joy, not a chore this year with our fun selector tool! It is jam packed with all the best gift ideas for everyone in your life, or for you to drop hints to those who need it too! You’ll also find must-see festive activations and events to help you create memories that can only be found in the city centre and plenty of suggestions for where to head for all those end-of-year catch ups or that much needed post shopping drink. Because Christmas shopping feels different in the city.
Getting in and out with ease
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Children 5-15, inclusive, travelling with a registered AT HOP card can travel free on trains, buses and ferries on weekends...
