Part of Christmas in the City Centre
More detailsThis year Auckland Live brings the much-loved Christmas Pavilion (‘The Pav’) & the Illuminating Light Forest to Aotea Square which will fill the space with an array of free and whānau-friendly activities, artists and performers to enjoy the Christmas spirit in full swing!
The performance schedule can be found below and is subject to change. If the weather is too wet, sessions may be cancelled.
Performance schedule:
Friday, 20 December
6pm: Enjoy a free performance from Tom Knowles! This set is sure to bring summer joy to your weekend, with epic covers and fresh remixes of classic hits from the '70s to now.
Expect a mix of rock, reggae, and throwback anthems that'll have you singing along and dancing all evening. Plus, with new, original tunes across multiple genres, Tom is ready to light up the stage and share those feel-good Kiwi vibes this summer! find more details here.
Saturday, 21 December
3pm: 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 muscian Robin Kelly on keys!
Choose your tune and belt it out like the Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey with 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', slow it down with George Michael's 'Last Christmas' or put yourself in the holiday mood with Bublé's 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas'. Get all the details here.
It's easy to get in, out and around
Getting around the city centre is easier, and cheaper than some may think! Here are some parking and transport hacks to remember when you're coming in.
- Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays.
- $2 per hour on weekends (max of $10) at Victoria Street car park.
- $2 per hour on weekends (max of $15) at the Downtown car park.
$2 per hour to a max of $12 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.