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02-28 Dec
Swinging Bells
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. Swinging Bells by Amigo & Amigo transforms Aotea Square with a playful interactive installation of giant illuminated swings.
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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12 Dec
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. Enjoy a FREE screening of the cult Christmas classic The Nightmare Before Christmas on the giant outdoor screen in Aotea Square.
- Film
- Central Auckland
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05 Dec
Everybody Eats at Christmas
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. Everybody Eats at Christmas is bringing people together this Christmas for a free, climate-friendly community meal in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.
- Food & Drink
- Central Auckland
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20 Dec
Christmas Crafts with Lissy & Rudi
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. Join Lissy & Rudi in Aotea Square for a festive crafting session and create your own Christmas crochet pompoms to take home.
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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16 Nov - 27 Dec
Christmas City Lights
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. This Christmas, wander among a series of towering Christmas totems in Aotea Square, where playful encounters, festive surprises and moments of wonder invite visitors of all ages to see the season through a child's eyes.
- Visual Arts
- Central Auckland
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28 Nov - 13 Dec
Tunes 4 Tamariki: Kirihimete
Auckland Philharmonia. Bring the whānau along for a lively hour of festive fun, filled with singing, dancing and holiday cheer and share the joy of music with your littlies.
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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13-14 Dec
Handel's Messiah
Auckland Choral. For more than 170 years, Auckland Choral’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah has been a cornerstone of the city’s festive season.
- Music
- Classical concert
- Central Auckland
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14 Dec
Love Actually in Concert
Funny, irresistible and heart-warming, Love Actually is set in contemporary London in the weeks before Christmas and tells one story which weaves together a spectacular amount of love stories – sometimes romantic, sometimes sad, sometimes stupid – all funny in their own way.
- Film
- Central Auckland
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19 Dec
The Holiday in Concert
This Christmas, experience The Holiday film with live orchestra.
- Film
- Screening
- Central Auckland
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29 Nov
Farmers Santa Parade Auckland
The Farmers Santa Parade marks the start of the festive season in Aotearoa, sprinkling magic, song, and dance down Auckland's Queen Street.
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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01-06 Dec
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Adapted and created by Shake & Stir Theatre Co. The Magic Returns.
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Central Auckland
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16 Nov - 04 Jan
Te Manaaki, Auckland's Giant Christmas Tree
Te Manaaki, Auckland's Giant Christmas Tree returns to light up Te Komititanga this Christmas!
- Special Events
- Central Auckland
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Where to get a photo with Santa Claus this ChristmasThe man in the jolly red suit returns, bringing cheer and joy to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. If you're on the hunt for a festive photo for the family Christmas card this year, then you're in luck - we've tracked down the best spots to grab a photo with Santa Claus.
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Boutique Stores that deserve your attention this ChristmasLooking for the perfect gift this year? From independent book stores and handmade diamonds, to the sprawling boutiques and stores of Commercial Bay, here are some of the city centre stores worth a look in during your Christmas gift hunt.
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02-28 Dec
Swinging Bells
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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04-21 Dec
MOTAT Christmas Lights 2026
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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05-23 Dec
Christmas Lights - Trains at Night 2026
- Family & Kids
- South Auckland
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05 Dec
Twilight Christmas at Howick Historical Village 2026
- Family & Kids
- East Auckland
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01-24 Dec
Franklin Road Christmas lights 2026
- Family & Kids
- Central Auckland
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Check out Auckland's must-visit Christmas MarketsIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and with a little Christmas magic in the air, it's the perfect time to browse a market. Get ready to shop and soak up the summer vibes at one of Auckland's Christmas markets.
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Celebrate Christmas in the City CentreHead into the heart of the action and discover a world of festive activity in the city centre. From incredible events at Aotea Square to shops, boutiques, markets and more, the city centre is the destination for all your Christmas needs!
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12 Dec
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park returns to Auckland Domain on 12 December 2026 for a free night of live music, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale.
- Festival & Lifestyle
- Central Auckland
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05 Dec
Christmas at the Races
Celebrate the festive season with a laid-back day at the races.
- Sports
- Central Auckland
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12-13 Dec
Catalina Bay Christmas Market Weekend
A festive waterfront weekend of Christmas shopping, local makers, delicious food, live music, Santa and family fun at Catalina Bay Market.
- Festival & Lifestyle
- West Auckland
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18-19 Dec
Christmas Cheer
Auckland Philharmonia
- Music
- Classical concert
- Central Auckland
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19 Dec
Coasties Christmas Party
Everyone Welcome and Everyone Free
- Music
- Live concert
- Hibiscus Coast
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28 Nov
Counties Energy Christmas on the Green Laser Show Spectacular
Join us for an evening of magical moments, with FREE rides, activations and Santa’s Grotto where little ones can meet the man himself.
- Family & Kids
- South Auckland
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01-06 Dec
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Adapted and created by Shake & Stir Theatre Co. The Magic Returns.
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Central Auckland
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05-06 Dec
Devonport Christmas Festival
The Devonport Christmas Festival returns for 2026, bigger and better!
- Festival & Lifestyle
- North Shore