Panmure Christmas Festival & Market Day

Presented by the Panmure Business Association in close conjunction with the Panmure Community Library, the Panmure Christmas Festival & Market Day brings our community together for a vibrant, family-friendly day packed with entertainment, delicious treats, and holiday shopping. The civic precinct—spanning the pedestrian-only flat carpark, the front library forecourt, and indoor spaces inside both the Panmure Community Hall and Panmure Library—will be transformed into a bustling holiday hub for all to enjoy.

Who It’s For
This event is free, fully accessible, and designed for all ages—from tamariki, youth, and whānau through to local seniors. The venue is flat and barrier-free, with sheltered indoor seating, quiet zones, and accessible amenities.

What to See & Do

• Santa’s Grotto & Free Photos (In the Library): Step into the Panmure Community Library to visit Santa Claus for free family photos. The library team is also hosting hands-on holiday craft tables, including DIY Christmas card making and wrapping-paper printing.
• Free Sweet Treats: Pop by Soul Sweet for a delicious free treat—serving up 200 portions of fresh waffles and ice cream (strictly one per person, while portions last)!
• Spectacular Family Fun: Be amazed by ActOne Productions' Giant Bubble Show and towering Stilt Walkers, catch the roving "Christmas Commotion" performers, and enjoy free face painting and balloon twisting by Ana.
• Live Community Music & Dance: A dynamic continuous lineup of cultural showcases and music on our ground-level performance circle:
• Tongan Church Brass Marching Band bringing holiday brass classics along Queens Road
• Bollywood Dancers (Bollywood Party NZ)
• Chinese Traditional Dancers
• Sri Lankan Traditional Cultural Dance
• A live DJ spinning festive beats throughout the day
• Artisan Christmas Market: Browse stalls featuring handmade arts, crafts, jewellery, and holiday gift ideas from local makers and entrepreneurs.
• Local Town Centre Dining: Explore the tastes of Panmure by popping across to our permanent local cafes and eateries right along Queens Road and Clifton Court.

Programme Outline (11:00 am – 3:00 pm)

• 11:00 am: Gates open across the Carpark Market Concourse, Community Hall, and Library Kids' Creative Zone.
• 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Giant Bubble Show, roving stilt walkers, balloon art, face painting, and library craft workshops active throughout the site.
• 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Santa Claus appearances in the Library.
• 11:15 am – 2:45 pm: Live cultural dance performances, DJ sets, and the Tongan Church Brass Marching Band.
• 11:30 am onwards: Soul Sweet waffles & ice cream available (first 200 attendees, one per person).
• 3:00 pm: Festival concludes.