# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Auckland - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Auckland with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in [CITY] with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in [CITY]. ## Christmas Events in Auckland - **Event Name**: Howick Santa Parade 2026 - Fun Family Day Out - **Description**: Join us for The Howick Santa Parade - the largest East Auckland event - will be celebrating it’s 73rd year on 13th December 2026! There's so much to love at the Howick Santa Parade, bring the family for some festive fun! 🎠 Family Zone with bouncy castle - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 165 - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/howick-santa-parade-2026-fun-family-day-out/200030460263739 - **Venue**: Picton St, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wOWMyM2Q2ODI3YWU0MjhhZmY4MGQ0M2NhZDFjOTQzOWRkMTg1NGRiZDcyODZhN2JiYWFhNDhlMjBjMjhiMDk5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ4Ny1kY2M4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM0MDY4Mg.avif - **Categories**: parades, car-shows, performances, art, fine-arts, entertainment, christmas - **Event Name**: Auckland Choral presents Handel's Messiah - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/auckland-choral-presents-handels-messiah/210001132237387 - **Venue**: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81NTM5ZDljODRkOTFjYjFjYTBlODkxZDY5MTMyM2JlZWUyZWVmNDY5NTg2ZjU3MWUyMDQxN2E0ZWEwYzBmNDdkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njc5NjE5NTY.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Auckland Philharmonia: Christmas Cheer - **Description**: InformationChild Policy: This performance is not suitable for children under 10 years old. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child. December in Auckland is a wonderful time of y - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 – Sat Dec 19 2026 (13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/auckland-philharmonia-christmas-cheer/210002016058582 - **Venue**: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTkwOTZiNWU1ZDQxMTYxNTgxMGRjYzRjMjlkMTFjNzk0YTNkNWRmYjViZjllYjc3ZjA4NTgzZTRkZWIzZTMzYy1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGMwNjA0MDctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY5ODUxOTE0.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Saviour of the World - December 2026 - **Description**: The first New Zealand production of SAVIOR OF THE WORLD to be staged in Auckland, December 2026. Produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the direction of the Pacific Area Presidency. The perfect Christmas experience in 2026! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 86 - **Date**: Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/saviour-of-the-world-december-2026/200030250374524 - **Venue**: Due Drop Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85Y2EyNmI2YjZiYjZhOGU1OWY1ODFmYzUwY2RmYjU1Yzk5NGY4NGEwYjkxMDUzZTIxZTNiYjU4YjM1YmQyMWYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kYzM4NDg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjE3ODAyNQ.avif - **Categories**: christmas - **Event Name**: Grey Lynn Car Boot Market -December 20th 2026 - **Description**: #Buy Nothing New this Xmas at the Grey Lynn Car Boot Market. We run our Xmas market the weekend before Xmac Whether you're hunting for hidden treasures or clearing out the clutter, we’ve got your Sunday morning sorted. Grab a hot coffee from one of our - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/grey-lynn-car-boot-market-december-20th-2026/200030502342435 - **Venue**: 1 Francis St, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand 1021 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hYzljYjhhMGFlNDlhYWYxMGZjN2ZmMTAwYzViYWYyZDcwNDk5YjZkN2Q3ZmM2YzU1MzhjYWVkNTYxOTkzYjdjLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZThlOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NDQyNTU4.avif - **Event Name**: Make Your Own Christmas Ham w/ A Lady Butcher - **Description**: Can't find the perfect Christmas Ham? Why not make your own? Join Hannah for a morning of all things HAM in preparation for the holidays. We’ll begin this hands-on class by demonstrating how to break down a free range pork leg into primal cuts that are j - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/make-your-own-christmas-ham-w-a-lady-butcher/200030511534127 - **Venue**: 1a Charles Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1024 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOTUxMDA0MzRlYmRjNDE3YzdlMjA3YTRjMWUzNzkzNjY2NmFkZjI2ZmFjMDMwM2Y0MTMxYWM0YzY0MmM3OGRiNi1yaW1nLXcxMTc5LWg4ODQtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU5NDQxMjc.avif - **Categories**: workshops, holiday - **Event Name**: Te Atatu Peninsula Christmas Parade And Fun Day 2026 - **Description**: A fun, family day out to celebrate a kiwi Christmas in Te Atatu Peninsula! Market stalls, food trucks, FREE rides and face painting, and more - fun day starts at 9am, with the parade beginning at 11am. See you there! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 82 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/te-atatu-peninsula-christmas-parade-and-fun-day-2026/200029461085220 - **Venue**: Te Atatu Peninsula - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yYjJmOGEwNzU2YTA1ZjhkYjNjMWViOWJiNDNjYjdhMmU5NTIzNTkwNjY0N2ExZGVmMGViY2E1ODhjMDllYTRiLXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzEyLWRjZTgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NDg3Njky.avif - **Categories**: christmas, parades, food-drinks, art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Julgudstjänst 2026 - **Description**: Advents- och julgudstjänst med fika efter!About this EventKyrkoherde Katja Lin från Svenska Kyrkan i Melbourne kommer för att hålla Advents- och julgudstjänst tillsammans med Håvard Osland, Diakon i norska Sjömanskyrkan. - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/julgudstjänst-2026/100001992903313458 - **Venue**: Mountainside Lutheran Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iZDI5ZGJmOGNkNmQ3OTM2YzY1OTExYzU5MDNlN2E2NTIxMTI0MjZlNTMwMjFjMjhlY2QyODI2MzJjZGQ3YzhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2VmZGFiZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzNjI2NTQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Club Christmas Party & Swim - **Description**: Come along prepared for a swim (well at least a paddle 😂) and what is always a fabulous shared lunch! Remember to bring: a plate to share; something to drink; something to sit on; and most important, a Secret Santa for every doggo that comes along! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/club-christmas-party-and-swim/200030472283102 - **Venue**: Little Shoal Bay Reserve - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kZGY0YThmNmNmOGE4MTAxMDY0NzBkZjlkZDQ5YjJkNDg0NzI5OGIyZmYzYjE2NjAwYjliYzU1YjliODdjY2UyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU4OTM0NjI.avif - **Categories**: christmas, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Advents- och Luciafika 2026 - **Description**: Välkommen till vårt traditionsenliga Luciafika! Ta med ett bakverk till det gemensamma kaffebordet så fikar vi tillsammans.About this EventVälkommen till vårt traditionsenliga Luciafika som i år infaller 3e Advent! - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/advents-och-luciafika-2026/100001992903776844 - **Venue**: Kommer snart! - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNzIyMzdhYTAwMWQyNDIyYTEwZmI5MTMzZTQ0ZWFlNmY0YmVhYmIxYTYwMzJhMzg1ZDY1ZjYwNGI4ZGVjNjBiLXJpbWctdzUyNS1oMjc0LWRjNzU0ODJiLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MzM2MjYzMw.avif - **Price**: NZD 0 to 10 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: String and nail art (Christmas-themed), Pt Chev Community Centre, Wednesday 9 Dec 6:30-8:30 pm - **Description**: Brought to you by Creative Communities! Get into the festive spirit and create your own Christmas string art! Design a festive shape like a Christmas tree, star, reindeer, snowflake or candy cane by carefully hammering in tiny nails and weaving colourful - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:30 am – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/string-and-nail-art-christmas-themed-pt-chev-community-centre-wednesday-9-dec-6-30-8-30-pm/200030452650107 - **Venue**: 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81MjE3YjMxOWExNmIyMGQ0MzE5ZGM5NWNlMzc0OTY2ODNmY2JlMjQ4ZjliM2RhYWE4NzE2ZTdlMDgyYmNmN2YzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ2OTU1Ng.avif - **Categories**: Art ## Trending Events in Auckland - **Event Name**: Late Night Thursdays - **Description**: THURSDAYS JUST GOT LOUDER 🪩⚡️Late Night Thursdays at Club Z3N — you already know the vibes.🎧 DJs🔊 TECH/HOUSE MUSIC💃 Dance floor energy🍸 Drink Deals from $10🕙 From 10PM ‘til late📅 THURS 13 AUG📍 Clu - **Venue**: 268 Karangahape Road - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7997679be69.jpg - **Event Name**: Guns n' Roses | World Tour | Auckland - **Description**: 🥀 Powerhouse rock icons Guns N' Roses announce World Tour 2026 - coming to Eden Park on 17 December! Presented by The Rock.⁠ ⁠ Westpac Mastercard Presale: Mon 9 Mar, 12pm⁠ Artist Presale: Wed 11 Mar, 12pm⁠ Live Nation Presale: Thu 12 Mar, 12pm⁠ Westfield - **Venue**: Eden Park Stadium, Auckland - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/14adb1b5038dcd1d86e25bb79d14a101d72adb9e70b6d6465a01d4bb36a19e7b-rimg-w600-h300-dc020205-gmir?v=1773067797 - **Event Name**: J. Cole | THE FALL-OFF TOUR | Auckland #2 - **Description**: 🔥 Due to extraordinary demand, we’ve added a second show for Auckland on J.Cole's THE FALL-OFF WORLD TOUR. General On Sale: Fri 20 Feb, 11am Presented by Mai FM - **Venue**: Spark Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2d9c00ee010594dd6e30f92f291634d0c3377fb14f4f5632f344999dfed7c626-rimg-w1200-h630-dc080808-gmir?v=1785519783 - **Event Name**: Foo Fighters in Auckland - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Foo Fighters Live at TBA on Friday, January 22, 2027! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Foo Fighters is set to light up TBA with their unforgettable sound on Fri - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cd1eaa70-0d80-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030303-gmir.webp?v=1771498227 - **Event Name**: Iron Maiden, Megadeth in Waitematā - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Iron Maiden Experience LIVE at Spark Arena—This Saturday, November 7, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Iron Maiden is hitting Spark Aren - **Venue**: Spark Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cc7f2060-1526-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc050507-gmir.webp?v=1772339181 - **Event Name**: AFROSOUL 2026 | AUCKLAND - **Description**: AFROSOUL returns to LilyWorld on October 10th The only festival that will feed all your senses in a day with food, dance, music, fashion and culture is officially on sale. Get your tickets to experience round the clock entertainment on two stages, dance b - **Venue**: Lilyworld - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b07597dc4b279721c98e89656b2e5e9d4ddf72330e134983ae98a359c668bbdb-rimg-w1200-h628-dc481848-gmir?v=1786199211 - **Event Name**: SYNTHONY Festival 2027 🏟️🪄 - **Description**: 🍯 Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2027 🪄 NZ’s biggest one-day music festival returns on Saturday 20 March 2027! An unparalleled festival experience across two stages showcasing local and international artists, headlined by SYNTHONY reimagining the bigges - **Venue**: Auckland Domain - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c205df660672489d5734df9f47e5fb4d84e1f756cc14c5869b2c5e6dffc2a82b-rimg-w1200-h480-dc080808-gmir?v=1786137922 - **Event Name**: 5 Seconds Of Summer | Everyone's A Star World Tour | Auckland - **Description**: Your favourite boyband 5 Seconds of Summer are coming back to Aotearoa on their EVERYONE'S A STAR! WORLD TOUR ⭐️ Playing at Auckland's Spark Arena on Saturday 24 October, 2026. Sign up now for early access → https://lvntn.com/5SOSNZ26 ⁠⁠ Westpac Mastercar - **Venue**: Spark Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7a1dcd9a4c00ebbe86885846881cee8e27f71d7c9a3c39ecfc5b46d95842ca8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785864151 - **Event Name**: J. Cole - **Venue**: Spark Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e4c4b010-8e96-11f1-af5a-17ce4ea54341-rimg-w1197-h784-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1785691449 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Auckland](https://allevents.in/auckland/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Auckland](https://allevents.in/auckland/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in August in Auckland](https://allevents.in/auckland/christmas--august) - [Christmas Events in September in Auckland](https://allevents.in/auckland/christmas--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Howick Santa Parade 2026 - Fun Family Day Out (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 am at Picton St, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand), Auckland Choral presents Handel's Messiah (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall), Auckland Philharmonia: Christmas Cheer (Fri Dec 18 2026 at Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall), Saviour of the World - December 2026 (Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Due Drop Events Centre), Grey Lynn Car Boot Market -December 20th 2026 (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:00 am at 1 Francis St, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand 1021). - **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Julgudstjänst 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Mountainside Lutheran Church). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Auckland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Auckland include Picton St, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand, Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, Due Drop Events Centre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Auckland range from up to NZD 10. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Auckland include Howick Santa Parade, AUCKLAND LIVE, Grey Lynn 2030 Car Boot Market. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Auckland? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Auckland. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Takapuna](https://allevents.in/takapuna/christmas) - [Christmas events in Papatoetoe](https://allevents.in/papatoetoe/christmas) - [Christmas events in Waitakere](https://allevents.in/waitakere/christmas) - [Christmas events in Huntly](https://allevents.in/huntly-wk/christmas)