# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Whakatane - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Whakatane 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 Whakatane 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 Whakatane. ## Christmas Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Christmas Night Market 2026 | Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe - **Description**: 🎄 EDGECUMBE’S CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET IS COMING! 🎄 Save the date because Riverslea Mall is getting ready for a magical night of Christmas fun for the whole community. 📅 Friday 4 December 2026 ⏰ 5pm to 8pm 📍 Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe FREE EVENT Bring yo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 174 - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas-night-market-2026-riverslea-mall-edgecumbe/200030554821958 - **Venue**: Shop 9B, Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe, Edgecumbe, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NWU0M2ExYWU0YzNmMWIyMDBlMzA1NDY0ZDQ0ZDIwOWQxOTU5NGVkYzI5Y2I1YjE4MGM3ZDJlNjllY2Y3NjNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODY0ODQxNA.avif - **Categories**: night-markets, christmas, shopping, christmas-lights, christmas-markets-and-fairs, boxing-day ## Trending Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: How Will I Ever Get Through This? Community Keynote and Expo with Dr Lucy Hone - **Description**: Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. For many of us, loss, disruption, and uncertainty aren’t occasional experiences—they are a part of everyday life. The Eastern Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), alongside our proud partners Gateway Funeral Serv - **Venue**: Liberty Centre, Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4b275403c8818d62d46d252579a0c7e372d0c0879f47bf969f611046a45d751-rimg-w1200-h675-dc686858-gmir?v=1787267599 - **Event Name**: Women in Business | Beyond the Hustle | Panel Event - **Description**: Join us for an evening of candid conversation with four remarkable women from very different walks of life, each bringing their own experiences, challenges and hard-earned insights to the table. We will discuss overcoming obstacles, life beyond the hustle - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5efc08eea8941122842268d75ddcc94efa68dbf71b45967abe905ca184f05a29-rimg-w1200-h527-dcf8e8e8-gmir?v=1788637678 - **Event Name**: Whakatane Saturday Night Market At The Hub - **Description**: 🌟 Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at Hub is coming this October 24, Labour Weekend 🌟 Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Join us at the Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at The Hub for an evening full of great food, shopping, entertainment - **Venue**: The Hub, Whakatane, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc95b6673ec78bbee8d7178f474f1e75a00fa1fb02b8ccb952753496e5e59e85-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1787335812 - **Event Name**: The Dan Jam - **Description**: 🛼🛹 DAN JAM 🛹🛼 Come along to the Dan Jam and have a go learning to skate! 🛼🛹 In memory of our brother, Daniel Paul Henriksen Daniel passed suddenly last year. In his memory, we wish to continue his legacy of getting more kids off devices and into skating. - **Venue**: 1F McAlister St, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4495d47f003c6ace42210da4249e652a32d9aa63f00f1e5ce0b28da2af5f0c58-rimg-w540-h960-dcc8c8f8-gmir?v=1788660329 - **Event Name**: Muriwai Tournament 2026 - **Description**: Nau mai tauti mai e te whānau, Our annual iwi pā wars event is back for 2026! 🏀🏐🏉 📆FRIDAY 📍Ōpōtiki Memorial Park Muriwai Mokopuna - FREE for all tamariki and rangatahi to participate in a day of Sports, activities and scoring points for their Marae, h - **Venue**: War Memorial Park Opotiki - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/10c9944361ff4cb7d40e87ef8f44303f88cf11aa8f7dacb4e92487fe14b84361-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788506908 - **Event Name**: Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday - **Description**: 🎉 Ōhiwa Flavours Festival 2026 🍴🌊🍻 Join us this Labour Weekend for three unforgettable days of food, flavour, music and waterfront vibes at Wharfside, Ōhope! The Ōhiwa Flavours Festival is a new celebration of the people, produce and hospitality that ma - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/452e2e1c2bad84c65c242ca29f83dc504fce3660a29618f218f9a92e5a815b80-rimg-w1200-h600-dc288878-gmir?v=1788542699 - **Event Name**: Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - **Description**: 🍷 Banquet Sur Le Port | Friday 23 October 2026 🌊✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, music and waterfront hospitality at Banquet Sur Le Port, an exclusive dining experience and the opening event of the Ōhiwa Flavours Festival. Set against - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/040f20aae24112ce7a218702f1c6060ff7fe57ff98ceae8150fe4d3060d0c41d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0878b8-gmir?v=1787514665 - **Event Name**: Whakatane Pipe Bands Festival - **Description**: The Chance to see some Great pipe Bands of all Grades and all inclusive event for pipe bands to play and share their craft also for the public to enjoy both the scottish themed market and listen to bands starting with a Parade March at 10am in the sports - **Venue**: Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/591a709fb6cb17dd0a50ab4301853870c85fd97abd7d2f06cc102f6e8ad47893-rimg-w1054-h1492-dc080808-gmir?v=1788329374 - **Event Name**: You’re Invited: Caci Whakatāne Girls’ Night Out with Brodie Kane ✨ - **Description**: It’s time to get the girls together! 🥂✨ Join Caci Whakatāne for a Girls’ Night Out with the incredible Brodie Kane - an evening all about confidence, connection, skin and feeling your best. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs and a few fun sur - **Venue**: 45 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/46aa6636f722e49246e883a35a8f3362dd25dc3991489666eaaf7d6d6da18f24-rimg-w1200-h628-dc081828-gmir?v=1788453200 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in September in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--september) - [Christmas Events in October in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Whakatane? - **A:** Christmas Night Market 2026 | Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Shop 9B, Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe, Edgecumbe, New Zealand 3120). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Whakatane 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 Whakatane? - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Whakatane include Shop 9B, Riverslea Mall, Edgecumbe, Edgecumbe, New Zealand 3120. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Whakatane? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Whakatane include Chris Ford Events. - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Whakatane. ## 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 Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/christmas) - [Christmas events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/christmas)