# 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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: 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 - **Event Name**: Matata Residents Association Debate - **Description**: #BREAKING For all the Eastern Bay whānau saying you missed the event last night - SAVE THE DATE 11 October - we'll all be at the Matata Rugby Club AND we get to hear from some of the coalition parties. Been told this event got a bit heated last time and - **Venue**: Matata Rugby Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bdae8866eb4aaf44a557e2a192188642dc53e0dded16b0bdc5ad354a1bdd7d57-rimg-w452-h640-dc080808-gmir?v=1788648421 - **Event Name**: Mortal Combat Fight Night 2026 - **Description**: MORTAL COMBAT FIGHT NIGHT 2026 SAT 7 NOV: Doors open 3pm. First fight at 4pm sharp. * DO NOT PURCHASE ANY ONLINE TICKETS OR LIVESTREAM LINKS AS THESE ARE ALL SCAMS AND FAKE PAGES. LIMITED RINGSIDE TABLES: * $500 per table of 10 people (no requesting extr - **Venue**: Whakatane War Memorial Sports Stadium, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed2fb0cc61074f84de81bb1cc9a68c81f2dbe081d3bc39b9e6a25f216b169263-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc080808-gmir?v=1788637653 - **Event Name**: Ride The Runway 2026 - **Description**: Ride the runway, enjoy a free BBQ sausage and check out Dusty The Airplane! Based on the success of this event over the past three years, we are again offering the options of ride the full runway OR ride, scoot or walk half the runway for our younger com - **Venue**: Whakatane Airport - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4568f60a35e4c6fd29b34964c31a2ebd057f3699a4d8da2bb53f97d6f745b7bd-rimg-w848-h841-dc080808-gmir?v=1788453195 ## 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 October in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--october) - [Christmas Events in November in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/christmas--november) ## 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)