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Get your festive glow on!

Welcome the festive season with Light Up The Night, our free Christmas celebration on Saturday 30 November!

Bring your friends and family, and join us in Baring Square East from 6pm for an evening of live entertainment, music and a special guest appearance from Santa himself.

The evening culminates with the countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree at 9.15pm, make sure you listen to Hokonui for a chance to push the button!

Follow the event page on Facebook for more updates.

Entertainment for the whole family!

MC - Luke Howden from Hokonui

Live music

Dance performances

Santa and his elves

Lighting of the tree

Food trucks

Balloon twisting

Face painting

iHeart Radio photobooth

Let your taste buds join the party!

How to find us..

We'll be hard to miss! Light up the Night will be held in Baring Square East, directly in front of Te Whare Whakatere, the library and civic centre..

Plenty of car parking is available on nearby streets and in the West Street Car park

A small amount of drizzle won't dampen the festivities, however check this website or the event page on Facebook for cancellation notices if the weather is wet.