Christmas in the Park Christchurch 2026: Times & Parking

Christmas in the Park 2026

These details are from the Christmas in the Park website when we checked in November 2026.

Date: Saturday 28 November 2026.
Time: the show starts at 7.30pm and ends with fireworks.
Rehearsal night: Friday 27 November 2026 in Hagley Park, from 7.30pm to about 10pm.
Performers: Lavina Williams, Ella Monnery, Dillon Rhodes, Nate Peseta, Nyree Huyser, Verity, Elijah Taula, Cleo Fitzgerald and the Coca-Cola All Star Vocals.
Where: North Hagley Park, across the Avon River from Park Terrace. The stage is opposite the end of Kilmore Street.
Cost: free, and you do not need a ticket.
Food: bring a picnic, or buy from the food trucks at the Coca-Cola Food Fest.
If the weather is bad: the show is cancelled and there is no other date. Listen to 92.1 More FM for news on the day.
Accessible area: at the front left of the stage, for people with a disability or limited mobility and their companions.
TV: the show is not on TV.

See the Christmas in the Park website for the line-up and a map of the site.

What to bring

A rug, or low chairs. Low camping or beach chairs are fine, so the people behind you can see.
A picnic, if you like. You can bring alcohol to the Christchurch show.
Leave marquees and trestle tables at home, as they are not allowed in the park.
Leave your dog at home. The crowds, loud music and fireworks are a lot for a dog. Certified assistance dogs are welcome.

Walking there from the motel

There is no public parking in Hagley Park, so walking is the easy way. Leave your car in our free car park, one space per room, and walk about 15 minutes: west along Salisbury Street to Park Terrace, then over the John Burn Bridge into the park.

Map of the walk from ASURE Centrepoint Motel along Salisbury Street and over the John Burn Bridge to the Christmas in the Park stage in North Hagley Park, about 15 minutes — The walk from our motel to the stage. Tap the map to see it bigger. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get walking directions in Google Maps

Driving and drop-off

No public parking in Hagley Park. The Botanic Gardens car park closes to incoming cars from 3pm, except for mobility card holders.
Mobility parking: for mobility card holders on Chester Street West and in the Botanic Gardens car park (drive in over the Armagh Street bridge).
Drop-off zones open from 4pm on Kilmore Street, Armagh Street, Park Terrace, Rolleston Avenue and Harper Avenue.
Road closures: Park Terrace between Bealey Avenue and Dorset Street from 5pm, and more roads around the park from 9pm, until 11.30pm.

Book your night

Robbie Williams plays One NZ Stadium on the same night, so central Christchurch will be busy. Coming from out of town? Pick the event and book early. These are the big events coming up in Hagley Park.

Sat28Nov 2026

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
Christchurch's big free Christmas concert.
Same night as Robbie Williams at the stadium
Free concert
Book this night
Thu31Dec 2026

NYE26: New Year's Eve in Hagley Park
The council's free New Year's Eve party, headlined by Come Together, with a kids' countdown and fireworks at midnight.
Alcohol-free
Free concert and fireworks · 4pm
Book this night
Fri–Sat26–27Feb 2027

Electric Avenue
Christchurch's two-day music festival, headlined by Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon.
18+
Music festival
Book these nights
Sun18Apr 2027

Christchurch Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, 10 km and kids' races.
Running
Book the night before

Checked on 5 November 2026: Stadium, Town Hall, Wolfbrook Arena and Hagley Oval events from venuesotautahi.co.nz and onenewzealandstadium.co.nz; theatre shows from isaactheatreroyal.co.nz; festivals and races from each event's own site. Check times and tickets with each event before you book.

For the Santa Parade, Christmas lights and New Year's Eve, see Christmas and New Year in Christchurch. For more concerts, games and festivals, see all Christchurch events.

Questions

When is Christmas in the Park in Christchurch?

Saturday 28 November 2026. The show starts at 7.30pm in North Hagley Park.

Is Christmas in the Park free?

Yes. It is free, and you do not need a ticket.

Is there a rehearsal night?

Yes. The rehearsal is on Friday 27 November 2026 in Hagley Park, from 7.30pm to about 10pm.

Who is performing at Christmas in the Park 2026?

Lavina Williams, Ella Monnery, Dillon Rhodes, Nate Peseta, Nyree Huyser, Verity, Elijah Taula, Cleo Fitzgerald and the Coca-Cola All Star Vocals.

Can I bring alcohol to Christmas in the Park?

Yes, in Christchurch you can. The Auckland show is alcohol-free.

Where do I park for Christmas in the Park?

There is no public parking in Hagley Park, and the Botanic Gardens car park closes to incoming cars from 3pm. Our guests park free at the motel and walk about 15 minutes.

What happens if it rains?

If the weather stops the show, it is cancelled and there is no other date. Listen to 92.1 More FM on the day.

How far is Christmas in the Park from ASURE Centrepoint Motel?

About 1.1 km, roughly a 15-minute walk.