Celebrate Summer at Auckland Live's Christmas in Aotea Square
Published: Monday 18 November 2024
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square is back and so is summer. While Santa is getting Christmas ready, we are transforming Aotea Square into the ultimate pre-Christmas summer hangout, from Friday 29 November to Sunday 22 December. The Square will be dressed up for Christmas with The Christmas Pavilion and The Illuminating Light Forest by Angus Muir. Experience an array of free entertainment and performances – from live music to circus, visual arts to karaoke, and even an outdoor cinema.
And don’t forget you can grab some tasty kai at The Terrace or The Container in the Square to keep you and your loved ones fuelled all day long. Mark your calendars for this FREE all ages event and get ready to celebrate Christmas all month long.
HERE'S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
An Evening With The Modern Māori Quartet | Friday, 29 November, 6–7pm
Kick off the holiday season with the return of The Modern Māori Quartet. Expect festive classics, singalongs and plenty of charm, humour and dad jokes.
More info HERE
Yuletide Ukulele With The Nukes | Saturday, 30 November, 12–2pm
Join The Nukes for a holiday ukulele workshop. Bring your ukulele or borrow one and learn to strum and sing along to festive tunes.
More info HERE
Jingle In The Square! | Saturday, 30 November, 6–7pm
Black Creatives Aotearoa brings us six of New Zealand’s finest Afro-heritage performers to serenade you with a special collection of beloved Christmas songs, arranged and performed with a distinctive African flair.
More info HERE
V7 Unplugged: A Christmas Special | Friday, 6 December, 6–7pm
Celebrate with Māori and Pasifika orchestra V7, with soulful sounds featuring Christmas classics and original tunes.
More info HERE
The Elves Are AWOL With The Dust Palace | Sunday, 7 December, 11am – 5pm
Help Santa find his missing elves. Enjoy circus performances, aerial stunts, and “come and try” workshops throughout the day.
More info HERE
Live Art In The Square | Sunday, 8 December, 10am – 5pm
Get ready for a live painting experience like no other! Join Meet the Artists Collective in Aotea Square for an action-packed day of live painting, music and games. Compete in a limited one-of-a-kind speed-painting challenge for a chance to win prizes.
More info HERE
National Youth Theatre: A Broadway Musical Christmas | Friday, 13 December, 6–7pm
Get ready to sing, dance and perform alongside National Youth Theatre with Broadway favourites and Christmas Classics such as O Holy Night, Santa Clause is Coming to Town and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
More info HERE
The Maamaloa Brass Band & Chamber Choir | Saturday, 14 December, 12–1pm
Get into the holiday spirit with Tongan community band Maamaloa’s vibrant brass performance and chamber choir.
More Info HERE
Fuse Bucket Drumming Workshop | Saturday, 14 December, 3–4pm
A family-friendly bucket drumming workshop for all ages. Fuse Drumming will have a limited number of buckets available, please bring two buckets per person to join the fun!
More info HERE
Movie Screening: How The Grinch Stole Christmas | Saturday, 14 December, 6–9pm
Enjoy a FREE screening of the classic 2000 holiday movie, starring Jim Carrey. Arrive early for free face painting, games and popcorn.
More info HERE
GALS Choir Performance | Sunday, 15 December, 12–1pm
Auckland’s rainbow choir shares festive cheer and Christmas carols. GALS was established as the first LGBTQ+ choir in New Zealand over 30 years ago and has been going strong ever since.
More info HERE
Tuakoi and Brady | Sunday, 15 December, 3–4pm
Two of the stars of Kōpū are spreading the Christmas joy this festive season, performing nostalgic and modern tunes with wit and charm. Get ready to be serenaded with their harmonious tones and vicious vibrato in full legato.
More info HERE
Tom Knowles | Friday, 20 December, 6–7pm
Tom Knowles brings a mix of reggae, soul, and rock for a high-energy holiday set.
More info HERE
Christmas Karaoke In The Square | Saturday, 21 December, 3–7pm
Sing your favourite holiday hits in this festive karaoke session hosted by the dynamic duo of Hugo Grrrl, and pianist Robin Kelly.
More info HERE
The Christmas Pavilion | Friday, 29 November – Sunday, 22 December
Explore the colourful Christmas Pavilion, co-created by award-winning designers Angus Muir, Matt Liggins and Auckland Council city centre place activation principal Barbara Holloway.
More info HERE
The Illuminating Light Forest | Friday, 29 November – Sunday, 22 December
Discover the awesome Illuminating Light Forest, created by Angus Muir. Nestled in front of The Christmas Pavilion in Aotea Square, be sure to snap a pic of this festive installation.
More info HERE
For more information, visit www.aucklandlive.co.nz or follow Auckland Live on social media.
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square is created by Auckland Live, supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
