Discover the best of the holidays in Mangere East! Our guide has all the must-see festive events and activities. Whether you've called Mangere East home for years or just for the holidays, this guide ensures a joyful experience.
One of the highlights of the season is the Christmas in the City Centre, where the streets come alive with vibrant lights, festive decorations, and local markets offering unique gifts. Another exciting event is the Browns Bay Christmas Parade & Market, showcasing a lively parade and a market filled with seasonal treats and handmade crafts. And the Christmas with Cantorum is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting choral performances that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mangere East
- Christmas in the City Centre (Auckland)
- Christmas with Cantorum (Auckland)
- Festive Events in the City Centre (Auckland)
- Bach Musica NZ presents Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6) (Auckland)
- Safe Drive Vehicle Testing Browns Bay Christmas Parade & Market (Browns Bay)
- Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2024 (Auckland)
- A Very Tasty Christmas 2024 (Auckland)
- Britomart Saturday Market (Auckland)
- Auckland Brick Show 2024 (Auckland)
- The Christmas Walkthrough Returns (Eastgate)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mangere East Holiday Markets and Shopping
Safe Drive Vehicle Testing Browns Bay Christmas Parade & Market
What to Expect:
Expanded parade route with community participation.
Description:
Join us in Browns Bay for a vibrant Christmas parade and market. The event features an arts and crafts market in Phoenix Plaza from 3pm, live bands playing Christmas carols, and a colorful parade route that includes floats, entertainers, and bands. The parade starts beside the Marine Centre and proceeds through Beach Front Lane, Anzac Road, Glen Road, and Bute Road before finishing at Manly Esplanade.
Where: Browns Bay | More Info: Safe Drive Vehicle Testing Browns Bay Christmas Parade & Market
A Very Tasty Christmas 2024
What to Expect:
Gourmet food and artisan gift market with live music.
Description:
A Very Tasty Christmas in Auckland offers a comprehensive festive foodie experience with gourmet food, artisan gifts, and live music. Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering treats and unique gift finds in the heart of the city.
Where: Auckland | More Info: A Very Tasty Christmas 2024
Britomart Saturday Market
What to Expect:
Diverse range of local artisanal foods and crafts.
Description:
The Britomart Saturday Market in Auckland's central business district offers a vibrant array of fresh produce, flowers, coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices, food trucks, and savoury snacks. With old favourites and new stallholders, this inner-city fresh market is a must-visit every Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Britomart Saturday Market
Mangere East Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas with Cantorum
What to Expect:
Immersive concert experience with sacred music.
Description:
Christmas with Cantorum is a celebration of the holiday season featuring a repertoire of sacred music, including Vivaldi's Gloria, in an immersive concert experience by NZ's premier chamber choir.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Christmas with Cantorum
Bach Musica NZ presents Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)
What to Expect:
World-class choral and orchestral performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
Description:
Celebrate the festive season with Bach Musica NZ's performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio (parts 4 - 6). This event features New Zealand's leading combined choral and orchestral ensemble, conducted by Music Director Rita Paczian, and joined by vocal soloists Joanna Foote (soprano), Stephen Diaz (counter-tenor), Andrew Grenon (tenor), and Jonathan Eyers (bass). The performance is a continuation of the timeless masterpiece, which has been performed all over the world for centuries.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Bach Musica NZ presents Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)
Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2024
What to Expect:
Santa's Toy Cave with high-quality toys for each child.
Description:
The Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2024 is a spectacular event for special children, featuring celebrity stage shows, fun rides, interactive games, yummy food, face painting, and more. Santa makes an appearance, and each child receives 2-3 high-quality toys.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Auckland Christmas Extravaganza 2024
The Christmas Walkthrough Returns
What to Expect:
Live performances with four surprising scenes.
Description:
Join Eastgate Christian Centre for The Christmas Walkthrough, a 30-minute performance filled with live actors, unexpected twists, and a fresh take on the Christmas story. Explore four enchanting scenes that will captivate visitors of all ages. Enjoy free refreshments, a photo booth, and fun activities for kids after your journey.
Where: Eastgate | More Info: The Christmas Walkthrough Returns
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Auckland: Fun for All Ages
What to Expect:
Interactive hypnosis show with audience participation.
Description:
Join Haiming Jiang, the renowned Chinese hypnotist, for a hilarious comedy hypnosis show in Auckland. This event combines hypnosis with comedy, making it an entertaining and educational experience for all ages. Haiming's unique cultural background and understanding of New Zealand ensure a must-see event that will leave you laughing hysterically and inspired.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Auckland: Fun for All Ages
Xclusive The Show
What to Expect:
Immersive cabaret experience with neo-burlesque elements.
Description:
Xclusive The Show is a captivating fusion of Circus, Dance, and Burlesque, offering a thrilling global cabaret journey with high-energy performances that entertain and exhilarate. This bold, inclusive evening combines glamour and class, featuring the finest elements of neo-burlesque.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Xclusive The Show
Mangere East Other Holiday Activities
Auckland Brick Show 2024
What to Expect:
Interactive LEGO displays and activities for all ages.
Description:
The Auckland Brick Show 2024 is an annual LEGO exhibition featuring a theme of EXPLORERS. The event includes brand new activities, treasure hunts, and an all-new school competition, along with amazing displays of various LEGO creations.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Auckland Brick Show 2024
Santa Photos
What to Expect:
Meet Santa in a cozy, festive setting.
Description:
Capture a special moment with Santa at our festive photo session, perfect for holiday memories.
Where: Green Bay | More Info: Santa Photos
Christmas in the City Centre
What to Expect:
Vibrant street performances and lively markets.
Description:
Christmas in the City Centre offers a variety of festive events, including live performances, markets, and holiday activities throughout Auckland's city centre.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Christmas in the City Centre
Festive Events in the City Centre
What to Expect:
Spectacular fireworks display and diverse cultural performances.
Description:
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, featuring traditional and contemporary music, dance, and stalls offering Indian delicacies and crafts. The event includes three stages, food stalls, arts and craft retail stalls, free yoga workshops, and a grand fireworks display on Sunday night.
Where: Auckland | More Info: Festive Events in the City Centre
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Papatoetoe (1 miles)
- Mangere (1 miles)
- Otara (3 miles)
- Manukau City (4 miles)
- Manurewa (5 miles)
- Remuera (6 miles)
- Takanini (7 miles)
- New Lynn (9 miles)
- Auckland (9 miles)
- Avondale (9 miles)
- Papakura (10 miles)
- North Shore (12 miles)
- Massey East (15 miles)
- Massey (15 miles)
- Pukekohe East (18 miles)