Auckland Federal Street Party
31 December
From 6pm to 3am, Federal Street will be closed to traffic and transformed into an exuberant free festival, with live music, laser shows, and street food. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the breath-taking Sky Tower fireworks at midnight — it’s a traditional New Year’s celebration that’s not to be missed.
New Year’s Eve with Odyssey, Christchurch
31 December
This sure-to-sell-out event at Wunderbar, in Lyttelton, is guaranteed to provide a tremendous celebratory atmosphere, delivered by one of the city’s favourite bands, Odyssey. Lose yourself in the music and dance.
Paihia New Year’s Eve Fireworks
31 December
Take yourself down to the Inner Bay for a spectacular midnight display to welcome in the New Year. Whether you elect to watch from the starlit Paihia beaches or from a cosy bar or restaurant, this is sure to be a wondrous experience and a great way to start 2020.
Queenstown New Year’s Eve 2020
31 December
Held on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this free New Year’s festival is sure to take your breath away. Two stages of live musical acts, street food, and entertainment acts will make sure time flies by until the pyrotechnic extravaganza at midnight. The ultimate Queenstown New Year’s Eve experience.
Christchurch 2020 New Year Concert
4 January
Give your ears a treat with the pure acoustics of classical and Oriental music performed in the Arts Centre of Christchurch. Violin, piano, and a variety of classical instruments will come to life in the hands of some of New Zealand’s finest performers. Make sure to book soon.
Roaring Twenties, Wellington
3 to 5 January
We’re back in the 1920s, and the Fringe Bar in Wellington is putting on a spectacular show to usher in the new decade with all the glitz, glamour, and showmanship of the iconic 20th-century period. This cabaret is not for the faint-hearted, but if you’ve ever wanted to party like Louise Brooks, then it’s for you. Book and arrive early for the best seats.
Auckland Chinese New Year Festival
18 January
If celebrating one new year isn’t enough, or if you simply want to be entranced by the music, dance, crafts, and delicacies of Chinese culture, then this exotic, popular, free festival in the ASB Showgrounds is for you. Welcome in the Year of the Rat at Auckland’s number one Chinese New Year event. It will be opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at 10am.
Auckland Lunar Festival
25 January
The Trusts Arena plays host to another event that will immerse you in a variety of cultures as you celebrate the beginning of the lunar calendar in style. This free afternoon extravaganza includes a fireworks display, a smÖrgåsbord of traditional cuisine, dance, martial arts, and more.
