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New Zealand Festival of Christmas

The happiest festival in New Zealand is back this winter! 27 June – 25 July 2026

Get your Christmas jumpers (and gumboots) ready!
The New Zealand Festival of Christmas returns this winter with a brand-new theme for 2026:

A Very Country Christmas

This July, Greytown transforms into Aotearoa's cosiest destination, celebrating classic kiwi Christmas with a proudly rural, mid-winter twist.

Crackling braziers, glowing lights, festive food and drinks, mulled wine and gin, all wrapped in small-town hospitality. Rug up and wander Main Street with friends and whānau.

Much-loved favourites return bigger and brighter: the iconic Light Up Truck & Tractor Parade, Cocktails and Comedy, and the magical Illumination Night Walk.

New for 2026: a Winter Town & Country A&P-style Show, spectacular Festive Balloon Glow and Bonfire, and the Ride-On Lawnmower Grand Prix - adding unmistakable rural flair.

It's a full month of festive fun, country-style. It may not be the biggest festival in the world, but it is the happiest. Block out your calendar for Greytown this winter, we have some amazing, memorable events, workshops and winter fun for the whole whanau"

Events

Oyster Saloon with Martin Bosley

Oyster Saloon with Martin Bosley

Aperitif Wine Bar, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 27 Jun 3:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Greytown Lands Trust Big Switch Opening Night

Greytown Lands Trust Big Switch Opening Night

Greytown Town Hall, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 27 Jun 3:00pm
Family Entertainment

Christmas High Tea at Aperitif

Christmas High Tea at Aperitif

Aperitif Wine Bar, Greytown, Wairarapa

Wed 1 Jul 11:30am
Food, Gourmet, Wine

ILLUMINATION Night Walk at Cobblestones
Alexia Urban Winery Presents: Pies & Pinot

Alexia Urban Winery Presents: Pies & Pinot

Alexia Urban Winery, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 4 Jul 12:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Rediscover the Joy of Writing by Hand:Introduction to ​I​talic Writing
Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight

St Luke's Church , Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 4 Jul 7:00pm
Choir, Vocal Music

The Snow Supper at The White Swan

The Snow Supper at The White Swan

The White Swan, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sun 5 Jul 6:00pm – more dates
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Reindeer Magic: A Recycled Craft Workshop for Kids

Reindeer Magic: A Recycled Craft Workshop for Kids

Greytown Gallery, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 11 Jul 2:00pm
Children, Kids, Holidays

Champagne Country: An Insider’s Méthode Traditionnelle Experience

Champagne Country: An Insider’s Méthode Traditionnelle Experience

Alexia Urban Winery, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 11 Jul 2:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Between the Wines & the Lines: Where Great Books Meet Beautiful Wines

Between the Wines & the Lines: Where Great Books Meet Beautiful Wines

Alexia Urban Winery, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sun 12 Jul 2:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Roast, Toast & Be Merry

Roast, Toast & Be Merry

Aperitif Wine Bar, Greytown, Wairarapa

Thu 16 Jul 5:30pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Festive Night Glow

Festive Night Glow

Molewood Orchard, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 18 Jul 5:00pm
Festivals

Alexia Urban Winery Presents: Hot Cheese Shack–Melted Cheese Delights

Alexia Urban Winery Presents: Hot Cheese Shack–Melted Cheese Delights

Alexia Urban Winery, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 18 Jul 12:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Learn to Add Art to Your Travel Journal with Elena Brambilla
Oyster Saloon with Martin Bosley

Oyster Saloon with Martin Bosley

Aperitif Wine Bar, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 25 Jul 3:00pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Grand Finale Spectacular - Country-style!

Grand Finale Spectacular - Country-style!

Greytown Town Hall, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 25 Jul 3:00pm
Family Entertainment

Candle Making Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

Cobblestones Museum & Early Settlers Village, Greytown, Wairarapa

Sat 25 Jul 12:30pm
Food, Gourmet, Wine

Travel Writing Workshop: How to Write a Journey

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