Wairarapa Festival of Christmas, Greytown

UPDATE: A HUGE thank you to those who donated. We are so incredibly grateful. Come and find an ambassador at the festival to get a sticker showing that you're a proud supporter. We hope to see you there!

We’re thrilled to confirm that the 2025 Wairarapa Festival of Christmas 2025 is confirmed! Wairarapa’s Festival of Christmas has become one of NZ's most cherished winter celebrations. Over an entire month, more than 60,000 visitors experience world-class projection lighting, night markets, live entertainment, fireworks, and delicious food - all while embracing the spirit of a mid-winter Christmas.

What makes this festival truly special is that it’s FREE for everyone to enjoy. Through crowdfunding, plus support and donations from an amazing group of businesses and organisations, we’ve managed to raise enough money for the 2025 Festival to go ahead!

But to bring a bit more magic, we still need your help.

We’re a small town with limited resources, and whilst we have enough money to put the festival on, we’d love to sprinkle some magic. Your donation will help us bring more lights, more snow, and bigger, better experiences, as well as support the essential services that keep our festival running and keep you safe.

If you’ve experienced the Festival before, you know the joy it brings. If you haven’t, we invite you to be part of something truly special. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.