The holiday season is almost here — so it's time to eat, drink and be merry. We've got a fun-filled lineup coming your way, with Christmas and vintage markets, live music and dance performances, free coffee and non-alcoholic cocktail giveaways plus a whole lot more. Read on for our full festive programme.
Christmas Night Markets
Food, craft and Christmas good times.
Three consecutive Thursdays: November 21 & 28, December 5, 4.30-8pm
With carols by the Moana Pasifika Brass Ensemble and tunes by DJ Fraze.
Central Flea does Britomart
The ultimate vintage clothing market pops up in Britomart
Sunday 24 November, 9am-2pm
Food Truck Wednesdays
11.30am-2pm
November 13 with DJ Mala
November 20 with DJ Rose Alice
November 27 with DJ Poppa Jax
December 4 with DJ Fraze
December 11 with DJ Fraze
December 18 with DJ Poppa Jax
Britomart Saturday Markets
Christmas treats galore at the central city’s favourite market
8am-2pm
Saturday 16 November
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 7 December
Saturday 14 December
Saturday 21 December
(The Britomart Saturday Markets return on Saturday 11 January)
Takutai Live Thursdays
Free live music performances by up-and-coming local musicians
Thursday 21 November 12-1pm - Spdrtwnbby supported by Rain
Thursday 21 November 1-2pm - Church & AP supported by Lutherlancealot
Thursday 28 November 12-2pm – The Western Guide supported by FOBs
Thursday 5 December 12-2pm – HALES supported by DJ Fallback
Thursday 12 December 12-2pm – Jarna supported by Rain
Thursday 19 December 12-2pm – Leao supported by Fraze
Britomart Backyard Dance Battles
The best street dance performers face off for some Friday fun.
Friday 06 December, 6-7.45pm
K-Pop Sundays
The Korean Dance Association brings a special showcase to Takutai Square. Spectators welcome!
Sunday 08 December, 1-4pm
Britomart Cocktail Hour
Free, alcohol-free drinks from the city’s best cocktail cart.
Friday 13 December 12-2pm
Free Coffee Friday
Free coffee from the expert team at Espresso Workshop, served in Takutai Square.
Friday 13 December, 8.30-11am
Shop, Do Good and Win
Visit a Britomart store, scan the QR code for a chance to win a $5,000 prize pack, including two nights at The Hotel Britomart and $3500 to spend on shopping and eating in Britomart. Britomart will donate $2 to the City Mission for every entry we receive.
And a note on our decorations
Our summer flags and panels have been designed by Aitken Hawkins. The woven emblem acts as a motif for gift-giving during the holidays, but more importantly, it’s about the connections with friends, family, and nature that the Christmas season is about.
