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.  

Two consecutive Thursdays: November 21 & 28, 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, 6-7.50pm 

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.