Join The Arts Village, Music at the Rotunda, and the Rotorua Christmas Parade for a festive celebration at The Government Gardens, Rotorua on Saturday, 28 November 2026.

Stroll through vibrant Christmas markets stretching from The Arts Village to Queens Drive (9am–2pm), enjoy live entertainment at both The Arts Village and the Rotunda, let the tamariki loose in the Kids' Zone beside Te Pā Tū, then grab your spot for the spectacular Rotorua Christmas Parade from 11am.

Shop for a special gift, enjoy great food, watch our creative community groups pass by, soak up the festive atmosphere, and celebrate the season with whānau.

It's Christmas - Rotorua style!