The New Zealand Festival of Christmas returns to Greytown for a month long celebration with a fresh new theme, A Very Country Christmas. 

Expect five winter weekends of festive fun, including light-up vintage tractors, night markets, rural games, snow, and the popular Illumination Night Walk. 

Much-loved favourites are returning bigger and brighter, alongside a lineup of brand-new country Christmas experiences for 2026, including a Winter Town & Country A&P-style Show, a spectacular Festive Balloon Glow and Bonfire, and the Ride-On Lawnmower Grand Prix, adding unmistakable rural flair to the festival.

Many events are free, with ticketed experiences also available, along with kids and adults packages to provide the ultimate experience. 

Keep an eye out for the full programme coming in April.