Christmas Hub with Ken & Crez

Whether you’re trying to keep track of every local Santa parade, hunting down the best Christmas markets for gifts, or looking for family-friendly festive events around the maunga, we’ve put everything in one spot on the More FM Taranaki Christmas Hub!

Christmas Parades

• Stratford Christmas Parade: Friday, 27 November 2026

• New Plymouth Lions Community Christmas Parade: Saturday, 28 November 2026

• Pātea Christmas Parade: Friday, 4 December 2026

• Bell Block Christmas Parade: Saturday, 5 December 2026

• Eltham Christmas Parade: Friday, 11 December 2026

• Hāwera Christmas Parade: Saturday, 12 December 2026

• Inglewood Christmas Parade: Saturday, 12 December 2026

• Manaia Christmas Parade: Saturday, 19 December 2026

• Ōpunakē Christmas Parade: Thursday, 24 December 2026

Christmas Markets, Concerts & Festive Events

• The Ōakura Christmas Market Day: Saturday, 21 November 2026

• Stadium Taranaki Christmas Market: Monday, 23 November 2026

• Taranaki Comedy Club – Xmas Edition: Friday, 27 November & Saturday, 28 November 2026

• Handel's Messiah: Saturday, 28 November 2026

• Buffet & Boogie Christmas Party: Saturday, 5 December 2026

• Christmas High Tea: Sunday, 6 & 13 December 2026

• Toi Foundation Carols by Candlelight: Sunday, 6 December 2026

• Waitara Night Markets: Christmas Market: Saturday, 12 December 2026

• All the Hallmarks of Christmas (Improv Taranaki): Friday, 18 December 2026

• TSB Festival of Lights (Opening Night): Saturday, 19 December 2026

• Christmas at the Bowl: Sunday, 20 December 2026