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Get ready to rock this New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 10, 2025   Posted in: Signatory Notice Board By: Administrator With tags: community event, safety, families, children, summer

Christchurch City Council Newsline: 10th December 2025

Whether you’re ringing in the New Year with little ones or want to party like it’s 1999, come join in the fun with free, live music at North Hagley Park.

Festivities begin with the NYE Kids’ Countdown from 4 to 7pm led by Christchurch children’s entertainer Trubie-Dylan Smith. There will be games, live music, dance battles and a massive countdown at 7pm with streamers.

Then step things up a notch at NYE25 with three fantastic live acts taking the stage from 8pm to midnight, DJSambora keeping the beats flowing in between, and an epic fireworks show at midnight to welcome in 2026.

Timaru-based rock country artist Brad Staley is the night’s opening act, followed by neosoul pop duo Dillastrate, and Wellington-based headliners Kora on stage from around 10.30pm. Dillastrate’s Henare Kaa will be MCing the evening.

The all-ages New Years Eve events on 31st December 2025 are part of the Christchurch City Council’s summer events programme.

Check out the performance schedule for:

Everything you need to know for a great night out

  • For comfort, bring a picnic blanket or chair to sit on.
  • The NYE Kids’ Countdown is most suitable for kids aged 4-12 years old.
  • NYE25 is most suitable for those aged 15 and over.
  • Keep an eye on the CCC Facebook page for updates, as the call to cancel may not be made until the day of the event.

Food, drink and restrictions

  • These are smoke-free, vape-free and alcohol-free events. A temporary liquor ban will be in place at Hagley Park.
  • Bags will be searched upon entry.
  • No glass is permitted onsite.
  • No drinks or liquids are permitted into the NYE25 events.
  • Empty water bottles can be filled at free water stations on site.
  • Picnics are welcome. There will also be a range of food trucks and non-alcoholic beverage vendors on site from 4pm.

The restrictions are in place to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere that’s enjoyable for everyone.

Getting to and from New Year's Eve events

  • Metro buses will run to the Saturday timetable.
  • An interactive map will help you find central city parking. Car-pooling is encouraged!
  • A drop off point will be located on Rolleston Avenue, near Cathedral Grammar.
  • Mobility parking will be on Chester Street West from 3pm for those displaying a mobility pass.
  • Bike stands will be located inside the Armagh Street entrance to Hagley Park.
  • Scooter parking will be available on Park Terrace.
  • There are no road closures for the event. However the Botanic Gardens Armagh Street bridge will be closed to incoming traffic from 3.30pm, due to high pedestrian volumes.