Light up the Night 2025

About the event

Welcome in the festive season with our free Christmas celebration!

Bring your friends, bring your family and join MC Luke Howden in Baring Square East for an evening of live entertainment, music and a special guest appearance from Santa himself.

Food court opens from 5pm, entertainment from 6pm.

At 9.15pm, one lucky person will get to push the button and light up Ashburton's giant Christmas tree!

Kindly supported by Hokonui and The Ashburton Courier

🎤 Live music and performances
🎅 Santa and his elves
🍔 Food trucks
🎨 Free face painting
📸 Free iHeart Radio / Hokonui photo booth
🎄 Lighting of the town Christmas tree

Learn more at lightupthenight.co.nz