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The Great Christmas Market

🎄✨ The Great Christmas Market 2026 ✨🎄

The Great Christmas Market
Where
Wellington · Wellington
Starts
12 December 2026 · 11:00 am
Ends
13 December 2026 · 4:00 pm

🎄✨ The Great Christmas Market 2026 ✨🎄

Christmas magic is returning to Wellington! ✨

Join us for two festive filled days at the Old Dominion Building in Mt Cook, Wellington, as we transform the Great Hall into a Christmas wonderland filled with twinkling lights, joyful music, local makers, festive treats, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Here’s what’s in store:

✨ 100+ stalls featuring handcrafted gifts, local makers & festive treats
🎶 Live music & Christmas carols
🍪 Seasonal food & delicious drinks
🎅 A special visit from Santa Claus
🎨 Face painting, kids’ activities & creative workshops

❤️ Giving Back to the Wellington City Mission

Once again, we’re proud to support the Wellington City Mission. Bring along a non-perishable food item and place it under the Christmas tree to help spread a little extra joy to families in need this Christmas.

🎁 Entry / Give Back
❤️ Gold Coin Koha — Kids under 12 FREE
OR
🥫 Donate a non-perishable food item for the Wellington City Mission

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gift, enjoying festive treats, spending time with family, or giving back to the community, The Great Christmas Market 2026 is one magical event you won’t want to miss! ✨

📅 Dates & Times
Saturday, 12 December | 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, 13 December | 10:00am – 4:00pm

📍 Location
The Great Hall, Old Dominion Building
Mt Cook, Wellington (above Pukeahu War Memorial Park, Old National Museum Building)

💫 Entry
Gold coin donation — Kids under 12 FREE
OR donate a non-perishable food item

Let’s bring the Christmas magic back to Wellington! 🎄✨

Shop local, celebrate the season, support local makers, and help make a difference in our community. ❤️

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