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Magic of Christmas Night Market 2026

Christmas shopping with more than 150 stallholders, live music, carols and food trucks. Open 3pm–10pm on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December 2026; closed overnight. Online ticket sales are due to reopen in November. Free parking, accessible…

Where
Awapuni Racecourse, Racecourse Road (off Maxwells Line) · Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui
Starts
1 December 2026 · 3:00 pm
Ends
2 December 2026 · 10:00 pm
Cost
$10 door entry; online presales advertised at $8 plus booking fee, opening in November

Christmas shopping with more than 150 stallholders, live music, carols and food trucks. Open 3pm–10pm on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December 2026; closed overnight. Online ticket sales are due to reopen in November. Free parking, accessible toilets, and wheelchair/pram access with ramps and lifts are available. Check the official website for tickets.

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Dates, times and availability come from the current listing. Check the organiser’s website before travelling or booking. Times are shown in New Zealand time.

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