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'Carols in the Gorge'
with Kerepehi Brass Band
The 10th Annual Carols in the Gorge! Follow small brass bands through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge playing carols along the way! The bands will all meet in the rail tunnel at 7:30 for a spectacular sound! Words will be provided. Bring walking shoes, a lamp and your singing voice!
'Can't Wait for Christmas'
St George's
Community Choir
Sunday December 7th
from 5:00pm
Mackay Street Thames
Not long to go until our celebration of Christmas music at St George's, Thames, on Sunday 7th December at 5pm. Come and join in with well-loved favourites, and hear some wonderful new surprises. Something for everyone - we can't wait to see you!
Coromandel Santa Parade
It’s that time of year again - Coromandel Town Annual Santa Parade & Christmas Market! We’re now on the lookout for stall holders to join the festivities! Whether you sell homemade goodies, crafts, delicious food, children’s activities, or even second-hand treasures, we’d love to have you there. Stalls are $15, with all proceeds going directly to Coromandel Playcentre, the proud organisers of this event, to help fund shade sails for their playground. If you’re interested in having a stall, please see the details below — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
New Year's Eve at
Puka Park Pauanui
Event Highlights Big New Year’s Eve celebration for 2026! Live band: Castle Rock Band will be performing. 5-course dinner. Welcome glass of bubbles. Expect a glittering golden atmosphere and decorations. Key Event Details Date: 31 December 2025 Location: Grand Mercure Puka Park, 42 Mount Avenue, Pauanui Time: (check when booking) Cost $135.00 per person. Reservations (Important!) Booking is essential — all seats require reservation! Payment required at the time of booking. Reserve via phone: 07 864 8088 Or email: [email protected]
Coromandel
Christmas Carols
Hauraki House Theatre
(behind the playground)
Sunday December 21st
5:00pm
"Christmas in Thames"
Treasury Talk
Old Carnegie Library
Sat December 6th
at 2:00pm
Ngatea Christmas Market
December 14th
Ngatea Christmas market. Entertainment for the kids , rides , Santa, over 100 market stalls outside plus the hall is full of stalls Face painting , roaming clown , fairies. Stall bookings please email [email protected]
Whangamata Country
and Variety and Music Club
with Guest Artist
Ivan Broughton
December 7th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Taonga ā Pūoro Hei Rongoā
Studio 4
380 Driving Creek Road
Coromandel
December 14th, 9am - 4pm
We are incredibly honoured to host James Webster, a world-renowned taonga pūoro artist, carver, activator, and cultural practitioner, for a very special Taonga Pūoro hei Rongoā – Tāne Wānanga.
Waihi Beach
Christmas Market
December 13th
What you will find at the event: Over 50 stalls from Boho Clothing, Leather Work from Belts, Bags, Wallets and more, Bone and Greenstone, Knitted Products, Arts n Crafts, Garden Deco and Art, Rongoa and Health Products, Handmade Soaps, Sweets and Treats, Dog Treats for your pets and much more.
Christmas Concert
with Kerepehi Brass
Saturday December 6th
St George's Church
602 Mackay Street
Thames
from 7:00pm
Whangamata Market
Hosted by
Wnagamata Patch and Quilt
December 6th
9:00am to 1:00pm
Whangamata Memorial Hall
Port Road
Whangamata
SANTA PARADE
AND WHANAU DAY
Thames South School
Saturday December 6th
12:00pm onwards
