11am
Te Marae o Hine - The Square
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent.
Each year on 11 November, Palmerston North commemorates Remembrance Day – marking the anniversary of the armistice signed between the Allied Forces and Germany to end the fighting in World War I
5-9.30pm
City Library & George Street
Get into the Christmas spirit at the Twas The Night Before Christmas Night Market! With more than 50 stalls inside the Central Library and spilling out onto George Street, discover unique gifts, handmade crafts, festive treats and plenty of Christmas goodies.
Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the evening, including the Palmerston North Brass Band, Manawatū Youth Scottish Pipe Band and Dannevirke High School band, Riot. George Street retailers will also be staying open late, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy the festivities, explore local stores and get a head start on your Christmas shopping!
5-10.30pm
Te Marae o Hine - The Square
Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all!
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light – a time to celebrate light over darkness and good over evil. Around the world, families mark this event by lighting lamps, sharing food, and coming together with music and dance.
Bring your friends, whānau and a picnic chair or blanket – and be part of this vibrant celebration of Palmy’s diversity.
7.30pm
Regent on Broadway
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is a celebration of one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime.
This outstanding live production recreates that feeling in the most authentic way possible, with a full live band, powerful backing vocalists and a frontman whose voice and presence capture the unmistakable spirit of Neil Diamond. From iconic stadium anthems to deeply loved classics, every performance is delivered with energy, respect and a deep love for the music.
7pm
Regent on Broadway
AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS
Aussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin's Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh.
Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including Harden the F*** Up, The Weather sketch, Shopping at Bunnings, and all your favourite jokes.
This isn’t just another show – it’s a comedy heist!
There's no room for silver or bronze on this podium. It's all comedy GOLD!
10am-3pm
Te Marae o Hine / The Square
Come and celebrate Filipino Christmas with us!
Enjoy live performances, delicious Filipino food, Filipino product stalls, photos, culture and community spirit — all in the heart of Palmy!
Bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate Paskong Pinoy, bayanihan and community together!
2-7.30pm
Te Marae o Hine - The Square
Get ready to celebrate Christmas, Palmy style. Join us for a free afternoon of festive fun in central Palmy, starting with the Very Palmy Christmas Parade and followed by live entertainment, activities and food at the Very Palmy Christmas Concert in Te Marae o Hine – The Square.
A Very Palmy Christmas Parade | 2 - 3pm
Our friends at Kairanga Lions Club are once again bringing the Christmas Parade to the streets of Palmy.
Expect colourful floats and plenty of Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through the city centre.
A Very Palmy Christmas Concert | 3.30 - 7.30pm
Once the parade wraps up, head to Te Marae o Hine – The Square and keep the celebrations going.
There’ll be plenty for the whole whānau to enjoy, including:
- live entertainment
- activities for kids
- food trucks
6.30pm
Centrepoint Theatre
Step into the whirlwind two years after the beloved China Inn changed hands.
The community is buzzing: tragedy, mystery, and mayhem collide as wedding bells threaten to ring. But who’s the real bride? Where’s the elusive groom? Why is everyone glued to their phones?
Continuing with the lovable characters we met in Last Song, Last Song, Actually is a comedic rollercoaster that is a love letter to the magic of karaoke, the warmth of the Palmy community and the haziness of late-night shenanigans.
NOTE: You do not have to see Last Song to understand Last Song Actually – no one really understood that one anyway, but it was fun though!
7.30pm
Regent on Broadway
In summer, we return to a much-loved Royal NZ Ballet production from 2011: Greg Horsman’s fairytale version of The Sleeping Beauty.
The age-old story of the princess who pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted sleep, only to be wakened by true love, is brought to life in picture-perfect designs by Gary Harris, classical choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music. A touch of wizardry from Wellington’s W?t? Workshop adds to the joy and wonder, making this a pre-Christmas treat for audiences of all ages.
2011 saw the premiere of this production, enjoyed by more than 42,000 people around New Zealand. Choreographer Greg Horsman left the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2012 to take up a new role at Queensland Ballet, and this production has now been staged there several times to great acclaim. 15 years after its creation, we are proud to bring it home to where it all began.
6-8pm
Munch - Broadway Ave
Come join us for the fortnightly ritual on a Thursday night at Munch on Broadway, where you and your crew will negotiate five rounds of amazing trivia with Gee Quiz.
Your team's street cred, life smarts and common sense will go a long way to ensuring success on the night.
Add to the mix delicious food and an incredible vibe, it's the place to be on a Tuesday night with plenty of time for laughter, banter and merrymaking!
The quiz kicks off at 6pm and runs for roughly 2 hours. So, grab your buddies and come on down and join us for one of Palmy's best quiz nights – Munch style!
6.30pm
Creative Stageworks, 394 Church Street
Hudson & Halls Live! | Christmas dinner and show
Gather the team for a festive meal, dessert and a live comedy at Creative Stageworks, 394 Church Street, Palmerston North. Take your seat as the studio audience for an episode of Peter Hudson and David Halls’ 1980s TV cooking show. The bar will be open, with drinks sold separately.
Dinner performances: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19 December. Dinner at 6.30pm, show at 7.30pm.
Christmas lunch: Sunday 20 December. Lunch at 1pm, show at 2pm.
Tickets: $75 per person or $699 for a table of ten, plus booking fees.
7pm
Neighbourhood Palmy
Every Wednesday is quiz night with Quiz Master Brad at one of Palmy's best venues - Neighbourhood Bar & Restaurant!
Make sure to check out their Facebook page, as quiz nights book out EARLY!
Kicking off at 7pm, the quiz offers five rounds of big-screen trivia that's not too hard, not too easy, but includes content that relates to you and your crew! So if you've got some street smarts, a good attitude, and a dash of luck, you'll be a good chance on the night.
Add to the mix some bonus games, great food & drink, a stack of prizes, great banter and laughs aplenty, it's the place to be on a Wednesday for a rollicking good time!
Learn more about Palmy and upcoming events that you won’t want to miss out on.
Te Marae o Hine - The Square
Roosters Bar
Regent on Broadway
Globe Theatre
Regent on Broadway
Te Marae o Hine - The Square, Te Manawa and Palmerston North Central Library
Palmerston North Central Library (George Street) or Te Marae o Hine – The Square
Globe Theatre
