European Mid-Winter Christmas

Join us for the European Mid-Winter Christmas Festival at Riverside Market! ✨

📅 Date: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 2026
🌍 Location: 78 Cashel St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
🎟️ Entry: Free Event

Get ready for a magical celebration filled with festive cheer, live entertainment, delightful food, and family fun! For two unforgettable days, the Riverside Market will transform into a charming European winter wonderland, complete with:

❄️ Live Entertainment:
Enjoy performances from:

• The Muse of Christmas
• Children's Violin Group
• Brass Band
• Sideling Swing
• Irish School of Dance
• Meet St. Nicholas!
  Catch St. Nicholas and his elves roaming through the market, spreading joy and festive magic!

🎨 Family Activities:
Bring the little ones for exciting activities like:

• Christmas card making
• Face painting
• And a lot more festive fun!

🛍️ Craft & Farmers Market Stalls:
Browse an array of local vendors at:

• Saturday: Craft Market
• Sunday: Food Market

☃️ Real Snow Returns!
Thanks to our friends at Mt. Hutt, enjoy a real snow play area where kids can frolic in genuine snow while soaking up the European-style Christmas atmosphere!

🍽️ Christmas Food & Drinks:
Warm up with seasonal delights from our vendors, including:

• Hot chocolate
• Winter soups
• French pastries
• Mulled wine
• And other festive treats

🌟 Festival Highlights:

• Real snow play area
• Giant Christmas sleigh
• Snowfall on the laneway
• Live music and dance performances
• Roaming St. Nicholas and elves
• Mullet Man's incredible performances
• Photogenic festive locations throughout the market

Whether you’re making memories with family, enjoying performances, capturing winter photos, or just soaking in the festive vibe, the European Mid-Winter Christmas Festival is an unmissable winter tradition! Join us to experience the Christmas magic in the middle of winter at Riverside Market! 🎉

💻 More Details Here