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TSB Festival of Lights

Name: TSB Festival of Lights
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2027-01-24
Location: New Plymouth

The TSB Festival of Lights is an award-winning seasonal event that transforms Pukekura Park in New Plymouth into a luminous landscape. Running for 37 nights from late December to late January, the festival features a diverse array of lighting installations, live musical performances, and various entertainment activities for all ages.

Date: Dec 19, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027
Location: New Plymouth
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

37 nights of world-class lighting installations
Live music and entertainment program
Powered by 100% renewable solar energy
Awarded New Zealand's best local government event

The TSB Festival of Lights is a premier holiday tradition in New Plymouth, Taranaki, celebrated for its immersive atmosphere and scenic location within Pukekura Park. Organized by the New Plymouth District Council, the event has gained national recognition, recently being named the country's best local government event at the New Zealand Event Association Awards. It serves as a major regional draw, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and generating significant economic impact for the Taranaki area.

Throughout the five-week season, the park is illuminated with high-quality lighting installations that create a unique night-time environment. In addition to the visual displays, the festival provides a curated program of live music and public entertainment. A notable feature of the event is its commitment to sustainability, as the entire festival is powered by 100% renewable electricity sourced from the New Plymouth Airport solar farm.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Pukekura Park; www.scoop.co.nz
Area for browsing nearby events: New Plymouth

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.