Ōtautahi Christchurch! NYE25 – powered with Hydrate by IHF, is your biggest free NYE party, and it’s back with Kora – one of New Zealand’s most electrifying live acts.
New Year’s Eve will be headlined by Kora, one of New Zealand’s most electrifying live acts, with an enduring career and legacy that resonates across the generations. Joining the lineup are top Kiwi talents Dillastrate, Brad Staley and DJ Sambora, setting the stage for an unforgettable night.
To top things off, we’ll wrap up the night and welcome in 2026 with an epic fireworks display.
The best part… entry is free. Entry into the event will close at 11.45pm.
This is a smoke-free, vape-free and alcohol-free event (24-hour liquor ban). For quick entry, don’t bring a bag as these may be searched upon entry. No glass allowed.
Got little ones? Come down early for the NYE Kids Countdown(external link) from 4pm. There’ll be a special mock countdown at 7pm complete with confetti cannons and family-friendly fun!