Fire & Ice Grand Finale

Experience the grand finale of New Zealand’s happiest mid-winter festival, thanks to the kind folks at Hillview Property Investments.

Our Fire and Ice Grand Finale kicks off at 3pm with markets galore down McMaster Street and Laneway markets. The evening that follows includes amazing street performance, a rig will be set up for our talented aerial silk performers and acrobats to perform, who will dazzle you as they hang from the sky. As if that wasn't enough Hoot'n'Annies, with their New Orleans-style brass band will provide the soundtrack for our performers, while fire canons light up in the background making hearts race. The music, performers, and fire will all be coordinated perfectly for a 15-minute show at 5:45pm, 6:45pm, and 7:45pm - don't miss out on seeing a Fire & Ice bespoke street performance combining 3 of our favourite acts.

We're closing off Main Street, so you can wander the streets, soak up the last fluttering's of snow, and eat, drink and be merry. There will be Night Markets, music and fabulous entertainment. Plus, we’re bringing back The Big Sing, thanks to Dave and Jennah at Property Brokers. Sing your heart out to Christmas favourite, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer outside the Town Hall. And, don’t miss the final days of festival specials and offers at our boutique stores, who will be staying open late for the occasion.

This is also your last opportunity to decorate a penguin and hang it on the Greytown Lands Trust Community Christmas Tree.

Join us for a spectacular celebration, and raise a glass of mulled wine (or hot chocolate) by the open fire, as we toast the end of the 2024 celebrations. Oh, and did we mention that it’s completely free….!?

Entertainment timings for the evening:
3pm onwards - EAT, DRINK AND SHOP!
There will be arts and craft stalls and of course, food glorious food in various spots around town. See the beautiful window displays, visit the boutiques, and explore the Artisan Night Markets from 3pm on McMaster Street and in the Town Hall. Decorate a penguin and hang it on the Greytown Lands Trust Community Christmas Tree. Don't have one? Decorate one at The Offering or The White Swan and bring it down to the Christmas Tree in Max Edridge Piazza.
4pm – 8pm: LANEWAY NIGHT MARKETS, FOOD TRUCK CENTRAL & TRUCKSTOP WINTER EDITION
The fabulous Laneway Night Markets open for their final evening of exploration. Tucked just off Main Street behind Linarte and Blackwell & Sons, this is the festivals' best-kept-secret. Twinkling with festoon lights and with festive music playing, it's a magical discovery. Truckstop Winter Edition has family-friendly food, braziers and mulled wine. Food Truck Central is also open for delicious food, at the Town Hall. The White Swan Gin Garden Bar will have the fire roaring, with mulled gin and live music to keep you toasty-warm.
5.45pm, 6.45pm, 7.45pm – FIRE AND ICE PERFORMANCE
Head to the north end of Main Street (by The Offering) and see high skilled silk performances, aerial acrobatics and fire! This will be backed up by a New Orleans style music performance by all-female brass street band The Hoot ‘n’ Annies.
6pm - 8pm - LET IT SNOW
The forecast is for snow! Head to the Town Hall courtyard for regular sprinklings every 30 minutes between 6pm - 8pm, set to music, and sprinkled by our resident penguins. It will be one of the most joyful places on earth, and the perfect photo opportunity - be sure to share your photos of happy faces @greytownvillage.
6.25PM - THE BIG SING
Join us at The Town Hall for a Christmas sing-a-long like no other. Get your vocal cords ready for a rendition of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer It's like karaoke for the masses - fun, chaotic and joyful!

PLEASE NOTE: The Festival of Christmas includes flashing lights and light projections that may affect those with light sensitivity. Please listen to the traffic marshals and stay within the safe zones.