Shop local, eat well, and celebrate the season – Downtown Tauranga style
This Christmas, skip the mall and head Downtown! Join us for Christmas Shop the City – a one-night-only late-night shopping celebration that brings festive cheer, great deals, and the best of Tauranga’s local shopping and dining together in one fun evening out for the whole family.
Discover thoughtful gifts from our favourite Downtown stores – from luxe and local to cheap and cheerful, treats for teens and goodies for grandma. Stroll through twinkling streets, enjoy live entertainment, and refuel with delicious food and drinks from our amazing city centre eateries. Rediscover the joy of shopping local and celebrate the people, places, and flavours that make Tauranga unique.
What to expect:
- Extended shopping hours and festive fun from 4–8pm
- Local gift ideas and exclusive Christmas deals
- Music, performances, and plenty of festive spirit
- Kiwi Christmas window displays (vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice award)
Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday shopping list — and we’ll light up Downtown Tauranga with the magic of a local Christmas!