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Saturday 28 November 7.30pm

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Coca‑Cola Food Fest

From iconic Kiwi favourites to exciting new flavours, Coca‑Cola Food Fest serves up delicious food and festive vibes. Make the most of your Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park experience and discover the food vendors on offer.

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A few things to know about Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park being held on Saturday 28 November at North Hagley Park, Christchurch.

Bus Information

Concert goers should check www.metroinfo.co.nz or phone Metro info on 03 366 8855 to hear comprehensive information around bus timetables. For up-to-date traffic information visit www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch

Drop-off zone

Drop off zones will be installed at the following locations from 4.00 pm on Saturday 28 November.

  • Armagh Street North side from Park Terrace to Cranmer Square West.
  • Harper Avenue South side from Bealey Avenue to 100m West of Bealey Avenue.
  • Both sides of Kilmore Street from Cranmer Square West to Park Terrace.
  • Park Terrace East side from Chester Street West to Armagh Street.
  • Rolleston Avenue East side from Armagh Street to Gloucester Street.

Getting there

To plan your journey and find the best route to Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park, please check the NZTA journey planner www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch

Mobility parking

Mobility parking, for mobility cardholders only, will be in Chester Street West and in the Botanic Gardens carpark (access to Botanic Gardens carpark via the Armagh Street Bridge).

Parking

There will be no public parking in Hagley Park. The Botanic Gardens car park will be closed to incoming traffic from 3.00 pm on Saturday 28 November except for mobility card holders.

For parking options in the central city, please visit the Council website www.ccc.govt.nz/transport/parking/carpark

Pedestrian access

Where possible please keep to the pathways around the park to maintain safety.

Road Closures

Concert goers are advised to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to minimise delays travelling to and from the concert.

Due to anticipated crowd volumes and public safety concerns as people enter and leave the event, the proposed road closures will be carried out on Saturday 28 November 2026 at:
 

  • Armagh Street between Cranmer Square and Park Terrace - 9.00 pm – 11.30 pm.
  • Park Terrace between Bealey Avenue and Dorset Street 5.00 pm – 11.30 pm.
  • Park Terrace between Armagh Street and Chester Street West – 9.00 pm – 11.30 pm.
  • Rolleston Avenue between Armagh Street and Gloucester Street – 9.00 pm – 11.30 pm.

Refresh, recycle, repeat! 

Let’s keep Hagley Park beautiful this Christmas. Look out for the rubbish, compost and recycling bins around Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park and dispose of your waste in the correct bin. All our cans and bottles are recyclable, please remember to recycle in the bins provided. You can also visit the Coca‑Cola Recycling Wall to recycle your empty bottle or can and spin for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Cancellation

If the weather prevents Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park from proceeding it will be cancelled. Please listen to 92.1 MORE FM for details. There is no alternative date should the event be cancelled.

No ‘hawkers’, charity collectors or unauthorised sellers of goods are allowed on North Hagley Park and surrounding streets.