Christchurch Christmas Lightshow

03/06/2026

The Dragon is on the castle roof now and the first stage of its lighting is connected

19/05/2026

A step further on with the Dragon. One wing done. 15 sets of Xmas lights on so far. Excited with how this is going

18/05/2026

Started building the Dragon that will go on the Castle for the XmasLightshow. A lot more work to do

30/04/2026

After a massive full on week it is done. We have it set up in the carparking area at the Shands Rd Xmas Experience. Now on to the next Xmas project.

24/04/2026

Time to put up the Xmas Tree. First stage done, lots more work ahead but it's fun.

02/04/2026

The new Xmas Tree has just arrived. This is going to be amazing for this year's Xmas Experience. A lot of extra work ahead now.

18/03/2026

Latest Addition. Now to figure out where King Neptune will go here in the Xmas Lightshow. First off he has to have a wash and a bit of a repaint. A lot of new projects and builds underway for this years Lightshow.

18/03/2026

Latest Addition. Now to figure out where King Neptune will go here at the Shands Rd Xmas Lightshow. He used to be in the pool at QE2 before the earthquake. A lot of new projects underway for this years Lightshow.

29/01/2026

📢 𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬! 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑪𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑨𝑻 𝑴𝑰𝑫𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻🚨

The countdown is on, and you do not want to miss these incredible Fantasizers Festival experiences:

- Fraternize with the Fantasizers
- Phantasmagoria – Beyond the Veil
- Masquerade Ball
- Mad Hatters Brunch

✨ Games, Gears & Gowns Fete Day tickets will still be available at the gate.

Secure your spots now before the magic slips away!

Fantasizers Festival is a multi-genre celebration of imagination, style, and creativity. A place where steampunk, fantasy, gothic, cosplay, retro, and historical aesthetics unite. Dress how you dream and connect with others who love expressing themselves through creative attire.

27/01/2026

📸 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞!
Your moment to shine — and claim a coveted 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒉 — has arrived!

Unleash your creativity and strut your style with 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 to take the spotlight:

✨ **Evening Events**
Both nights will feature a live showcase. Simply be there, listen for the emcee’s call, and step forward to join the fun!

🎩 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝑮𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 & 𝑮𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚
- Registrations open 9:00–11:30am at the registration tent (opposite the stage)
- Showcase begins at 12:30pm, right after the Southern Belle Pageant

👑 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
- Junior: Under 16
- Senior: 16+
Kids — this is your time to let your imagination soar!

📅 Fantasizers Festival
6–8 February
📍 Riccarton Park Events Centre
🌐 www.fantasizersfestival.com

𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒂𝒛𝒛𝒍𝒆 — 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆!

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