Queenstown Christmas Show 2025
The Queenstown Christmas Show will return with a wholesome family-friendly performance. Aroha and Olaf will take the stage to show what a true Southern summer Christmas looks like – sunshine, laughter and a little bit of magic. This year they’re raising money for the Salvation Army, too.
When Olaf’s flight home to Iceland is cancelled, Aroha takes him on a whirlwind adventure through Queenstown — from Lake Hayes to Walter Peak, meeting Rudolph, Mrs Claus, and a whole cast of locals who help bring the spirit of Christmas to life. There’ll be some surprises during the show, too, including a visit from Santa himself.
The strong ensemble of 13 will be accompanied by 12 dancers and performances by Silk & Service Aerialists, Queenstown Gymnastics Club, Wakatipu Conservatoire of Classical Ballet and Turn Up the Music Children’s Choir. Two of the performers this year are Fleur Daymon and Arka Huck. It’s 13-year-old Fleur’s first time performing at the Christmas show and she’s excited to be playing Farmer Joe.
“My favourite part was probably the first day, because I was super scared but when I got here, I was like, ‘this is such a cool experience,’ and everyone’s so nice,” she says. “Farmer Joe is a bit of an interesting one – they’re a typical Kiwi farmer, rounding up the sheep and they like riding on their e-bike.”
Arka is 11 and has been a part of the show for a few years now. He loves singing and dancing, and this year will play an elf. He’s drawn back each year by getting to see the crowd's smiling faces as he performs.
“I love meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces,” he says. “I think it’s a great opportunity for acting and singing. My favourite thing about performing on stage is seeing everyone in the audience going, ‘wow, they’re really good.’”
Tiffany Bindon is the show’s Director and has been involve for a few years in various roles including stage manager and production manager. She explains that the show is put on by the community for the community and gives children an opportunity to be a part of a larger-scale production. By the end of it, they’re all a big family, with many friendships formed.
“It’s just such a beautiful, wholesome thing and it’s really rewarding in the sense that you get these kids come in, and they’re so full of energy and they want to be here,” Bindon says. “They learn and grow so much over the time that we’re together, which is hugely rewarding.”
The show will help to support the Salvation Army and their Christmas Hampers, which they put together each year for families in need. When purchasing tickets, you’ll be able to add a donation of your choosing to the Salvation Army present drive. Alternatively, if you wish to donate a physical gift, the elves will be collecting at the show and at Kmart.
This year there’ll be three shows at Queenstown Event Centre on Saturday, 6 December at 3pm and Sunday, 7 December at 1pm and 5pm. Tickets are $10 for adults (16+), $5 for children (5-15yrs) and free for under fives.
To buy tickets and find out more info head to christmasshow.co.nz
