20/12/2025
Christmas at the Bowl is on TONIGHT! Bookmark this post, as it contains everything you need to know to ensure your family has a safe and enjoyable evening (or head to our website for up to date show information):
🎅 What are the show times?
Gates open at 4pm, with our pre-show band kicking off from 6:30pm and the main show starting at 8pm tonight!
🎅 Is there an Entry Fee?
A gold coin donation on entry to the venue is appreciated. Collectors will have branded Christmas at the Bowl buckets to gratefully receive your donation. Eftpos machines and Paywave will be available at the gates
🎅 Will there be any Candles?
A limited number of candles and candle holders are provided at entry points around the venue. These will be distributed by our collection volunteers on entry to the venue, with a maximum of one candle for every two people. Candle recycling collection bins will be available at each gate at the end of the evening. Please recycle your left over candles on departure.
🎅 What should I pack?
The weather forecast is cloudy for tonight, remember that the Bowl of Brooklands is an outdoor venue so please dress appropriately. It will get cool later in the evening but you may need a hat, sunscreen and insect repellant earlier on. Plus, there's always the chance of rain, so we advise packing a suitable rainjacket!
🎅 Can I bring food into the venue?
Bring your picnic or takeaway food to enjoy throughout the event. There is no restriction on the food permitted into the venue however, please be mindful of our ‘Clean Christmas’ approach to waste and take your rubbish home with you. There will be a number of food vendors within the venue that will operate throughout the event, offering a range of options.
🎅 Can I bring my own seats?
The event is general admission, so you can sit anywhere on the grassed area. Bring a picnic blanket and a cushion for comfort. If you require a seat, please only bring a low sand chair and be courteous to those around you so that everyone can see the stage. Christmas at the Bowl attracts an audience of up to 15,000 people but there is ample space for everyone to enjoy the show. Please be kind, make room for others if you can, and share the holiday spirit with the people around you.
🎅 Is there a space for lost children?
Yes, Children who get lost should visit the top ticket box at the Bowl of Brooklands. We recommend writing the name of a phone number on your child's hand in clear pen or Sharpie - so if your child does get lost, we'll know who to call.
🎅 How do I get to the show?
The event is at the Bowl of Brooklands. There are four gate entrances:
- Dell Gate (from Pukekura Park)
- Brooklands Drive (off Brooklands Road)
- Racecourse through Pukekura Raceway (off Coronation Avenue)
- Kaimata (via Kaimata Street)
🎅 How can I exit the venue safely at the end of the night?
Please be patient as we're expecting a large crowd this evening. Park lighting will be available to guide your exit from the Bowl to Fillis Street at the conclusion of this year's show.
🎅 Accessibility information
Vehicles with mobility parking permits displayed will be able to access Brooklands Drive prior to and after the show, to drop off and pick up people with limited mobility from the Brooklands Gate entrance.
The Ironside vehicle will be available to transport those with limited mobility from the top of the hill, down to the bottom at the start of the evening. This service will operate in the opposite direction at the end of the show.
Wheelchairs can go anywhere in the general admission area but please note that some sections of the Bowl have a very steep gradient which could prove difficult to navigate for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
🎅 Is the show smokefree?
The Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are smoke-free. However, as this is a family event, we request that no smoking or va**ng be allowed within the venue.
A big THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers who will be available to assist you at tonight's event.
