New Year’s Eve in The Square

Photo shows a music band playing on stage with a large audience

We're still going ahead despite the rain, but the concert will now start slightly later, at 5.50pm. 

For the latest info and any more changes to times, please see the event page on Facebook

Find out the stage line ups

Check out the site map

Celebrate the arrival of 2024 at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event.

This year, we're pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. Whether you're young or young at heart, there will be something for everyone.

We’ll have a special countdown with the kids at 9.30pm, with the main countdown following at midnight – both topped off with a spectacular fireworks display.

Energetic artists and performers will take the stage and wow the crowds, and there will be plenty of food and activities for all!

On top of the musical and dance performances, prepare to be wowed by the magic and excitement of The Biggest Little Circus! Check out their incredible feats, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and mesmerising performances. You won't believe your eyes!

Skateboard have-a-go session and competition

Skateboarders will be able to have-a-go from 5pm to 9pm. This is open to everyone under 16 and all equipment will be provided.

Best trick competitions will kick off at 9.30pm, with two age categories – 16 and under; 17 and over. Skaters can register at the event on the night.

And a little bit more

Navigate your way around the Inflatable Kingdom - we're talking bouncy castles galore.

Tamariki will also be able to check out the science lab that'll we'll have down there for those who are curious and love mixing, designing, and discovering.

This is the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration, and it's going to be a night full of excitement and entertainment for the whole whānau.

Stage line ups

Note: The main concert will now start at 5.50pm

Main stage line up

5-7pm

Captain Festus McBoyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show

Dean Mckerras Dance School and Lead Group

Matilda the musical preview act

Danceworks

Armani Wilson

Josh Leamy

Hits for kids

7-9pm

Kiwi Bop

The KaRs

Colossal - Biggest Little Circus

Richter City Rebels

FIREWORKS Countdown: 9.29pm
Display: 9.30pm
9.40pm-12am

Tres Lobos

Richter City Rebels

FIREWORKS Countdown: 11.58pm
Display: 12am

 

Second stage line up
5-6pm

Josh Leamy

Armani Wilson

6-7.30pm

Captain Festus McBoyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show

Heidi & Sean - Duo stilt performance

Liv Robinson

7.30-9.30pm

Basketball Jones Show

Tres Lobos

Heidi & Sean Show

 

Around Te Marae o Hine
5-9pm Onboard skate – Have a go
9.30-11.30pm Onboard skate – Skating competition
Sign up by 8.30pm
5-9pm Science lab workshops
5-9pm Kelly Sports Interactive kids sessions
5-11.59pm Inflatable Kingdom

Sitemap for event in the Square, showing the location of the stage, toilets, accessible viewing platform, food trucks and so on.

When

  • Sunday, 31 December 2023 | 05:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Location

Te Marae o Hine – The Square, Palmerston North Central, 4410, View Map

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