Christmas Lights 2025, MOTAT, December 2025
This event is now sold out. It’s GLOW time at MOTAT! Experience Auckland’s most magical Christmas lights – heritage trams, festive music, Santa visits, and thousands of sparkling lights.
Christmas Lights is now sold out for 2025.
This December, MOTAT shines bright once again as our museum grounds, heritage buildings and trams come alive with Christmas lights, music, and festive cheer. Join us for 12 nights of community celebration and Christmas magic at MOTAT Great North Road, Auckland.
Running on selected dates from Friday 5 to Monday 22 December, enjoy tram rides and carol singers, outdoor games and a visit with Santa, along with some delicious kai while taking in the lights.
Enjoy the magic of our heritage buildings adorned in sparkling lights and our te rākau kirihimete nui, our big Christmas tree, along with unique photo opportunities beautifully lit and designed by our event partner, La Lumiere.