Explore

Stop by this section when next season's festival kicks off in December to explore what else is on offer including our gallery, special event features and pop ups. 

The festival isn't just about lights! Our entertainment programme draws hundreds to Pukekura Park to experience entertainment from musicians, performers, and roving entertainers.

Expressions of interest for the 2019/2020 festival have now closed. If you applied, thanks for your interest! Due to the extension of the deadline, the timeline for applications has now changed. 

Please read the timeline below to see how your application will progress from here:

Mid-June - Shortlist confirmed, discussion & negotiation

1 July - Final selections

1 July to early December - Agreements signed and installation design and build phase to commence (up to 20 weeks)

Early to mid-December - Installations delivery/install (exact schedule to be advised)

Mid-December - TSB Festival of Lights commences

Early February - Festival of Lights concludes

Early February - Pack out installations

Get a feel for our beautiful festival by checking out the gallery. 

Use our interactive 2018/19 festival map to help make your way around Pukekura Park. It has information on where to find light installations, food, parking and bathrooms. 

Houses around New Plymouth sign up every year to give us a little more Christmas spirit by lighting up their homes.

We'll be looking for people to register for the 2019/2020 season soon, so keep an eye out for our call to register.