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Sat 3 Dec MISTLETOE MARKET 2022
Blenheim Lions Club is once again bringing the annual Mistletoe Market to town. Offering something for everyone - a great opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts.
Blenheim CBD
Sat 3 Dec BLENHEIM CHRISTMAS PARADE
Keep the Christmas spirit going after the Mistletoe Market with a concert for the kids with music, ice cream and entertainment followed by the popular Christmas Parade.
Blenheim CBD
Sun 4 Dec PICTON CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CAROLS
Enjoy a family afternoon on the stunning Foreshore with Picton’s annual prize giving concert, Christmas Parade, carol singing and Santa.
Fri 9 Dec TE PĀTAKA O WAIRAU MĀORI NIGHT MARKET
Enjoy an evening of Māori kai, arts, products, kapa haka, entertainment and more, there will be something for all ages and cultures.
Picton Foreshore
Fri 16 - Sat 17 Dec SUMMER SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022
Two-day festival in the heart of the stunning Marlborough Sounds featuring Tiki Taane, Big Sima and Boomtown, State of Mind and many more.
Seymour Square, Blenheim
The Queen Charlotte Tavern, 1162 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater
Sat 31 Dec NEW YEARS EVE PICTON
Countdown to 2023 with music, entertainment and fireworks over the water at this wonderful community event. A great night for all ages.
Picton Foreshore
Tue 13 - Sat 24 Dec RENWICK CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Get into the festive spirit and enjoy this spectacular display of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community groups.
Renwick Anglican Community Church, 54 High Street, Renwick
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Artists appearing at this year's Summer Sounds Festival at the Queen Charlotte Tavern.
Get amongst the Summer Sounds Festival vibes
The team at Queen Charlotte Tavern are gearing up for another epic event with their two-day Summer Sounds Music Festival set to kick off on December 16 and 17. Located at the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, amidst the backdrop of the hills, organisers say this year's event is going to be an absolute banger. This is the fourth year that restaurant owners Mary Ann Surridge and her sister Jane Tito have hosted the annual festival, with previous line-ups including Bic Runga, Trinity Roots, Katchafire, Jason Kerrison, Sons of Zion, Cam Scott and White Chapel Jack, however this is the first time they will be hosting a two-day event. “It is an ongoing process, with pockets of busy times in organising throughout the year, but what I love most of all is when it comes together, people are having fun, dancing, and meeting up with friends.” Starting with a Boiler Room on Friday from 3pm, Mary Ann says some of the country's best DJs will be there to entertain the masses. “Being a boiler room, it is located amongst the crowd, hosted by Big Sima it is a chance to get up close and personal with an amazing line-up, featuring State of Mind, Fairbrother, Soulfire, DJ Sivere, GEO, Lure and Nazarite!” Saturday starts with a market which will include massages, tattooists, delicious local kai, yoga on the stage and DJ Nazarite before the bands start at 11am. The day's line up is hosted by Furious Hori and DJ Jayrasik, and features artists Tiki Taane, Dolphin Friendly, Big Sima and Boomtown, Cee Blu, Valle, Steezys Touch, Vikae, Laura Lee Lovely w/ Pallas, Local Elements and DJ Jayrasik. “Bands have been selected by For The Culture NZ, who have been fantastic, and Gravity Events are our sound and lighting specialists, they did such an amazing job on our last festival that we had to get them back.” The ongoing support from community over the years has been phenomenal, says Mary Ann. “The sponsorship always blows me away. Will Porter from Bayleys, Eva from MTF, Hayden from Ocean Lodge. Clive at Boomtown Brewing is also very supportive and H2oflo from Linkwater, and not to forget Destination Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council through our MBIE grant.” Campsites are available onsite with purchased tickets to the event. Free camping is available from Friday at 2pm to Sunday morning 10am. There is a variety of food trucks and there will also be breakfast and coffee available in the mornings. Buses are leaving from Blenheim, Picton and Havelock to transport festival goers to the site. Tickets for Summer Sounds are available through Eventfinda, along with camp passes and transport booking. Choose from a one-day or two-day pass. Get amongst the great vibe and don't miss out on one of the first festivals of summer. R18 tickets $65 to $120.
