Temple View Christmas lights

When
6 - 25 December 2025
Where
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Legacy Park and Temple Grounds
Entry
Free
Time
6 - 25 December 2025, from 8.15pm
The Temple View Christmas Lights will light up Hamilton’s night sky once again this festive season.

From December 6 to December 25, nearly 70,000 lights will illuminate the Hamilton New Zealand Temple and the surrounding grounds.

The event, which is free to attend, will begin at the Legacy Park boardwalk, which will be illuminated by Christmas displays and inspirational messages.

As well as the light display, nightly choir performances will also take place between 8.15pm to 9pm from December 16 to December 24.
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