Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park spotlights exciting new local stars at Christchurch’s favourite Christmas party!

The countdown is on to the nation's biggest, happiest, FREE Christmas musical spectacular coming to Christchurch's Hagley Park on Saturday 29th November. In addition to some of Aotearoa’s biggest entertainers and hottest new talent, a 10-piece big band, and 6-member all-star vocal group, the Christchurch event will also star some internationally rising and award-winning local talent.

New Zealand’s next country music sensation 11-year-old Cleo Fitzgerald from Lyttleton has just won the Junior Gold Guitar grand prize and is preparing for her international debut at the prestigious Tamworth Golden Guitar Festival next year.

Chart topping electro-pop star PRINS is a NASDA graduate who has been touring the world since 2023, but she still has a love for Christchurch and her fan base there. She is known for her energetic and engaging performance and is releasing her EP early 2026.

Versatile performer Ky Canoy, 26, successfully auditioned four years ago, performed in the choir, as a soloist, and this year joined the touring cast performing at both the Auckland and Christchurch shows.

Hip Hop World Championship semi-finalists Full Force Dance Crew have recently returned from Prague after competing in the Hip Hop Unite World Championships.

Other local performers include Jireh Komene, finalist of Popstars (2021), Bazi Baker, Eve Kelly, Izzy Stanners, Olivia Lily, Oscar Stove, Silhouette Studios, Levings Dance Studio and JK Performing Arts.

Supporting the lineup as MC's will be radio hosts Lana and Speedy from More FM's Breakfast Club.

Since 1994, Coca‑Cola NZ has proudly supported New Zealand communities by raising essential funds for local charities through Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park. This year they’re honoured to partner with the Styx Living Laboratory Trust, an organisation making a real difference in protecting New Zealand’s waterways and ecosystems.

For everything you need to know about Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park visit our website https://www.coca-cola.com/nz/en/offerings/christmas-in-the-park

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