Fireworks dates
Fireworks in New Zealand 2026
All 20 upcoming fireworks events in New Zealand at a glance — the next one on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 16:30 in Kumeu.
Cities with fireworks in New Zealand
- Oct16
Monster Fireworks Display
Friday, October 16, 2026
Kumeu Showgrounds, Kumeu · 16:30
- Oct24
North Shore Diwali Festival - Fireworks Finale
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Smales Farm, North Shore, Auckland, Auckland · 21:00
- Oct25
Manukau Diwali Festival - Firework Display
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Due Drops Events Centre, South Auckland, Auckland
- Oct25
Cromwell Street Party & Fireworks
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Lake Dunstan, Cromwell · 20:00
- Oct31
Spooks & Sparks Fireworks Extravaganza
Saturday, October 31, 2026
The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Auckland, Auckland · 17:30
- Nov1
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival - Fireworks
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Aotea Square, Central Auckland, Auckland · 20:50
- Nov15
Waitakere Diwali Festival - Fireworks Display
Sunday, November 15, 2026
The Trusts Arena, Auckland · 21:45
- Dec31
Wellington New Year's Eve Celebrations – Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington
- Dec31
Paihia New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Paihia, Paihia
- Dec31
Napier New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Soundshell, Marine Parade, Napier
- Dec31
Tauranga New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Waterfront, Tauranga
- Dec31
Palmerston North New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Square, Palmerston North
- Dec31
Rotorua New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Rotorua Village Green, Rotorua
- Dec31
Taupo New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Northcroft Reserve, Taupo
- Dec31
Christchurch New Year's Eve Celebration – Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
North Hagley Park, Christchurch
- Dec31
Dunedin New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Octagon, Dunedin
- Dec31
Queenstown New Year's Eve Lakefront Celebration – Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Lakefront, Queenstown
- Dec31
Nelson New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Upper Trafalgar Street, 1903 Square, Nelson
- Dec31
Auckland New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Sky Tower & Harbour Bridge, Auckland · 00:00
- Jan1
Auckland New Year's Fireworks
Friday, January 1, 2027
Auckland Harbour, Auckland · 00:00
Frequently asked questions about fireworks in New Zealand
When are the next fireworks in New Zealand?
The next fireworks in New Zealand are on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 16:30 in Kumeu: Monster Fireworks Display.
How many fireworks are there in New Zealand in 2026?
There are currently 20 upcoming fireworks in New Zealand listed in the stopine calendar.