Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights
3 – 9pm on Saturday, 4 July 2026
Wharf and Baxter Streets, Warkworth
Bringing a Little Magic to Warkworth and the Mahurangi Region
The Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights is a magical time for our community, and the Watercare / McConnell Dowell LASER LIGHT SHOW is back for 2026!
Location: Wharf & Baxter streets, Warkworth

Video Credit: Aiden Burridge Visuals
What’s on in 2026:
RIDES, ENTERTAINMENT, BUSKERS AND FOOD TRUCKS ALL DAY
ON THE STAGE: 3pm – Festival opening: Karakia & Kapa Haka
3:30pm – Rock quest regional winners: MR MeaneR
4:20pm – Local singing legend, Loulou
5pm – ITSS Angel Wings Competition prize draw
5:20pm – Music duo Brian Jones and Josh Bright
ITM PARADE OF LIGHTS – 6PM
6:20pm: Felicity playing catchy tunes with unforgettable vocals
WATERCARE / McCONNELL DOWELL LASER LIGHT SHOW – 7PM
Session 1: 7 – 7:15pm
Session 2: 7:20 – 7:35pm
Session 3: 7:40 – 8pm
8 – 9pm Little Creatures with Laser Lights for a bit of new wave flair (think Talking Heads and Blondie)
Our Supporters
We’re on the hunt for some generous sponsors, to help us put on another epic festival. If you’re interested, please email mahulightfest+chairman@gmail.com
So far, our 2026 sponsors include


Parade of Lights Sponsor


Snow Pit Sponsor


Our valued activity and entertainment sponsors
SEE YOU AT THE MAHURANGI WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!
Fun starts from 3pm on Saturday, 4 July 2026
