Celebrating 20 years of the Queenstown Christmas Show
When the very first Christmas Show opened in 2007, tickets were $10 for adults. Twenty years on, they still are $10. Kids are still $5, and under 5s are still free. That’s a choice we’ve made on purpose, every year, so that every family in our community can be part of the magic.
This year, for our 20th show, we’re asking something of you. If you’re able to give a little more, there are three easy ways to share the magic with locals who need it most.
⭐ Christmas Star Experiences
When you buy your tickets, add a gift towards a Christmas Star Experience with RealNZ, Shotover Jet or Skyline Queenstown. Every dollar you give is matched, so your gift goes twice as far. The Salvation Army will pass these experiences on to local teenagers and older kids, the ones who are hardest to buy for and often miss out at Christmas. A canyon blast, a lake cruise or a ride up the gondola could be the highlight of someone’s summer.
💛 Add a donation
Prefer to simply give? Add any amount at checkout and we’ll pass every cent to the Salvation Army Queenstown to support local families this Christmas. They’re preparing to help around 400 people this year, up from 250 last year, so every bit counts.
✨ Make a Wish on the Christmas Star
Know someone who deserves a bit of magic? Make a wish for them and, with help from local businesses, we’ll grant as many as we can and reveal them at the shows. It’s free, and wishes close Friday 20 November at 11.59pm.
Every Christmas Star Experience and every donation goes to the Salvation Army Queenstown, supporting local families this Christmas.