Event Information
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival 2025
CANCELLATION NOTICE
28 June 2025: The Midwinter Carnival Team and Trust has made the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s scheduled Midwinter Carnival event due to ongoing poor weather and deteriorating site conditions.
All ticket holders for the 28th June 2025 sessions will receive further details via email soon.
WHAT
A celebration of winter in the city centre including large-scale projections, giant lanterns, live music, dancers, stilt walkers, aerial performance, food trucks and hundreds of children carrying lanterns. This is a beautiful event with a strong heart.
WHEN
27-28 June 2025, 5:30pm-9:00pm
WHERE
First Church, Dunedin
ENTRY
under 3 years free
$5 for child/$10 adult
$25 family (2 adult/2 child)
ACCESS
Wheel chair access available. Disabled drop-off zone in closed section of Moray Place – enter via Princes Street.
Lantern Workshops
WHAT
The Lantern Workshops will be held across four weekends leading up to the main Midwinter Carnival event. This is a great way for families to enjoy a creative activity together and get involved at the main event.
WHEN
May 24 & 25
May 31 & June 1
June 7 & 8
June 14 & 15
WHERE
Meridian Mall
ENTRY
$15 per lantern
ACCESS
Wheelchair access available
Get Involved
Our Events