Christmas Lights 2026

Shop Christmas lights for 2026 at Mitre 10, from indoor and outdoor to novelty lights, in solar-powered or plug-in options. Browse by display type, including curtain, icicle, seed, string or by festive style, from a traditional glow to vibrant colour. Find lights for your tree, home and garden below, all ready to brighten your home this festive season at Mitre 10.

Explore Christmas lights by power type or display

Explore Christmas lights by power type or display to find the perfect Christmas lighting for your home. Choose solar-powered Christmas lights for effortless outdoor decorating or Plug-in lights for lasting brightness. If you prefer to shop by display type, browse icicle & curtain, festoon, and string lights to complete your festive display.

Shop Christmas Lights by festive Style

Find the perfect look for your festive display. Whether you love a traditional glow, a sleek modern sparkle, or vibrant pops of colour, our range of lights makes it easy to bring your Christmas vision to life.

Christmas Lights for Christmas Trees

Christmas tree lighting is where tradition meets creativity. Christmas tree lights come in classic warm white or playful colour-changing modes, helping you create a custom glow from top to base.

Match your Christmas lights to ornaments or use them to set the entire tree’s tone. For smaller trees, shorter strands do the job, for large centrepieces, long multi-function sets give better coverage.

Indoor Christmas lights

Indoor Christmas lights create warmth and sparkle across hallways, windows, ceilings and shelves.

From soft white glow to multi-colour strands, the right lighting lifts the whole festive feel. Whether you're lining the staircase or adding a subtle shimmer above the dining table, indoor Christmas lights bring magic to every room. Plug-in options give flexibility for placement and safety. Choose timers or remote-controlled sets for easier control throughout the season.

Outdoor Christmas lights

Wrap the fence, line the roof or light up the driveway with weatherproof outdoor Christmas lights made for New Zealand conditions. From icicle strands to solar-powered net lights, outdoor setups come in all shapes and sizes. Look for IP-rated designs that handle rain and sun without shorting out. When it comes to Christmas lights outdoors, durability matters as much as style.

Christmas Light Tips & Tricks at Mitre 10

Explore our Christmas tips and tricks for everything you need to create a stunning lighting display. Whether you're looking for step-by-step guidance on safely hanging outdoor Christmas lights or bright ideas for decorating both indoors and out, our expert advice will help you make your holiday season truly magical.

FAQs

How Long Do LED Christmas Lights Last?

Quality LED Christmas lights can run for 25,000 to 50,000 hours, which works out to several festive seasons before you need to replace them. They use less power than older incandescent bulbs, stay cool to the touch, and handle on-off cycles better over time. That makes LED the lower-maintenance, more energy-efficient choice for lighting up the season, this Christmas 2026 and beyond.

What's the difference between solar-powered and plug-in Christmas lights?

Solar-powered Christmas lights charge during the day and switch on automatically at dusk, which makes them effortless for outdoor decorating with no power point needed. Plug-in lights need a nearby outlet but give consistent, lasting brightness for as long as they're connected. Choose solar for flexibility around the garden or fence line, and plug-in for a spot close to power.

What type of Christmas lights should I use outdoors?

Look for weatherproof, IP-rated Christmas lights made for New Zealand conditions when decorating outside, since they need to handle rain and sun without shorting out. Icicle strands, solar-powered net lights and festoon lights are all popular for wrapping the fence, lining the roof or lighting up the driveway. Durability matters as much as style for an outdoor display.

What's the difference between icicle, festoon and string lights?

Icicle and curtain lights hang in drops to mimic melting icicles, festoon lights are large bulbs spaced along a cord for a café-style look, and string lights are a continuous strand of smaller bulbs for wrapping trees, railings or doorways. All three come in indoor and outdoor options at Mitre 10.

How do I choose lights for a small or large Christmas tree?

A smaller Christmas tree usually looks best with shorter light strands, so the tree doesn't get overwhelmed with cord and the branches stay visible underneath. For a large centrepiece tree, a long multi-function set gives better coverage from top to base, letting you create a fuller, more even glow across every branch of the tree.

How do I hang Christmas lights safely?

Mitre 10 has step-by-step guides for hanging both indoor and outdoor Christmas lights safely. Always check that lights are rated for the space you're using them in, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and avoid overloading power points or extension cords. For anything involving your home's wiring or power supply, use a qualified electrician rather than DIY.