'Something for everyone” is how musical director Sean Embling describes A Night Before Christmas.

Organised by Bethlehem Baptist Church, the iconic event on December 19 is a mixture of music, art and entertainment.

Music director Sean Embling running through carols with the youngest members of the Bethlehem Band, Dion McGregor and Lorene Whitburn. Photo: Supplied.

The night will see a blend of traditional Christmas carols, popular songs and original material from artists like Late 80s Mercedes, Echoes, and Ben Mollison.

'It's a great mix of different music for all types who are attending,” says Sean.

'It's cross-generational. There's stuff for the younger people, the middle-aged and for older folks. The show has been put together to cater for a wide range of concert-goers.”

Sean is clearly excited that A Night Before Christmas offers more than a traditional event does.

'We have good old Christmas carols led by the Bethlehem Band,” he says, 'but it's quite exciting that a few of the artists are bringing original material.

'It's cool to be able to get behind the local talent who are performing their own stuff.”

And it's good original material. Alternative rock band Echoes were in the finals of NZ's Battle of the Bands, Ben Mollison won the soloist title at this year's Smokefree Rockquest and Anna Hawkins has just released an album.

A Night Before Christmas takes place at Mills Reef Winery on Saturday, December 19. Check the website and Facebook in case of wet weather, as it might be moved to December 20.

Gates open at 5pm and organisers say people are welcome to bring a picnic or buy food there. The main show starts at 6.30pm.

There will be pre-show on-stage and roving entertainment, with the night culminating in a fireworks spectacular.

Entry is free. For more information, visit: www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz

To see a video of what's in store for those who head along to A Night Before Christmas, click here.