Christmas Tree Light Up & Twilight Markets
Schedule
Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Cairns Esplanade | Cairns, QL
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Get ready, Cairns — Christmas is coming to life! ✨Join Cairns Regional Council on Sunday 30 November, from 4:30pm to 8pm at the Lagoon and Shields Street Plaza, for a magical evening under the lights.
LAGOON PLAZA
🌟 Watch the giant Christmas Tree come to life as the lights are switched on at 7:00pm
🎭 Enjoy a festive stage play starring Dusty the Christmas Beetle at 4:45pm, 5:30pm or 6:30pm
SHIELDS STREET PLAZA
🛍️ Explore the Twilight Christmas Markets, filled with handmade local crafts from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
LAGOON PLAZA LAWN
❄️ Plus — It’s snowing in Cairns!
Experience the Let It Snow Activation, transforming the Lagoon Plaza Lawn into a Tropical Winter Wonderland from Sunday 30 November to Sunday 14 December.
Enjoy festive carols, sparkling lights, Santa’s sleigh, and plenty of Christmas cheer — all under the tropical night sky.
🎅 Free entry | Family-friendly fun
Bring the whole family for a truly magical Cairns Christmas experience!
👉 Find all the details at cairns.qld.gov.au
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Where is it happening?
Cairns Esplanade, Rendezvous-du-Vietnam Marche, Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, CairnsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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