This is an annual event. Read the Mayor’s Carols guide for parking, tips and next year’s dates.
Enjoy Christmas carols, markets, food, Santa's arrival, Christmas tree lighting, and fireworks at the Gladstone Marina Parklands.
This page is for the session on Friday, 4 December 2026.

Date
Time
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Price
Free
The Santos GLNG Mayor’s Carols will return to the Gladstone Ports Corporation Marina Parklands Main Stage on Friday, 4 December, bringing Christmas cheer, festive fun and a little bit of magic to the city. Get ready to jingle all the way alongside performances from local school choirs and talented local performers. There’ll be plenty to put you in the Christmas spirit, with the return of the Merry Markets, delicious food vendors and family-friendly activities. Keep an eye out for a very special visitor from the North Pole, as Santa makes his grand arrival before the City’s Christmas Tree is lit up in a spectacular celebration. And, because Christmas deserves a little extra sparkle, the night will finish with a show-stopping fireworks finale. So gather the family, grab your Christmas crew, and make merry at the Marina for a night of festive fun the whole community can enjoy! Merry Markets: 4pm - 8.30pm Food Vendors: 4pm - 8.30pm Main Stage Entertainment: 5.30pm - 8.30pm Lighting of the Christmas Tree: 7pm Fireworks: Approximately 8.20pm
Event information provided by Gladstone Regional Council
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