2026 Santos GLNG Mayor’s Carols

About This Event

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 be 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 Is seating provided? Limited chairs and table seating will be available in the food area. Guests are welcome to bring their own chair or picnic blanket if they prefer not to sit on the grass to watch the main stage. Food & Drinks? No BYO alcohol No glass permitted A selection of food and beverage vendors will be operating onsite Packed picnics are acceptable. Are animals permitted in the event? While dogs are permitted in the park on a leash, we strongly recommend leaving pets at home due to the large crowds, amplified music and fireworks. Accredited assistance animals are permitted and must remain under the control of their handler. Are there amenities on-site? Yes. Toilets are located behind the Marina Stage, with additional portable toilets available. Accessible toilets are also available onsite. Will First Aid facilities be available? Yes. Pre-Hospital Patient Care will be located at the Information Marquee, and trained event staff will also be available to provide first aid assistance. Where can I go to collect lost property? Lost property will be held at the Information Marquee during the event. After the event, it will be transferred to the GECC Box Office and retained for 48 hours. Any items not collected within this period will be handed to Queensland Police Service. Can I smoke inside the venue/event site? No. Smoking and vaping is not permitted at any GRC event. Please exit the event site if you wish to smoke or vape. Stage Entertainment Local school choirs and community performers Local soloists and musicians Headline performance by The Phantom of the Opera, Jake Lyle Lighting of the City’s Christmas Tree -7pmSpecial stage visit from Santa – 8pm Fireworks finale 8.23pm Additional Free Entertainment Face painting supported by Santos GLNG Roving entertainment by Adagio School of Dance Verdi Strings performers Gingerbread House photos 4pm–5.30pm Family Christmas photos, followed by take-your-own photos throughout the evening Christmas crafts 4pm–8.30pm Letters to Santa with Gladstone Regional Libraries Christmas craft with Anglicare Make a Christmas bauble with Lifestyle Church No BYO alcohol No glass permitted A selection of food and beverage vendors will be operating onsite. Food options available: *Subject to change without notice* Business Name What they sell Binney's Tornado Potatoes Tornado potatoes, hot chips, dagwood dogs Ciao Baby Gelato Gelato, sorbet, affogatos. 8 flavours, DF, GF, NF options Chennai Express Halal, Vegetarian Indian food - chicken curry with rice, parota, fired chicken, cauliflower pakora, panner pakora, samosa, vadai Culinary Craze Traditional Thai and Balinese foods and drinks. Dessert's N What Crepes, waffles, loukoumades, donut fries Hughesey Que Slow and low BBQ. Mouth-watering smoked meats, loaded burgers and hearty meals Mister B Traditional German Sausages, sauerkraut, onions and sauces Motha Trucka Burgers on our signature soft donut buns, including beef, fried chicken and a vegetarian halloumi option, plus chicken strips, loaded fries and donuts. No Forks Given Narcho's Burritos, Taco's, Mexican and Hotdogs, Coffee Royal Thai and Phen's Kitchen Chinese, Asian and Aussie Dishes Salvos Slushies, popcorn and donuts The Juice Box 1770 Fresh Juices We R Woodfire Pizza's Woodfired Pizza Wholefoods Kitchen Pulled beef feats, miso tofu feast, salmon avo bowls, pulled beef nachos, loaded pulled beef fries, pulled beef baguette, lemonade, Christmas brownies Parking is available along Bryan Jordan Drive and in the surrounding CQUniversity and harbour parking areas. The Navy Cadets will manage overflow parking at Pitt Street Park, a short walk to the event across the bridge. Yes. Accessible parking is available throughout the surrounding parking areas. Three additional accessible spaces and a drop-off/pick-up area will be available behind the stage for vehicles displaying a valid disability parking permit. Access is via Christine Martin Place and will be managed by traffic controllers. No public transport is available for this event. Carpooling is encouraged. Naming Partner Sponsor Santos GLNG Media Sponsor 4CC Central Queensland Gold Sponsor Walz Group Silver Sponsors Gladstone Cinemas Boyne Island McDonalds Bronze Sponsors Queensland Energy Resources (QER) Gladstone Airport Corporation Central Apartment Group Heron Island

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