Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Redland City Council's much loved Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree is set to shine over two magical nights in 2025, officially launching the Christmas on Redlands Coast festive season.

The free community celebration will take place on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November and will feature Christmas carols performed live on stage, lighting displays, roving performers, kids rides and activities, food trucks, market stalls and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.

Families can also enjoy a free photo with Santa and a Christmas movie on the big screen − a perfect way to end a joyful night.

Event Details

When: 4.30pm−8.30pm, Friday 28–Saturday 29 November 2025

Where: Raby Bay Harbour Park, Shore Street West, Cleveland

What: Live stage entertainment by some of our finest local talent | Santa | Lighting of the Christmas tree | Food trucks | Market stalls | Kids’ rides and activities | Christmas movie in the park

Tickets

Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree is a free community event. No tickets needed. Just gather your family, bring along a picnic blanket or camp chairs, and enjoy a festive evening filled with Christmas cheer.

What’s on

An entertaining program of activities will take place on both nights starting from 4.30pm featuring Christmas carols on stage, roving performers, Santa photos, rides, activities and market stalls. There will be plenty of food trucks available or visit one of the local restaurants.

Countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree from 6.30pm then settle in to watch the Christmas movie in the park from 7.15pm. The event will conclude at 8.30pm.

Art competition 

The 2025 Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Art Competition is now open, offering children and students the chance to have their festive artwork featured on the big screen at this year’s events on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2025 at Raby Bay Harbour Park.

Whether it’s a colourful Christmas scene, a joyful holiday tradition, or a creative take on the festive spirit, we want to see your imagination shine.

How to Enter:

• Submit your artwork as a digital image file in JPG, TIFF or PNG format
• Artwork must be in landscape orientation (portrait format will not be accepted)
• Accepted art forms include drawings, paintings, graphic designs, or any visual art that can be digitised as a single image
• Entries must be submitted online by 4.59pm, Monday 10 November 2025
• Full terms and conditions can be located in the application form.

Important Notes:

• The competition is open to all ages
• Children may choose to include their first name on their artwork if they would like it displayed publicly
• Submission does not guarantee selection. Final artworks will be chosen by the event producers for display on the large screens during the event.

SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK HERE

Stallholders

Applications for stallholders have now closed. No late applications can be accepted.

Performers 

Applications for performers have now closed. No late applications can be accepted.

Accessibility

The Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Raby Bay Harbour Park is wheelchair accessible.

Closed captions will be available for the Christmas movie in the park.

For any other special assistance inquiries, please contact the events team via email at events@redland.qld.gov.au.

What can I bring to the Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Bring yourselves and your families of course! Chairs, blankets, picnics, food and drinks can be brought in. However, glass, metal cutlery and alcohol is not permitted. Please refer to the full list below of permitted and prohibited items.

Further information

For more information, please contact Council's events team via email at events@redland.qld.gov.au.

Thank you to event supporters