29 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026 Annual Event
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the Darwin Waterfront with a brand-new large-scale Christmas Light Trail and a packed program of festive events. Eleven dazzling new decorations will join the Waterfront’s existing collection, creating a spectacular 1km trail that winds throughout the precinct.
New additions include a large-scale Santa, lighthouse and giant octopus, making the trail a mix of traditional Christmas with the Waterfront’s seaside identity.
The trail officially opens on Saturday, 29 November and throughout December visitors can enjoy pop-up performers, face painting, and roving entertainment every night, plus special appearances from Santa every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
Children can enjoy enchanting views of the illuminated precinct from the magical Waterfront Express, running every night from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Check out the full program of events online.
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Annual Event
29 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026