Christmas Tree Light-up
Sunday 29 November 2026
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Plaza
Every year, after the Christmas Tree has been installed and beautifully decorated, the community is invited to gather and celebrate the beginning of the festive season.
Join us for the official Cairns Christmas Tree Light Switch-On and help celebrate the start of the festive season. More details coming soon!
Schedule of Events
| 4:45pm | Events Starts First Performance - Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends Performance - The Greatest Gift |
| 5:00pm | Meet and Greet with Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends |
| 5:15pm | Christmas Arts and Crafts |
| 5:30pm | Second Performance - Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends Performance - The Greatest Gift |
| 5:45pm | Meet and greet with Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends |
| 6:00pm | Christmas Arts and Crafts |
| 6:15pm | Third Performance - Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends Performance - The Greatest Gift |
| 6:30pm | Meet and great with Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends |
| 6:45pm | Christmas Arts and Crafts |
| 7:00pm | Christmas Tree Light-Up |
| 8:00pm | Events Finishes |
Note: this event may be cancelled at short notice in the event of unfavourable or unsafe weather conditions. Please refer to Council's Facebook page for status changes; this web page is not updated for cancellations at short notice.
Road Closures:
Please note: The Esplanade, between Spence Street and Shields Street, will be closed to all traffic during the Christmas Tree Light-Up festivities. Closure times are to be confirmed.
Last Updated: 29 June 2026
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