2026 Christmas Light Trail
Discover the magical
Waterfront Light Trail
From 28 November until 3 January, the Waterfront will sparkle with sea-themed Christmas installations
Nightly performances
Local community groups, choirs, and schools will bring the magic to the Christmas Trail stage each night.
Sip N Sleigh
Cocktail Trail
Discover a festive menu of cocktail and small plates across the Waterfront.
Waterfront Express
Children's Christmas Train
Catch a ride between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, from Sunday to Wednesday.
Christmas Light Trail Program
A nightly program of carols, cheer, and all things Festive thanks to our magical community.
Click the calendar below to discover the nightly program items.
5PM - 8.30PM
Rix Kix Arts
Samba
M3Dance
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
6PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Roving entertainment and Balloon Twisting
Keltikka Irish Dancing
Scottish Dancing
Waterfront Express
5.30PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Circus Activities and Face Painting
St Mary's School Choir
Waterfront Express
6.30PM - 8.30PM
Latinas Foreva
Bailamos
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
MOVIE NIGHT: ELF
6PM - 8.30PM
Royal Australian Navy Band
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
5PM - 8.30PM
Sam's Dance Studio
Bailamos
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
5PM - 8.30PM
Top-End Calisthenics
O'Loughlin College
Rosebery Primary
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
Waterfront Express
5.30PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Roving characters and Balloon Twisting
Darwin Symphony Orchestra
Face Painting
Waterfront Express
6.30PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Balloon Twisting and Face Painting
Keltikka Dance Company
Irish Dancing
Scottish Dancing
Psych3
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
Darwin Musical Theatre
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
MOVIE NIGHT: THE SANTA CLAUSE
5PM - 8.30PM
Kinfolk
Darwin Beach Choir
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
5PM - 8.30PM
Bailamos
Belly Dancing
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
5PM - 8.30PM
Baby Ballet Darwin
Latinas Foreva
Fairy Jill Performers
Face Painting
Santa Visits
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
Casey Jane
Waterfront Express
6.30PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Roving characters and Face Painting
Keltikka Dance Company
Scottish Dancers
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
TIP TOP Roving Characters and Balloon Twisting
Darwin Musical Theatre
Waterfront Express
6PM - 8.30PM
MOVIE NIGHT: THE GRINCH





























