Darwin Christmas Pageant

Get ready to celebrate the festive season at the Darwin Christmas Pageant - bringing Christmas cheer to the city centre!

Following an attendance of more than 13,000 people last year, this much-loved community event will once again feature colourful floats, live entertainment, family activities, food trucks and the arrival of Santa.

This year, the pageant will commence at 6:00 pm, allowing families to enjoy the festivities in the cooler evening hours. The program also includes the return of the popular Christmas Makers Market and the new Christmas Concert, creating a full afternoon and evening of festive fun for all ages.

Event Program

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Christmas Makers Market | Smith Street Mall
Browse a range of unique gifts and handmade products from local artists and businesses at the Christmas Makers Market.

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | Darwin Christmas Pageant | Darwin City Centre
Watch community groups, performers and festive floats parade through the heart of Darwin City. 

7:00 pm - 7:15 pm | Lord Mayor's Lighting of the Christmas Tree | Smith Street Mall
Join the official lighting of Darwin's Christmas tree as the Lord Mayor flicks the switch to illuminate this festive city icon.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Christmas Concert | Civic Park
Food and refreshments will be available from 5:00 pm. Stick around for an evening of Christmas entertainment featuring local schools, choirs and community groups. 

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a festive evening filled with community spirit, entertainment and Christmas magic in the heart of Darwin.