Christmas by Starlight

Christmas by Starlight, Redlands Coast’s largest free community event, will be held on Saturday 16 December 2023 at Norm Price Park­ – Redland Showgrounds, Cleveland.

Hosted by Redland City Council and attracting more than 10,000 people, the event will feature some of our finest local talent performing alongside renowned entertainers as the Redland Showgrounds are transformed into a magical and musical Christmas spectacular.

The all-age family event will begin at 3pm with an afternoon of free activities for children, roving entertainment, rides, and face painting. Visitors will be treated to a range of food truck delights and merchandise stalls set up by local not-for-profit community groups and licensed commercial operators. Afternoon entertainment will also be held on the main stage as a prelude to the spectacular Christmas by Starlight concert.

At approximately 8.30pm, the event will close for a five-minute firework display to be delivered by Mr Fireworks, subject to weather and other conditions.

Mr Fireworks are leaders in exhibition fireworks and laser shows. Directed by fourth generation pyrotechnicians Clinton and Shane Swanson, Mr Fireworks is one of the largest display organisers for all forms of pyrotechnics in Australia. With over 60 years of experience in the industry comes extensive knowledge of pyrotechnic and environmentally friendly shows that maintain a high safety standard.

Mr Fireworks assess the surroundings and the weather before any fireworks display and will not operate fireworks if there are any safety concerns.

The Christmas by Starlight fireworks display is subject to these conditions to ensure safety for our environment and our guests.

Christmas by Starlight is an alcohol-free event.