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Experience the Christmas Lights Trail

On until 2 January 2022

Experience the magic of Christmas every night at the City of Perth’s Christmas Lights Trail, with 26 illuminating stops for the whole family to enjoy, from 19 November to 2 January.

Plus there’s roving entertainment every Friday and Saturday night to add that extra dose of Christmas spirit!

Christmas Lights Trail map Accessible Lights Trail map

1
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Presented by WA Museum Boola Bardip
Hop through Northbridge and find this golden kangaroo shining bright at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Snap a quick pic with it before you head off.
2
Perth Cultural Centre
As you continue on your Christmas Lights Trail journey, be greeted by two friendly reindeer standing at over 4 metres tall.
3
Northbridge Piazza
Presented by Lotterywest
Enjoy an immersive music and light show under a constellation of 16,000 lights. The 23-metre long tunnel in the heart of Northbridge creates the ultimate Christmas-themed sensory experience and is always a fan favourite.
4
Kings Square
Presented by Kings Square
Standing at eight metres high and covered in over 10,000 lights, this dazzling tree will have you captivated as it transitions through all the colours of the rainbow.
5
Wellington Gardens
Oh no! One of Santa’s gifts has fallen out of his sleigh! Standing at over 4 meters tall, immerse yourself in the giant present that has dropped right in front of the beautiful Wellington Gardens.
6
RAC Arena
Presented by RAC Arena
This larger-than-life snow dome is one stop you do not want to miss. Peer into the dome to see what wonders are inside, then hit the button to bring the installation to life!
7
Yagan Square, William Street Mall
Presented by Yagan Square
Santa has lost one of his reindeers! Can you find Prancer checking out Yagan Square? At 7 metres tall, he’s hard to miss.
8
Raine Square
Presented by Raine Square
St. Nick is busy preparing his sleigh but he has parked his vintage car at Raine Square! See how Santa shines every other month of the year in his second favourite ride – it’s looking Fast & Festive!
9
140
Presented by 140
Watch as the impressive Beastman x Vans the Omega mural springs to life at sunset with mesmerising festive patterns and bright pops of colour. You won’t be able to look away!
10
Murray Street Mall
This stunning, 14 metre tall Christmas tree covered in over 13,000 lights is the tallest installation on the Trail and is sure to knock your socks off! Can you count all the gifts tucked away under its branches?
11
Forrest Place
Catch a glimpse of this eye-candy, standing at over three metres tall! A giant gingerbread man has found his way to Forrest Place and he is sure to give you a sugar rush.
12
Forrest Place
Standing to attention for Forrest Place visitors, the Nutcrackers bring a classic Christmas story to life in the heart of the city.
13
Forrest Chase, Padbury Walk Level 1
Presented by Myer
Travel with Monty as they pass through magical lands. This immersive display is one not to be missed up on Padbury Walk, Level 1.
14
Murray Street Mall
Snap a festive group picture with your family or friends in the giant photo frame illuminating the Murray Street Mall.
15
Piccadilly Arcade, Hay Street Mall
Presented by Piccadilly Arcade
Experience the wonder of Christmas in the newly renovated Piccadilly Arcade.
16
Hay Street Mall
Continue along the trail and you'll discover a glistening stack of presents next to a tree, shining bright and awaiting Christmas Day.
17
Hay Street Mall
Ho, ho, ho – Santa is back visiting the Hay Street Mall! Standing at over 5 metres tall, you won’t be able to miss him shining bright with over 10,000 lights.
18
Hay Street Mall
This giant star forms the perfect backdrop for your selfies this Christmas. Don’t forget to make a wish!
19
City of Perth Library
Stand under the bright cascade of sparkling lights hanging around the outside of the beautiful City of Perth Library.
20
St George’s Cathedral, Cathedral Square
They’re back! Captivating animated projections will light up the façade of this beautiful historical building with a traditional nativity scene and snapshots from a classic Aussie Christmas Day. The projections will be sure to add Christmas spirit to St Georges Terrace from 7.30pm to midnight, with festive music concluding at 10pm.
21
Council House
A Christmas Lights Trail Tradition! The family-favourite mob of illuminated, festive kangaroos have found their way back into the city just in time for Christmas.
22
Council House
It’s all happening on St Georges Terrace! Make sure you look up to check out the fun Christmas festivities lighting up iconic Council House from sunset onwards each night. What Christmas characters can you spot?
23
Barrack Square
Practice your best royal wave when you take a seat in the back of this stunning carriage fit for a King or Queen.
24
Elizabeth Quay, The Landing
Presented by Elizabeth Quay
Be enchanted by the family of swans who have found their way into the Elizabeth Quay inlet. Delight in their beauty and check out mother swan as she stands at five metres tall watching over her family.
25
Elizabeth Quay, William Street
Marvel at the giant shining feathers of this beautiful, proud peacock. With over 23,000 lights, you’ll see this festive bird lighting up Elizabeth Quay.
26
Brookfield Place
Presented by Brookfield Place
Appearing for the first time ever, discover the specially designed 14-metre tall Poinsettia Christmas Tree of Joy.

What's on in the City

Christmas Lights Trail
City of Perth
Attraction
Christmas
Family
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04 Dec
Christmas Nativity
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Family
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18 Dec
Forrest Place
Twilight Hawkers Market
City of Perth
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