CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, FIREWORKS, AND FESTIVE FUN
Light Up Your Christmas AT SUNSHINE PLAZA
Stroll the Riverwalk and experience the magic of our Christmas Lights display, running nightly until 24 December. It's the perfect festive outing for the whole family - full of wonder, festive fun, and entertainment.
Plus, don't miss the Christmas Fireworks Spectacular lighting up the sky on Wednesday 23 December.
Christmas Disco
Join us for a festive celebration like no other at our Christmas Discos every Thursday in December from 4pm to 8pm.
Dance the night away with the DJ, take a photo with festive roving entertainers, and let the kids enjoy free face painting or balloon twisting fun. Plus, treat yourself to a snow cone or fairy floss.
Where: The Riverwalk, outdoor dining precinct
Dates:
- Thursday 3 December
- Thursday 10 December
- Thursday 17 December
Christmas Fireworks Spectacular
Stay up late with disco, festive fun and fireworks spectacular. Plus, we're open until midnight for all those last minute presents.
Date: Wednesday 23 December
Where: Riverwalk Precinct
Disco: 4pm - 9.30pm
Fireworks: 9pm
DISCOVER Christmas AT SUNSHINE PLAZA
WISHLIST TOY DRIVE
Sunshine Plaza is a proud donation point for the Wishlist Toy Drive, supporting young patients at Sunshine Coast Hospitals.
FOR THE LOVE OF LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
We’re open longer in the lead-up to Christmas, so you have more time for whatever the season has in store.
FOR THE LOVE OF GIFT WRAPPING
The gifts are sorted. Now for the wrapping. Luckily, we know our way around a ribbon.
FOR THE LOVE OF SANTA PHOTOS
Capture your Christmas photo with Santa.
WIN A $10K FAMILY HOLIDAY*
Book your Santa photo and have it taken by 4 December for your chance to WIN a $10,000 travel voucher.
FAQs
The fireworks can be viewed along the Riverwalk, from the Food Court through to BCC Cinemas bridge at the Sunshine Plaza Riverwalk Precinct.
The fireworks display will commence at 9pm on Wednesday 23 December 2026 on the Riverwalk.
For the closest access to the Riverwalk, we recommend parking in either the Kmart Red Car Park or Coles Orange Car Park. Please allow extra time when exiting the car park, as delays are expected. Alternatively, consider enjoying a little more time at the centre before heading home.
Any updates or changes to the fireworks display due to weather will be shared on Sunshine Plaza’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Yes! Keep the festive fun going and join the Christmas disco outside TGI Fridays, enjoy our roving festive entertainers and soak up the Christmas atmosphere before the fireworks light up the sky at 9:00pm. Also enjoy late night shopping trading hours.
Make an evening of it! Enjoy dinner or a treat at one of Sunshine Plaza’s many restaurants and food court takeaway along the Riverwalk before finding your spot to watch the fireworks.
If you live nearby, please visit the RSPCA website for advice on keeping pets and animals safe during fireworks.
Details
- 1 Dec - 24 Dec 2026