Lane Cove Christmas Launch: Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Name: Lane Cove Christmas Launch: Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Start: 2026-12-04T16:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-12-04T21:00:00+11:00
Location: Lane Cove Plaza

4 December 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Lane Cove’s Christmas season officially begins on Friday 4 December from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in Lane Cove Plaza, finishing with the Lighting of the Christmas Tree.

The program opens at 4:00pm with DJ Nacho, followed by the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra at 5:30pm, Lane Cove Dance Academy at 6:30pm and a choir performance at 7:30pm. Santa photos with a Christmas Fairy run from 5:00pm, and there will be free craft and live art throughout the evening. At 8:00pm the Mayor and Santa will switch on the giant Christmas tree.

The event is free and no booking is needed, but arriving early is recommended. Shade marquees, misting fans and water will be on hand. The same evening, Bluey and Bingo are appearing in live Christmas shows at The Canopy at 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm.