Christmas Cheer on the Gold Coast & Northern Rivers

We’ve rounded up our favourite events on the southern end of the Gold Coast and Northern NSW for 2025 so your holidays you can still be full of festive cheer.

 

Coolangatta Christmas Carols  2025.

The Cooly Christmas Carols is one event not to be missed!

Enjoy all your favorite carols with loads of festive performances under the stars of the Southern Gold Coast.

Enjoy food trucks (sweet & savoury), and witness Santa’s grand annual entrance, which each year involves an exhilarating skydive from an airplane, finished with a fantastic fireworks display.

• Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 (QLD) start for Markets/Food. 5:30pm (QLD) Carols
• Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Opposite 60 Marine Parade, Coolangatta
• Cost: Free Christmas event

Hot Tip: We recommend arriving with plenty of time to enjoy the markets and grab a good position and some food, pack a blanket/towel/cushion for the most comfortable seats. Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app

For more information visit: https://www.whatsongoldcoast.au/All-events/Cooly-Carols

 

Tugun Lights Up 2025

Tugun Lights Up is a special community event where people can enjoy a magical evening dining under the stars, explore unique Christmas market stalls, listen to carols and support local businesses.

The program is packed with family fun, including plenty of children’s entertainment, and don’t miss a special appearance by Santa himself!

• Date: Sunday 7th of December
• Time: 4:00pm -8:30pm (QLD time)
• Where: Toolona Street, Tugun.
• Cost: Free Christmas event.

Note: Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app

Palm Beach Farmers Markets

Secure the best fresh produce for a delicious Christmas feast, and stock up on all your last-minute gifts at the Palm Beach farmers market for Christmas.

Favorite stall holders will be selling amazing foods, the perfect festive wares, and live entertainment from the local community. There is often a special visit from Santa on the last market before Christmas.

• Date: Saturday 14th and Saturday 21st of December
• Time: 6am – 11:30am QLD
• Where: Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach
• Cost: Free Christmas event. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachfarmersmarket/

 

Christmas on Bay Street.

One of the best events for good vibes, and family friendly fun.  Live bands, family-friendly, kid activities, surfing Santa, food trucks and pop-up stalls.

• Date: Saturday 14^th December
• Time: 1pm – 8pm (NSW Time)
• Where: Bay Street, Tweed Heads
• Cost: Free Christmas event.  For more information visit:

 

 

Don’t want to spend Christmas Day in the kitchen this year?

We have you sorted for local restaurants on the Southern GC and Northern Rivers that are open on Christmas day.

 

 

Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

Want a real wow factor on Christmas day?  Overlooking the water from the 13^th floor, the Cooly Breeze Rooftop offers the ultimate luxurious festive spread featuring fresh, local seafood, a traditional carvery, and a curated selection of hot and cold dishes, all paired with delightful Christmas desserts.

Enjoy it all with a 3-hour premium drinks package, designed to elevate your holiday experience. Vegetarians options catered for.

• Date: Christmas Day – Wednesday 25^th December.
• Where: Cooly Breeze Rooftop Bar – 122 Griffith St Level 13
• Cost: $285 for an Adult, $225 for Vegetarian, $100 for Children (6-12).

To book, contact: 0434 107 559 or email : [email protected]

 

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

If you’re after a more laid-back Christmas day, the Kingscliff Beach hotel has you covered.

Starting from 12pm, the Kingy hotel is offering a premium buffet to remember!  Seafood, antipasto platters, Ham, Turkey, Beef, roast potatoes, and all the trimmings.  Christmas pud for dessert.  You certainly won’t leave hungry.  The kids will be entertained in the kids’ playground, leaving the adults time to enjoy a drink and relaaaax maaax!  Sounds like the perfect Chrissy right?

• Date: Christmas Day – Monday 25^th December.
• Time: (Two sittings) 11:30am or 2pm (NSW)
• Where: Kingscliff Beach Hotel
• Cost: $129pp  for an Adult, $45pp for Children (Under 12).

To book online visit: kingscliffbeachhotel.com.au/christmas-lunch/

 

 

If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas Holiday booking on the Gold Coast, there are still a few options available.

Call our team at Gold Coast Holiday Homes on 07 5599 2700 today or check out some of our!!