At a glance
- When
- Saturday 7 November 2026: parade at 10am, ribbon-cutting for Santa’s new home at 11am
- Where
- Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Loganholme; the parade starts outside BIG W and ends in Centre Court
- Cost
- The parade is free; Santa photo packages start from $28.95
- Parking
- Over 4,000 free spaces, about 1,500 undercover (the centre’s own figures)
- Who it’s for
- Families with young children in Logan, the Gold Coast’s north and Brisbane’s south
- What to do now
- Pick a day for Santa photos (7 November to 24 December) and book on the centre’s online booking site
- Last checked
- Saturday 31 October 2026, against Hyperdome’s own event pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Who the “special guest” at the 11am ribbon-cutting is, session dates for Sensitive Santa and pet photos, and the gift-wrapping hours
- Help
- Translink 13 12 30 for bus times
Santa’s Arrival Parade at Hyperdome starts at 10am on Saturday 7 November 2026 outside BIG W, it is free, and an hour later the centre opens Santa’s new photo set in Centre Court; photo packages start from $28.95 and run every day until Thursday 24 December. Queensland has no daylight saving, so these are Brisbane times.
This guide uses only the centre’s own pages (the parade page, the Santa photos page, the Christmas concert page, the gift-wrapping page, Getting Here and Trading Hours), all read on 31 October 2026. Where the centre has not published something, such as session times for the special Santa visits, the article says so instead of guessing.
What time is the parade and where does it go?
| Time | What happens | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | Santa’s Arrival Parade, led by a brass band | Starts outside BIG W, then through the centre |
| After the parade | The parade travels through the Piazza and The Market Room | Finishes at Santa’s new home “Under the Dome” in Centre Court |
| 11am | Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Santa and a “special guest” | Centre Court |
The centre names these characters for the parade: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, the Gingerbread Man, Mrs Claus and Santa’s helpers. It also lists baubles on skates, elves and reindeer stilt walkers. The parade is free. The centre’s page does not say how long the parade runs, so allow time on either side of 10am and 11am.
How much are Santa photos, and when can I go?
The Santa Photography season is Saturday 7 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, in Centre Court, with packages from $28.95. The centre says digital and printed photo packages are available on the day, and sessions are with Santa and a professional photographer, with time for a chat and a wish list handover. There is pram and accessible access.
Every booking includes an exclusive Hyperdome Christmas Storybook, written and illustrated by Logan-based author and illustrator Rebecca Timmis, which the centre says features familiar local landmarks.
The centre lists three special sessions, available “on selected dates” only:
- Pet photography: bring a pet for a visit with Santa
- Sensitive Santa: a quieter, more relaxed environment for children and families who may benefit from a calmer Santa experience
- My First Christmas: a baby’s first Christmas photo
Session dates and times are on the centre’s online booking site, which this guide did not read, so check it before you plan around a particular date.
Where do I park, and can I take a bus?
The centre says it has over 4,000 free car parking spaces, around 1,500 of them undercover and another 480 under sails. It lists 37 parents-with-prams spaces and 58 accessible spaces near the entries. Drivers from Brisbane heading south, and from the Gold Coast heading north, are both told to take the Bryants Road exit, Exit 28, off the Pacific Highway and M1; from the Gold Coast, the centre says to drive on into Mandew Street.
The centre’s Getting Here page says nothing specific about parking on 7 November, so any extra pressure on the car parks that morning is unknown. If you want a parade spot, arriving before 10am is a judgement call, not a published warning.
By bus, the centre lists Logan City Bus Service routes 555, 560, 562, 563, 565, 570, 572, 573, 574 and 575. The bus interchange is on the eastern side of the centre, in the car park outside Entry 1, near Kmart. For timetables call Translink on 13 12 30 or use translink.com.au; this guide did not check Saturday times for individual routes.
What else is on at Hyperdome this Christmas?
| Date | What | Details from the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 7 November to Thursday 24 December | Santa photos, Centre Court | From $28.95, booking online |
| Friday 4 to Thursday 24 December | Community gift wrapping, outside TK Maxx | Funds go to Kids4Kids Foundation for school supplies; hours vary with volunteers |
| Saturday 12 December | Christmas in the Piazza concert | Pre-entertainment from 6pm, concert 7pm to 8:30pm |
The 12 December concert is billed as a “save the date” and the centre says more details will be announced soon. What it has listed so far: carol singalongs, a magician, interactive kids’ Christmas line dancing, a female vocalist with a swing-style take on carols, a Christmas character show with Rudolph, face painting and a visit from Santa. The centre suggests booking a table at one of the Piazza’s restaurants beforehand.
For gift wrapping, the centre says session times will vary and “are subject to volunteer availability and may change”, so check the opening hours on its page before you carry bags across the centre.
What are the centre’s trading hours around Christmas?
The centre’s standard hours listed on 31 October were Monday to Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5:30pm, Thursday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Its published holiday hours are:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday 19 December | 9am to 7pm |
| Sunday 20 December | 9am to 6pm |
| Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December | 9am to 9pm |
| Thursday 24 December | 9am to 6pm |
| Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day) | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Sunday 27 and Monday 28 December | 10am to 4pm |
| Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday 31 December | 9am to 6pm |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 10am to 4pm |
Individual stores can keep different hours; the centre’s page shows Aldi’s own hours separately, for example.
Quick answers for families
- Is the parade free? Yes. The centre lists the cost as free.
- Is there somewhere quieter for a child who finds Santa overwhelming? The centre offers Sensitive Santa sessions on selected dates, described as a quieter, more relaxed environment.
- Can I bring a pet? Pet photography sessions with Santa are listed, again on selected dates only.
- Is it pram friendly? The centre says Santa photography has pram and accessible access, and it lists 37 parents-with-prams car spaces.
- Can I buy photos on the day? The centre says digital and printed photo packages are available on the day, from $28.95.
- Is there late shopping? The centre’s standard Thursday hours run to 9pm, and its holiday hours run to 9pm from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December.
What should I check again before I go?
- The parade page, for any change of route or time on the morning of 7 November
- The Santa photos booking site, for open session dates, especially pet photography, Sensitive Santa and My First Christmas
- The concert page, for the final line-up for 12 December
- Translink, if you plan to arrive by bus
Featured image: Hyperdome mall, photographed in 2021 (photo: Shiftchange / CC BY-SA 4.0, text added).
Sources
- Santa’s Arrival Parade at Hyperdome (read 31 October 2026)
- Santa Photos 2026 at Hyperdome (read 31 October 2026)
- Christmas in the Piazza 2026 (read 31 October 2026)
- Community Gift Wrapping at Hyperdome (read 31 October 2026)
- Getting Here, Hyperdome (read 31 October 2026)
- Trading Hours, Hyperdome (read 31 October 2026)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Logan City Council or Translink. Event details can change; check the centre’s pages before you go.