At a glance
- When
- Saturday 5 December 2026, 4pm to 8pm; fireworks from 8pm for about 5 minutes
- Where
- Kinsellas Sports Complex, 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Street parking only; do not block driveways
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead, and owners must pick up after them
- Who it’s for
- Families in North Lakes and nearby suburbs who can walk or find a street spot
- What to do now
- Walk if you live close, bring a picnic rug, and leave tents, alcohol and glass at home
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against the City of Moreton Bay and Visit Moreton Bay pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The stage program and any bus or shuttle plan, which the pages do not mention
North Lakes Christmas Carols is free and runs from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday 5 December 2026 at Kinsellas Sports Complex, with a fireworks display of about five minutes starting at 8pm. Parking is limited to street parking, so walking is the easier way in if you live nearby.
This guide uses the City of Moreton Bay event page and the Visit Moreton Bay listing, both read on 7 November 2026. North Lakes is on Queensland time (AEST, UTC+10), which has no daylight saving.
What time is it and where is the venue?
The carols run from 4pm to 8pm. The venue is Kinsellas Sports Complex at 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes 4509. The council lists live entertainment, free children’s activities, food, a visit from Santa and a fireworks finale, and asks people to pack a picnic rug.
| Item | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 5 December 2026 |
| Hours | 4pm to 8pm |
| Fireworks | From 8pm, lasting about 5 minutes |
| Place | Kinsellas Sports Complex, 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes |
| Cost | Free |
| Presented by | City of Moreton Bay |
| Event enquiries | Tourism and Events Moreton Bay, (07) 3453 1400 |
Where can I park at the North Lakes carols?
The Visit Moreton Bay FAQ says parking is limited to street parking and asks people to be respectful and not block driveways. The pages do not name streets, give a number of spaces or mention a bus or shuttle. The organisers recommend walking if you live close.
| Option | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Car | Street parking only; do not block driveways |
| Walking | Highly recommended for people who live close |
| Accessible parking | Available; follow the traffic marshals’ directions |
Can I bring my dog, food or drink?
Dogs are allowed if they stay on a lead at all times and owners pick up after them. You can bring your own food and drink, but the event is alcohol free and glass free. It is also smoke and vape free, and smokers are asked to step away from the event.
What is banned at the North Lakes carols?
| Item | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Weapons of any kind | No |
| Tents and shade structures | No |
| Pepper spray or mace | No |
| Alcohol and illicit substances | No |
| Fireworks and flares | No |
| Glass bottles | No |
| Electric scooters, skateboards and bikes | No; mobility devices and aids are fine |
| Anything else event staff consider unsuitable | No |
Anyone found with these items can be removed from the site.
How do the fireworks and the exit work?
The fireworks start at 8pm and last about five minutes. The FAQ says the bright overhead flood lights are switched on only for leaving the site after the display, to keep people safe while they exit. Loud noise and bright lights may come from the main stage only, under sound regulations.
Is the North Lakes carols site accessible, and is there a parents room?
| Question | Answer on the event page |
|---|---|
| Wheelchairs and prams | Kinsellas Sports Complex is wheelchair accessible; the main entrance is a ramp and the site is mostly flat, but the whole site is grass, and rain can make wheelchair and pram navigation harder |
| Accessible toilet | One permanent accessible toilet on site |
| Parents room | Yes, a private room next to the Event Information tent and first aid |
| Quiet zone | No; the site is relatively small with no major noise concerns |
| First aid | Trained first aiders on site; ask event staff or a volunteer |
What if it rains?
The event goes ahead in rain. If rain causes a safety issue, the program or festival elements may change. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, the organisers say they will notify people through the Christmas City of Moreton Bay Facebook page.
Where are the other Moreton Bay carols?
| Carols | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakes | Saturday 5 December | Kinsellas Sports Complex, 1 Innovation Place, North Lakes |
| Caboolture | Sunday 6 December | QSEC, 1010 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture |
| Redcliffe Peninsula | Sunday 13 December | Clontarf Beach State High School, 237 King Street, Clontarf |
| Pine Rivers | Saturday 19 December | Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine |
If you would rather have on-site parking and a station nearby, see our Pine Rivers carols guide and our Caboolture carols guide, which has a free shuttle.
Sources
- City of Moreton Bay: North Lakes Christmas Carols (date, hours, venue, contact)
- Visit Moreton Bay: North Lakes Christmas Carols (parking, fireworks, rules, accessibility)
Featured image: The North Lakes entrance monument (photo: Orderinchaos / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with City of Moreton Bay or Tourism and Events Moreton Bay. Times and rules can change; check the organisers’ pages before you leave.