At a glance
- When
- Sunday 13 December 2026, 4pm to 8pm
- Where
- Clontarf Beach State High School, 237 King Street, Clontarf
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Street parking only; do not block driveways
- Finale
- The evening ends with a fireworks display
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead, and owners must pick up after them
- Who it’s for
- Families on the Redcliffe Peninsula, especially people who can walk to the school grounds
- What to do now
- Plan to walk or find a street spot early, 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
Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols is free and runs from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday 13 December 2026 at Clontarf Beach State High School. Parking is limited to street parking, so walking is the easier option if you live nearby. The evening ends with a fireworks display.
This guide uses the City of Moreton Bay event page and the Visit Moreton Bay listing, both read on 7 November 2026. Clontarf 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 Clontarf Beach State High School at 237 King Street, Clontarf 4019. The council lists a stage program, free family activities, food, a visit from Santa and a fireworks display to finish, and asks people to bring a picnic rug.
| Item | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 13 December 2026 |
| Hours | 4pm to 8pm |
| Place | Clontarf Beach State High School, 237 King Street, Clontarf |
| Cost | Free |
| Presented by | City of Moreton Bay |
| Enquiries | The council’s Moreton Bay carols pages give Tourism and Events Moreton Bay on (07) 3453 1400 |
Where can I park at the Redcliffe carols?
The Visit Moreton Bay FAQ says parking is limited to street parking and asks people to be respectful and not block any driveways. It does not name streets, give a number of spaces or mention a shuttle, and the pages do not list a train station for this venue. The organisers recommend walking if you live close, to reduce congestion.
| Option | What the organisers say |
|---|---|
| Car | Street parking only; do not block driveways |
| Walking | Highly recommended for people who live close |
| Accessible parking | Available, in standard bays close to the site; follow the traffic marshals |
The accessible parking answer is specific: these are standard bays near the event site, not marked accessible bays.
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 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.
Is the Redcliffe carols site accessible, and is there a parents room?
| Question | Answer on the event page |
|---|---|
| Wheelchairs and prams | The school is wheelchair accessible and the event site is mostly flat, but the whole site is grass; rain before or during the event can make wheelchair and pram navigation harder |
| Accessible toilets | Two accessible toilets on site, located on grass |
| Parents room | Yes, a private parents room |
| Quiet zone | No; the site is relatively small with no major noise concerns |
| Loud noise and lights | Possible from the main stage only, managed by the production team under sound regulations |
| 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?
The City of Moreton Bay runs four free carols nights in December 2026, each from 4pm to 8pm.
| 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 |
Pine Rivers has plenty of on-site parking and a station 800 metres away; read our Pine Rivers carols guide if parking looks tight here.
Sources
- City of Moreton Bay: Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols (date, hours, venue, contact)
- Visit Moreton Bay: Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols (parking, rules, accessibility, rain)
Featured image: The red cliffs at Redcliffe (photo: Misaochan2 / 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.