EVENT · ENDS 21 NOVGeelong Waterfront
Christmas Opening Night Geelong 2026: Free, Carols 7pm to 9pm, Tree Lit After, Fireworks About 9:15pm, Flick the Switch Entries Close Noon Thursday 12 November (Geelong, VIC)
The Christmas Opening Night on Saturday 21 November 2026 is free: Denis Walter Carols by the Bay runs from 7pm to 9pm at Steampacket Gardens, followed by a countdown to light the Floating Christmas Tree and fireworks at about 9:15pm. The City of Greater Geelong announced the night on Tuesday 27 October, and children aged 12 and under who live in the municipality have until 12 noon on Thursday 12 November to enter the competition to switch the tree on.