07/11/2025
It’s going to be tree-mendous!
Get ready for a burst of festive cheer as the City of Albany flips the switch on its Christmas lights, unveiling three joyful installations in the CBD from Thursday, 20 November through the holiday season.
This year’s displays pack a yule-tide punch with three high-impact installations. In Alison Hartman Gardens, you’ll find a 3m illuminated koala in a Santa hat, perfect for a koala-ty Christmas photo moment. Nearby, a 3m glowing kangaroo will be bouncing spirits sky-high, while Town Square will sparkle under the glow of a 7m tall Christmas tree wrapped in a glowing red ribbon (fir real!).
The lights will officially switch on at 6pm, adding to the magic of Thursdays on York, a City-supported CBD Activation Project, led by the ACCI, featuring live entertainment, carollers, market stalls, food vans, inflatables and family fun.
While we’ve trimmed back from a full trail this year due to increasing costs, the City has focused on delivering a smaller number of high-impact displays within the approved budget. The result is a concentrated burst of Christmas joy in the heart of Albany.
So mark your calendars, gather your elves, and come and light up the night with us.
