ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT
Friday 12 December - Sunday 21 December 2025
St Nicholas Precinct Presented by Ipswich Festivals in partnership with Ray White AKG
Celebrate the wonder of Christmas in the heart of our city at the Nicholas Street Precinct!
This festive season, the precinct will sparkle with a breathtaking lighting installation, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with colour, vibrancy, and wonder.
Gather your family and friends to experience live entertainment, select market stalls and delicious restaurants nearby. Entry is free.
Join us at Nicholas Street Precinct during the most wonderful time of the year!
ABOUT
Come and explore the Nicholas Street Precinct during the most wonderful time of the year!
Why not make a night of it and dine out at an Ipswich restaurant before or after your visit.
Please note:
- Amateur photographers who utilise tripods are asked to avoid peak times and be mindful of other visitors
- This site is wheelchair and pram accessible
- Whilst dogs are allowed in the precinct we ask the owners to use their discretion given the busy nature of the event
- Low sensory night is Monday 15 December 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Friday 12 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Fusion Arts Con Chord DJ R.A.D |
Saturday 13 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Cambrian Youth Choir Melissa Western and the Moxie Crew Melissa Western and the Moxie Crew |
Sunday 14 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Ipswich City Big Band Ipswich City Big Band DJ Gav |
Monday 15 December 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm 7.00 pm – 7.45 pm 8.00 pm – 8.45 pm |
Stelle Stelle Reflectiv |
Tuesday 16 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Ayyvs Tammy Mathieson Damien J. Johnson |
Wednesday 17 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Ipswich RSL Stage Band MER-RY Trio Vintage Belles |
Thursday 18 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Bundamba Salvation Army Band Ally and Sarah Ally and Sarah |
Friday 19 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Tristan James as ELVIS Franky Smart Franky Smart |
Saturday 20 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Brassall Carols Band Groove Street Groove Street |
Sunday 21 December 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm 8.30 pm – 9.15 pm |
Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir The Swich Band The Swich Band |
MARKET PROGRAM
Friday 12 December
| Balloon Crew2U Pearly Haze Homemade Crafts and Christmas Gifts Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Ungermann Brothers |
Saturday 13 December
| Balloon Crew2U Pearly Haze Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Ungermann Brothers |
Sunday 14 December
| Balloon Crew2U Figurines for Fun Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Ungermann Brothers |
Tuesday 16 December
| Balloon Crew2U Diana Crochet Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Cozy Creations by Jade Ungermann Brothers |
Wednesday 17 December
| Tivity Diana Crochet Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Cozy Creations by Jade Ungermann Brothers |
Thursday 18 December
| Tivity Sugar Nostalgia Candles Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Cozy Creations by Jade Ungermann Brothers |
Friday 19 December
| Tivity Sugar Nostalgia Candles Homemade Crafts and Christmas Gifts Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Cozy Creations by Jade Ungermann Brothers |
Saturday 20 December
| Tivity Baked By Brooke Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Cozy Creations by Jade Ungermann Brothers |
Sunday 21 December
| Tivity Baked By Brooke Imbibis Sister Bake Co and Travelling Fudge Ungermann Brothers |
GETTING HERE
St Nicholas Precinct is located in the Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich, QLD 4305.
The precinct is a hop, skip and a jump away from all major transport terminals and road networks and is home to a dedicated undercover car park with over 1,000 spaces, up to 3-hours free on weekdays, and free on weekends.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN OR BUS?
Take the train to Ipswich Station (on Bell Street, directly opposite Metro Ipswich Central) or jump on a bus to the Bell Street Interchange which is directly across from Nicholas Street. The perfect opportunity to make use of 50 cent fares.
TRAVELLING FROM FURTHER AWAY?
Nicholas Street is a 40-minute drive from Brisbane or a 60-minute drive from the Gold Coast or Toowoomba.
PARKING
Undercover parking is available in the Nicholas Street Precinct (0-3 hours free) accessible from Bremer Street, Ipswich. For directions use the following search:
Google Maps: 1 Nicholas Street, Union Place
Apple Maps: Union Place Mall
In-Car Navigation: 6 Bremer Street, Ipswich (car park) or 1 Union Place, Ipswich (building)
Take any lift from the carpark to Ground Floor (Tulmur Place).
Alternatively paid street parking is available in most areas of Ipswich Central.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Accessible parking is available to disability parking permit holders both in on-street parking and in the undercover carpark of the precinct.
LOW SENSORY
Monday 15 December 2025 – 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
A special evening at the magical Christmas lighting installation, St Nicholas Precinct, for those seeking a gentler, sensory-friendly experience. With a quieter environment and dedicated low sensory tent, this evening allows more families to experience the joy of Christmas.
DINING OUT
Why not get everyone together and book in at a local restaurant during your St Nicholas Precinct visit? Ipswich is home to a wealth of dining options both within the St Nicholas Precinct and surrounds.
View select dining options here
EVENT DETAILS
Friday 12 – Sunday 21 December 2025
Light display from 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm nightly
(Low sensory night Monday 15 December 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm)
Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich
FREE
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