St nicholas precinct
ST NICHOLAS PRECINCT
This Christmas, the revitalised urban heart of our city will again evoke the spirit of the season with a spectacular lighting installation.
The Nicholas Street Precinct will transform into an experiential atmosphere of lights, colour and magical moments.
Gather your family and friends to experience live entertainment, select market stalls and food. Entry is free.
Come and explore the Nicholas Street Precinct during the most wonderful time of the year!
Please note:
- There will be a limited selection of food vendors on site, why not make a night of it and dine out at an Ipswich restaurant before or after your visit
- 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
- Sensory Friendly Night is Tuesday 12 December
event details
Friday 8 – Sunday 17 December
St Nicholas Precinct Full Program
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Christmas Lights Competition Winner’s Announcement | Market Stalls open
6.00pm – 7.30 pm Roving Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir Carollers at Top of Town and Nicholas Street
6.30 pm – 9.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 8.15 pm Entertainment at d’Arcy Doyle Place by Tammy Mathieson
6.30 pm – 8.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Ally and Sarah
8.40 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by DJ Gav
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmar Stage by Estelle Synot
7.35 pm – 8.20 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir
8.45 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmar Stage by DJ Gav
SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 8.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Brassall Carols Orchestra
8.45 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by ConChord
MONDAY 11 DECEMBER
SENIORS NIGHT with pre-organised drop off access for registered contacts. Market stalls or food trucks won’t be available on this evening.
6.00 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Ipswich Model Band
7.10 pm – 7.55 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Fusion Arts
8.15 pm – 9.00 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Elizabeth Masu, Mikayla Barratt and Robert Shearer
TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER
SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHT with adaptions made to the activation for quieter environment including a dedicated sensory tent for those seeking a more calm and relaxed experience. No market stalls or food trucks will be on site for this evening.
6.00 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.00 pm – 6.45pm Entertainment by Brooke Austen with AUSLAN Interpreter
7.15 pm – 8.00 pm Entertainment by Brooke Austen with AUSLAN Interpreter
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm Quiet hour
WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER
3.00 pm – 7.00 pm IHF Giving Day Activation
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls open
6.00 – 8.30 pm The Grinch roving meet and greet
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Dance Artistry
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
7.00 pm – 7.45 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Miner Chords
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Tammy Mathieson
THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls open
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Louie Galman
7.15 pm – 8.00 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Cambrian Youth Choir
8.25 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by DJ Gav
FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 8.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Ally and Sarah
7.00 pm A Classical Christmas: Ipswich Junior String Ensemble free performance at St. Paul’s Church
8.45 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by the Salvation Army Band
SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls open
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 8.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Ipswich City Big Band
8.30 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage
SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER
5.00 pm Hotel Commonwealth Pop Up | Food trucks
6.00 pm Market Stalls open
6.30 pm St Nicholas Precinct lights on
6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by Jesse Kupper Trio
7.50 pm – 9.30 pm Entertainment on Tulmur Stage by No Way Jose
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