when: 06 December 2025 | venue: Cockle Bay | cost: FREE | address: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/cockle-bay-christmas-spectacular
published: 04 Dec 2025, 5 min read
This year, the festive season is hitting Darling Harbour with a splash! Don't miss the brand new Cockle Bay Christmas Spectacular-the perfect moment for a truly unforgettable waterfront celebration.Forget the sleigh-this is Sydney! Santa is ditching the reindeer and arriving at Cockle Bay by jet ski for a high-octane entrance. The big man will head straight into the crowds, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to grab a festive photo!
Expect to see incredible elves on jet-packs soaring high over the sparkling water, followed by a festive marching band ringing in the holiday cheer. Throughout the day, a live DJ will be spinning the best summer tunes to keep the energy up, but be sure to look out for a surprise did someone say - Santa flash mob? The grand finale will feature a stunning Christmas special fireworks display that lights up the sky over Cockle Bay.Key times:
- 4:10pm: First jet-pack show
- 4:30pm: Santa's arrival
- 8:40pm: Second jet-pack show
- 9pm: Fireworks
Discover what else is happening in Darling Harbour this Christmas.
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This year, the festive season is hitting Darling Harbour with a splash! Don't miss the brand new Cockle Bay Christmas Spectacular-the perfect moment for a truly unforgettable waterfront celebration.Forget the sleigh-this is Sydney! Santa is ditching the reindeer and arriving at Cockle Bay by jet ski for a high-octane entrance. The big man will head straight into the crowds, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to grab a festive photo!
Expect to see incredible elves on jet-packs soaring high over the sparkling water, followed by a festive marching band ringing in the holiday cheer. Throughout the day, a live DJ will be spinning the best summer tunes to keep the energy up, but be sure to look out for a surprise did someone say - Santa flash mob? The grand finale will feature a stunning Christmas special fireworks display that lights up the sky over Cockle Bay.Key times:
- 4:10pm: First jet-pack show
- 4:30pm: Santa's arrival
- 8:40pm: Second jet-pack show
- 9pm: Fireworks
Discover what else is happening in Darling Harbour this Christmas.
Go see Cockle Bay Christmas Spectacular 2025.
Cockle Bay Christmas Spectacular 2025 is on 06 December 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/cockle-bay-christmas-spectacular.
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