Sydney's Best Christmas Lights

Your guide to find Sydney's best Christmas light displays this festive season.

Sydney lights up beautifully each December with a huge variety of Christmas Lights. From understated fairy lights to blindingly bright displays and full-blown Christmas wonderland walkthroughs, there is no shortage of Christmas lights right across Sydney. Here’s our guide to help you find Sydney's best Christmas lights.

📍 North Shore

⭐ St Ives & Upper North Shore

• 26 Nicholson Avenue, St Ives – classic big lights display supporting charity.

• Borgnis St, Davidson - huge, interactive walk through display

• Hall Road, Hornsby

• Ryan Ave, Hornsby Heights

⭐ Mosman

• Prince Albert Avenue, Mosman – one of Sydney’s staple Christmas light streets.

• 2 Magic Grove, Mosman – giant Santa, music and bubbles — great for kids.

⭐ Northern Beaches

• Gondola Rd, Narrabeen – various houses participating right along the street, great for an evening walk.

⭐ Willoughby & Lower North Shore

• First, Second, Third & Fourth Avenues, Willoughby – great for a festive walk!

• Emmett Street, Crows Nest 

⭐ Other Locations

• 28 Lockwood Street, Asquith – synchronised lights with music.

• Sydney Road (including Brett Ave, Margaret Ave, Plateau Close), Hornsby Heights – around 50 homes decorated.

• 22 Bradfield Road, Lindfield & 22 Adelaide Avenue, East Lindfield – established individual displays.

  
  

📍 Sydney CBD

• Martin Place Christmas Tree & Cross Mall Lighting – Sydney's most iconic Christmas light display.

• St Mary’s Cathedral Projections – nightly façade light projections throughout December.

• Darling Harbour & Darling Square – themed light installations and glowing pathways.

• Queen Victoria Building (QVB) – a stunning festive installation inside the historic shopping centre, complete with animated displays and Christmas decorations.

📍 Inner West (Newtown – Marrickville & Nearby)

• Second Street, Ashbury (nearby Inner West but often visited with Newtown/Marrickville routes) – nearly every house lit up with Christmas lights, many supporting charity efforts.

• Burwood Road, Concord  – 100,000+ lights with music-sync at No.191.

** This information is based on previous year's participants, and on-the-ground Christmas light-viewing from our dedicated team. If you would like to report any changes, or new locations - please email info@neighbourhoodmedia.com.au