This Year’s Program
Saturday, 13th December
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Seafront Oval, Pialba
🚧 Gates Open - 3PM:
There will be a wide variety of food and drink vendors to choose from and support. Otherwise feel free to bring along some food and snacks. There will also be a Glowstick Candle stall with all funds raised going to school programs
🎶 PreShow Entertainment
- From 3:30 PM:
While you get comfortable and with, enjoy live music, local talent, dance & family friendly activations leading up to the official welcome at 5:45pm
🎶 Main Program - The Hervey Bay Carols - 6 PM:
A Joyful lineup of traditional and modern carols led by the Hervey Bay Combined Churches Team with guests & plenty of festive fun including a special visit from Santa.
🎤 Special Guest Performer — Bella Taylor Smith
We're thrilled to welcome Bella Taylor Smith as this year's special guest performer.
🎆 Active Agents Fireworks Finale - 8 PM:
Celebrate the close of another awesome Christmas Celebration with a spectacular fireworks display thanks to our friends at Active Agents
Bella Taylor Smith
The Voice of Australia 2024 Winner
Bella is an artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Sydney, Australia — now living in Nashville, Tennessee. After winning The Voice Australia in 2021, Bella released her ARIA-nominated pop EP, showcasing her powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting.
Over the past few years, she has toured with some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Jeremy Camp, PENTATONIX, and Riley Clemmons, performing across both the Pop and Christian music scenes.
Her music has since been streamed and viewed over 50 million times across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, reaching listeners in more than 200 countries. Bella continues to inspire audiences globally with her authenticity and faith-filled message through music.
Her latest single, “Forever & Amen,” is out now!
🌟 Important Info
🐶 No Pets: Only registered assistance dogs are permitted.
🚭 Smoke, Vape, Alcohol & Drug-Free Event: For the safety and enjoyment of all, these items are strictly prohibited.
🎒 Bag Checks: Bags and eskies will be checked upon entry.
🎥 Photography & Filming: By entering, attendees consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be recorded, please advise our photographer or videographer on site.
Prohibited Items Include
Weapons, alcohol, bikes, scooters, skateboards, glass, laser pointers, tents/marquees, cameras with detachable lenses, fireworks, large torches, selfie sticks, balloons or helium items, and any item considered harmful.
🎉 Event Logistics
📍 Location: Seafront Oval, Pialba
🕓 Arrival: Gates open 3:00 PM – we recommend arriving early to secure a good spot.
⚫Optional Gold Coin Donation upon entry
⚫Blanket/Rug area at the front, Chair/Rug area behind.
⚫ Most stalls will have EFTPOS (no ATM onsite).
⚫ Candle glow sticks and songbooks available for purchase.
⚫ Online songbook available closer to the event at www.herveybaycarols.com
🚗 Road Closures
The Esplanade will be closed from Main Street Roundabout to Taylor Street from 2:00 PM. Carpooling or rideshares are encouraged.
♿ Accessibility
The Esplanade will be closed from Main Street Roundabout to Taylor Street from 2:00 PM. Carpooling or rideshares are encouraged.