As the afternoon winds down, the energy kicks up a notch. On Friday and Saturday nights, fire twirlers and LED dancers will light up the beachfront precinct with glowing live performances from 6:00–9:00 pm, bringing an unexpected sense of after-dark theatrics to your Christmas shopping spree or dinner plans.
Mark your calendars – Paradise Centre is bringing a huge weekend of Christmas-themed fun to Surfers Paradise
Nov 19, 2025, updated Nov 19, 2025
Paradise Centre is kicking the festive season into gear with a three-day Christmas takeover from Friday December 12 through to Sunday December 14. The beachside precinct will come alive with extended shopping hours, eye-catching performances and fun-filled festive moments, creating a lively atmosphere that makes the countdown to Christmas even more exciting. Ready for a weekend stacked with seasonal sparkle? This is the one to mark in your calendar.
First up, drop into the free Christmas Beach Baub-BALL Workshops outside Newsextra daily from December 12–14. Running from 1:00–4:00 pm, the sessions give kids (and enthusiastic grown-ups) the chance to decorate their own bauble using stencils, paint markers and ribbon. Paradise Centre’s Christmas helpers will be roaming for photos and festive fun – and with sessions every 30 minutes, booking ahead is highly recommended.
Adding to the fun, the all-new Christmas Flicks & Fireworks hits the Surfers Paradise beachfront – just metres from Paradise Centre – on Friday December 12 and Saturday December 13, blending twilight markets, outdoor movies and fireworks in one festive sweep. Make a night of it by grabbing some last-minute Christmas gifts at Paradise Centre, then swing by the all-new Pappa Flock, Wendy’s or your favourite eatery to pick up dinner or takeaway treats for a beach picnic. Then at 7:00 pm, settle in for free beachfront films – The Santa Clause on Friday and Elf on Saturday – before the sky lights up with 8:30 pm fireworks on both evenings.
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And on Saturday December 13, there’s even more to look forward to. The first 400 people who sign up to the Paradise Centre newsletter will walk away with either a surprise $20 retailer voucher or a Paradise Centre inflatable pool ring – simply swing by the Dive into Christmas desk near Newsextra between 1:00–7:00 pm to sign up.
When it’s time to refuel, Paradise Centre’s dining line-up has every taste covered – from Italian at Enzo’s Cucina and bold Mexican bites at El Camino Cantina to burgers at Wahlburgers, coastal-inspired plates at La Playa, modern Thai at Nahm Talay Thai and classic American feasts at TGI Fridays. Be sure to finish the night with a scoop from Gelato Messina, Royal Copenhagen or Ben & Jerry’s.
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This article was written in partnership with our good friends at Paradise Centre.