Tablelands Christmas Lights Competition 2026

The much-anticipated Tablelands Regional Council’s Christmas Lights Competition is back again for this year.

Entries are open to homes and streets across the Tablelands region, so it’s time to get your home lit up for the spirit of Christmas 2026!

Mayor Kevin Cardew is looking forward to seeing the festive spirit reflected in light displays on houses and gardens across the region and said, “Let’s make the Tablelands ‘light up’ for Christmas like never before”.

“Make your house shine, or even better, get together with your neighbours and nominate your street for the hotly contested ‘best decorated street award!” the Mayor said.

The competition is open to all homes and streets in the Tablelands region. Nominate your home or street by before 9am, Monday 30 November at www.trc.qld.gov.au/christmas-lights.

Once nominations are in, Council will share a list of participating houses and streets so the community can follow the Tablelands Christmas Lights Trail and enjoy the Christmas displays across our community.

Judging will take place between the 3-9 December, and prizes will be awarded to first, second and third for the best residence and best street awards.

The community will also be invited to vote for their favourite ‘Christmas Lights 2026’ decorated home for the coveted ‘People’s Choice Award’, between Thursday 10 December until Monday 14 December.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony 9am Tuesday 15 December at the TRC Chambers Boardroom, 45 Mabel Street, Atherton.

The Tablelands’ community is also invited to support people in need over the Christmas and New Year period through the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Learn more about the appeal and how to donate at www.trc.qld.gov.au/mayors-community-christmas-appeal.

Some of the fabulous entries in the 2025 Tablelands Christmas Lights Competition.