Christmas in Geelong officially kicks off at Steampacket Gardens on Saturday 21 November with Denis Walter’s Carols by the Bay and the lighting of the much-loved Floating Christmas Tree. It’s the perfect way for families to come together and celebrate the start of the festive season.

Following the launch, the tree will light up the waterfront every night with a spectacular six-minute sound and light show, running every 15 minutes between 8.30pm and midnight.

This year, look out for exciting new water effects and a dazzling projections!

Want to control the colour of the tree? Head to Steampacket Quay and scan one of the QR codes around the tree for your chance to change the colours of our floating masterpiece.

Can't make it to the waterfront? You can still enjoy the magic from home with our live stream of the tree available here from Saturday 21 November.