Christmas on John Street
Deck the halls, hang the stockings and get ready for a massive evening of fun, food, fireworks and more when Christmas on John Street returns to the Singleton Town Centre on Friday 4 December 2026 from 6 - 9.30pm.
John Street turns into Santa Claus Lane during this annual family-friendly Christmas celebration, overrun with roving entertainers, performances and other musical acts, food trucks, market stalls, bar and a huge range of free kids' activities.
Santa and Mrs Claus arrive in style, escorted by Singleton firefighters in a vintage 1960's Beford firetruck, before making their way down John Street to Santa’s North Pole Grotto where thanks to Singleton Rotary, families can get free professional photos with the big man in red. The evening finishes off with an epic fireworks display, sponsored by Yancoal.
The night is filled with a huge range of family entertainment, activities, amusements, fun and photo opportunities, plus the chance to check off the shopping list from the market stalls and John Street retailers that stay open late.
What you can expect in 2026:
- A big contingent of local business and community stalls
- Free photos with Santa
- Circus workshops
- Face painting
- Princess activity station
- Jumping castles
- Putt Putt Golf
- Silent Disco
- Singleton Town Band, music by the Demin Duo, DJ
- Performances from local dance schools
- Food + dessert trucks
- 40+ markets stalls
- Bar with local boutique wines and distillery
- Roving performers
- Youth Venue open for activities, icy poles
- Council Sustainability team activity tent
- Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre activation in Burns Lane
- Fireworks set off in Rose Point Park at 9.15pm
Road Closure Notice
To ensure the safe delivery of Christmas on John Street, sections of John Street, Pitt Street, Castlereagh Street and Burns Lane in the Singleton Town Centre will be temporarily closed to traffic from 1 – 11pm on Friday 4 December 2026.
Signposted detours will be in place throughout the closures. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow traffic control directions.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we bring this much-loved community event to life.
Filming and Photography Notice
Please be aware that photography and filming will take place throughout Christmas on John Street to capture the celebrations and promote Council's events and activities.
If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please advise the photographer or videographer directly, or visit the Council Kiosk at the event to speak with Council staff.