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Santa's Arrival at Pacific Fair

Visitors can celebrate the start of the holiday season with a festive live show and Christmas entertainment. The event features a Christmas parade welcoming Santa, followed by Santa photos at Santa's Golden Palace.

What to Expect

Holiday event featuring a Christmas live show and parade.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Broadbeach Waters

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Pacific Fair

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Pacific Fair
Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach, QLD 4218
Broadbeach Waters, QLD

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free Santa’s Arrival event.
  • Hours: 9:30am - Christmas Live Experience; 10:00am - Christmas Parade; 11:00am - Christmas Live Experience; 12:30pm - Santa Photos commence.

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive early or secure a spot on Level 1, as both are recommended for the best viewing.
  • Plan to catch one of the two Christmas Live Experience sessions if you want to see the show.
  • Allow time for the Christmas Parade, which is a separate part of the event program.
  • If you want a Santa photo, make your way to Santa’s Golden Palace when photos commence.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa’s Arrival event is free.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during Santa’s Arrival?

The event features a Christmas live show, a parade, Christmas entertainment and Santa photos at Santa’s Golden Palace.

Is Santa’s Arrival free to attend?

Yes, the Santa’s Arrival event is free. The information provided does not clarify whether Santa photos have a separate charge.

How can I get a good view of the parade and show?

Arrive early or secure a spot on Level 1 for the best viewing.

Can I take photos with Santa?

Santa photos take place at Santa’s Golden Palace.

Are there multiple live show sessions?

Yes. The Christmas Live Experience is scheduled twice, alongside the parade and Santa photos.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team