The Lights of Lobethal Festival presented by the RAA.
Created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, this much loved Christmas festival has been lighting up the Lobethal Valley for over sixty years.
Please keep an eye on the Lights of Lobethal Facebook page for regular updates in regards to any weather related event cancellations.
Lobethal is nestled in a picturesque valley in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, approximately 35kms from Adelaide. In the true spirit of Christmas, the Lights of Lobethal Festival has now evolved into the largest community Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere.
Each year the festival begins with an official “Lights On” ceremony where residents will turn on their Christmas lights. Visitors and locals are invited to drive through the town to view the lights on homes and businesses. If you find the footpaths are too crowded, there is actually no need to leave your car, but simply drive slowly along and enjoy the view from your vehicle.
Lobethal Pageant, Opening Night & Official Lights Turned On
Saturday 9 December 2023 | from 7.30pm
The Lobethal Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 9 December at 7:30pm. This enchanting event promises to delight all ages with its magical procession of floats, vibrant displays, and festive spirit.
Carols in the Valley
Sunday 10 December 2023 | 7pm
Immerse yourself in the joyous melodies of the season at Carols in the Valley, a musical extravaganza led by the talented Lobethal Christian Fellowship Orchestra and Choir. Gather at the enchanting Lobethal Lutheran Church for an evening filled with heartwarming carols and sing-alongs. This free event promises to kindle the festive spirit, making it a perfect occasion for families and friends to come together and celebrate the magic of Christmas through music.
Lobethal Living Nativity
8.50pm / 9.20pm Nightly from 10-23 December 2023
Nightly performances at 8:50pm & 9:20pm featuring a traditional re-enactment of the events of the first Christmas. Immerse yourself in the true reason for the season as a collective of the Hills Christian Church Community brings to life the Story of the Nativity. With nightly performances of a traditional re-enactment of the events of the first Christmas, complete with a real baby ‘Jesus’ and a large menagerie of animals, the Living Nativity is a shining light and perennial favourite in the festival calendar. Go along and experience for yourself the True Story of Christmas.
Christmas Markets
Saturday 9-29 December 2023 (closed Christmas Day), open nightly 4pm – 10pm
Get into the festive spirit at the Lobethal Centennial Hall Christmas Markets, where the air is filled with the delightful scent of holiday treats and the stalls are adorned with festive decorations. Explore a winter wonderland of crafts, gifts, and local goodies, making it the perfect place to find unique treasures for your loved ones. Enjoy a heart warming shopping experience that captures the magic of Christmas.
Please keep an eye on the Lights of Lobethal Facebook page for regular updates in regards to any weather related event cancellations.
Lobethal Lights Trail
Saturday 9 – Friday 29 December 2023 | Best viewed after sunset around 8:30pm
Enjoy the festive displays as you drive through the streets of Lobethal. Follow the Christmas Lights Route map to drive the dozens of local streets showcasing individual homes and businesses, jauntily draped in Christmas lights and decorative festive displays. For the best driving experience, please follow all signage to help direct traffic to the best routes on offer. The main road (Mt Torrens Rd) will be activated, encouraging visitors to stop, walk, and explore.
LIGHT TRAIL MAP
More iconic Christmas displays can be found on Christmas Lane. Walk past verandas and enjoy peering into spectacular Christmas windows, with miniature Christmas villages and other Christmas treasures that local Lobethal families have collected over a lifetime. Find more information here.
Please keep an eye on the Lights of Lobethal Facebook page for regular updates in regards to any weather related event cancellations.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the The Lights of Lobethal website or follow their Facebook page for updates.
What: The Lights of Lobethal Festival
When: 9-23 December 2023
Where: Lobethal, Adelaide Hills
Who: Everyone
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Image Source: Lights of Lobethal Festival
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