Radiance

Next date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 | 08:00 AM to Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | 10:00 PM

Bright colourful lights illuminate a leafy tree at night. — Journey through a spectacle of light and sound in the heart of the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens.

Illuminate your Christmas spirit this December!

November 28 - 24 December 2025

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
100 Spencer Street, West Rockhampton QLD 4700

This season, step into the Toy Maker's workshop!

Beginning on Friday 28 November, Radiance illuminates the Botanic Gardens via an all-new, interactive light and sound show nightly until Christmas Eve.

Under the cover of dark experience immersive light displays, pulsating special effects, interactive zones and custom soundscapes, while crowd favourites such as the reflective Japanese Gardens and bedazzling falling snow return to transport attendees into a Christmas wonderland.

This ticketed event uses holograms, lasers, interactive projections, light sculptures, immersive soundscapes and many other sensory devices to excite the senses and create a magical experience for every visitor. Entry times to Radiance are every 15 minutes and you can explore the illuminating wonderland at your own pace once you have entered.

The must-see event of the holiday season. Gather your family and friends to experience the vivid adventure that is Radiance!

Entry Times

Friday & Saturday nights 6:45pm - Low sensory session
7:00pm - General sessions every 15 minutes until 10:00pm
10:45pm - Botanic Gardens close

Sunday to Thursday nights 6:45pm - Low sensory session
7:00pm - General sessions every 15 minutes until 9:00pm
9:45pm - Botanic Gardens close

Parking Information

General parking: Available along Ann Street in designated car parks (please stay off grass)
Accessible parking: Located on Ann Street (in front of Rockhampton Zoo)
Drop-off zone: 2-minute drop-off available on the corner of Spencer Street and Ann Street (approximately 300m to entry point)

Please note: Due to limited parking and road closures, early arrival is recommended. Carpooling is encouraged where possible.

Important: Tickets must be pre-purchased online.

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