Stable in the City

NEW! - Event Dates for 2026
December 3 - 5, 2026

New! - Event Times
Thur & Fri: 5:30 - 9:00pm
Saturday: 3:00 - 9:00pm

NEW! - 4 Locations across the CBD
1. YWAM Youth Precinct - Main Hub
2. Sacred Heart Cathedral
3. St Andrews Presbyterian / TCCM Church
4. Flinders Street (Near City Lane)

Main Hub
The Nativity Story

YWAM Cafe Youth Precinct
The Nativity Story


312 Walker Street, Townsville CBD


Experience the Nativity Story like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy markets, food trucks, entertainment and hospitality!

Additional Locations
December 3 - 5


Stable in the City

Walking Trail



Don’t just stop at Stable in the City, continue to the following locations for more Christmas cheer!

Sacred Heart Cathedral
Dynamic Lighting and Music


270 Stanley Street, Townsville CBD


Spectacular projection mapping and light installations. Enjoy live music, and performances

St Andrews Presbyterian & TCCM Carols and JC Action


119 Wills Street, Townsville CBD

Exciting BMX and skate demonstrations, community carols, creative activities for the kids.

Flinders Street (Lane) Window Shop Fronts


Flinders Street, Townsville CBD



Enjoy creative performers, festive shopfront displays and warm atmospheric lighting

Plan Your Experience - Stable in the City (December 3 - 5)
Walking Trail and Shuttle Service Map

Each option is a short 5 - 10 minute walk from the other. A shuttle service will be made available for families with young children, the elderly and those with disability.

St Andrews Presbyterian & TCCM Church to Sacred Heart Cathedral

Option 1

Option 2

Sacred Heart Cathedral to YWAM Cafe & Youth Precinct

Option 3

YWAM Cafe & Youth Precinct to Flinders Lane

Option 4

Flinders Lane to St Andrews Presbyterian & TCCM Church

Learn More

If you have questions about Stable in the City, how to get around or timing for the Shuttle Service, reach out to our friendly team.