Townsville City Lights

New to Stable NQ from December 2026

Collaborating with the local schools and the Uptown Group, a dynamic collective of businesses located in the CBD, Townsville City Lights is a month-long Christmas activation that builds on the momentum of Stable in the City.

Launching the Christmas season, it presents a city illuminated with story, creativity, joy and light to establish Townsville as a premier regional Christmas destination.

Wander through the CBD from
December 1 - 31 and experience the wonder of Christmas!

Join a Team

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Projection Displays

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Static Lighting

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A Vibrant City

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Shop Front Window Displays

Join a Team ✳︎ Projection Displays ✳︎ Static Lighting ✳︎ A Vibrant City ✳︎ Shop Front Window Displays

Partnering for Purpose.
Activating Townsville’s CBD with Life, Light and Belonging.

2026 Concept

Christmas Window Displays (Dec 1 - 31)

Stable NQ is Connecting Schools and CBD Businesses to Celebrate and Activate the City

Businesses across the CBD are partnering with Stable NQ and Townsville schools to decorate and light up their shopfront windows. Together, we’re empowering young people to creatively share the story of Christmas through vibrant window displays, giving young people the opportunity to showcase their talents while bringing life, hope and festive spirit to the CBD.

Locations to visit on Flinders Street

  • Flinders Lane

  • City Lane

  • Gallivanter Travel

  • Knight Frank

  • Woolworths

  • Citipoint

  • Mackey Wales

  • Sentinel Property Group

  • And so much more!

SIGN UP MY BUSINESS TO DISPLAY
SIGN UP MY SCHOOL TO CREATE

Subject to final regulatory and Council approvals

2026 Concept

Catholic Cathedral

Dynamic Projection Displays (Dec 3 - 5)

Collaborating with Professional Creatives

Stable NQ is collaborating with professional creatives and technical experts to bring stunning projection displays to life during the Stable NQ event. Through the creative use of light, imagery, and storytelling, these dynamic projections will transform faith-based spaces and share the wonder of Christmas in a fresh and engaging way for the whole community.

Stable NQ’s Creative Production Team are working hand in hand with our volunteers, Churches, the Uptown Group and local CBD businesses to bring these projections to life.

Locations to visit

  • Sacred Heart Cathedral on the Hill
    Dynamic Lighting Display

  • YWAM Townsville
    LED Creative Lighting

2026 Concept

Flinders Lane

Stable NQ is working alongside churches, schools and local CBD businesses to create beautiful static light displays across the city. These vibrant installations celebrate the spirit of Christmas, brighten the streets, and invite the community to explore Townsville’s CBD throughout December, whether driving or wandering through, to experience this immersive festive display.

Locations to visit outside the 4 Stable in the City Hubs include:

  • St James Anglican Cathedral
    See the Cathedral lit up and wander inside to see Nativity Stories from around the world!

  • The Rock Church on Wills Street
    Rock kids have created a starry night light installation, take home your very own Rock Art!

  • Flinders Lane and Flinders Street Shops
    Experience the special Gratitude Tree and Uptown Group lights

  • Townsville City Central Mission
    A beautiful Christmas themed lights display.

Partnering with our Local Churches and CBD 
Businesses

Static Lighting Displays (Dec 1 - 31)

2026 Concept

YWAM Medical Ships Australia

“We believe cities are renewed not only through infrastructure, but through story, experience, belonging and repeat visitation. Stable NQ specialises in creating these conditions
during the Christmas season.”

Stable President - Fiona Cochrane

Join the Stable NQ Team

If you're interested in volunteering with Stable NQ on Townsville City Lights, complete the form with a few details about your skills. We'll review your message and get back to you.