Illustration of a snowy street at dusk with glowing string lights on houses and trees and a family and snowman by a fence (Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light)
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Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light

Visitors can stroll along Pitt Street Mall underneath a suspended Christmas light canopy. The installation features 80,000 lights and ten 2-metre-high stars glistening in an endless array of programmable colours.

Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 All ages Free.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Every day, 6pm to 11:55pm.

Neighborhood

Sydney CBD

Location

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Pitt Street Mall · Pitt Street, between Market and King Streets, Sydney NSW 2000 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors enjoying a festive city stroll

Vibe

Festive and colourful

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Walk along Pitt Street Mall to see the suspended lights and stars overhead.
  • Allow time to look up as you stroll beneath the canopy and take in its lights and stars.
  • The installation is outdoors, so dress for the conditions while visiting the mall.
  • The lights are on daily during the installation's season, so you can include the walk in a city visit.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry.
  • New this year: the lights will display programmable colours.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors see at the Canopy of Light?

You can stroll beneath a suspended canopy featuring 80,000 lights and ten two-metre-high stars.

What's new about the lights this season?

For the first time, they will display an endless array of programmable colours.

Is the installation available every day?

Yes, it is open daily throughout its run.

Can families visit?

The event is tagged as family-friendly, and visitors can walk beneath the lights along Pitt Street Mall.

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