Competition Dates
Opens Monday 16th November and closes Friday 11th December
Entries Close In
- 25
- 16
- 45
Light up Ballarat and spread the Christmas cheer!
Are you decorating your house this Christmas?
Then make sure to register your details below for our 2026 Christmas Lights Map!
Each entrant will have the chance to win a $200 cash prize, plus your display will appear on our Christmas Map so that the whole community can enjoy the magic!
How to join:
Create your festive light display.
Register below and upload a photo by Friday 11 December.
Voting:
Public voting runs Saturday 12 – Thursday 17 December.
Two winners:
Community Choice (public votes) – $200 cash
Judges’ Choice (3BA panel decision) – $200 cash
Winners announced on 3BA, Friday 18 December
Explore:
The Christmas Lights Map is free to view and will be updated throughout the registration phase.
After the registration phase the final map will then stay live on our site until Thursday 31 December.
Plenty of time to tour Ballarat’s best displays!
Get involved and register today!
T’s and C’s apply – all entrants must be 18+ to enter
The 3BA Christmas Lights Map is all thanks to Toyland Wendouree
