Christmas on the Avenue
OneSteel Christmas Pageant 2026
Whyalla’s much-loved Christmas on the Avenue is back with the event set to take place on Saturday, 21 November.
Festivities will begin with the OneSteel Christmas Pageant along Nicolson Avenue, before the celebrations continue into Civic Park with the After Pageant Market event, coordinated by the Whyalla Show Society. An event for all with local makers and creatives along with food and beverage vendors.
This years Carols event, also coordinated by the Whyalla Show Society will take place on Saturday 12 December at Civic Park.
This year’s Christmas on the Avenue is being delivered by a collaborative working group made up of local organisations and there’s still room for more.
Businesses and community groups interested in playing a role are encouraged to get involved. If you are interested, please contact Event Coordinator Ryan Sutherland at ryan.sutherland@whyalla.sa.gov.au or phone 8640 3444.
You can read our launch media release here.
Event details:
Christmas on the Avenue – OneSteel Christmas Pageant
Nicolson Avenue (from Russell Street to Ekblom Street)
Saturday 21 November 2026
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Road Closure:
Please be aware of the of the road closure in place between 3pm - 7pm while the Christmas on the Avenue event takes place.
Float and Participant Information
Participant form available here
Applications are now closed (as of Friday, Oct 23) for the 2026 Christmas Pageant Float Incentive Program. The incentive gave Whyalla groups a helping hand to get their festive creations rolling.
Local businesses, schools, sporting clubs and community groups were encouraged to apply for financial support or supplies to help build and decorate a float for the 2026 Whyalla Christmas Pageant.
The pageant float incentive program is made possible thanks to the generous support from Whyalla Business and Tourism, HOPE Whyalla and Whyalla City Council.
Steelcity Toy Run
Event details:
Steelcity Toy Run
Whyalla Recreational Centre
9.30am meet - 10am Stands Up
Riders to meet at the Whyalla Recreational Centre at 9.30am, stands up at 10am.
More information on the event and other activations and the ride route/ map to come.
After Pageant Market
The After Pageant Market will be coordinated by the Whyalla Show Society.
Event details:
After Pageant Market
Civic Park
4.30pm - 7.00pm
Are you a food and beverage vendor or market stall holder and want to be a part of the After Pageant Market?
Register your interest now by completing the application form below and returning this to the Whyalla Show Society.
For more information contact whyallashowp@outlook.com
Vendor and market stall holder online form available here
Markets, stalls and vendors list:
Nomads: Food and drinks
Blended: Hot and cold drinks, bacon and egg rolls, burgers, steak sandwiches, BLT, toasties, cookies, slices
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS): Sausage sizzle, egg and bacon sandwiches, Hamburgers, drinks
Mt Laura Lions club of Whyalla: Hot chips, donuts, drinks
Seahorse Entertainment: Light up toys, squishy toys, Novelty toys
The Spine Hub: Free spinal checks
Boomerang bags: Shopping bags, gift and bottle bags, drawstring bags etc
Painted Choas by CJ: Face painting
Why Day: 3D printed Christmas gifts
Muv’s: Handmade fabric items and macrame
Rotary of Whyalla: Hot chips and gravy, hotdogs, donuts
WRWSA: Fairy floss, lollies, drinks
Whyalla Jumping Castles: Jumping castles and disco tent
Eats and Treats: Christmas novelties and confectionary
Whimsical crafts: Crystals, hand made jewellery, tarot decks, macrame wall hangers, sun catches, car mirror hangers
Unique creation by Angelique: Handmade cards, mugs, glasses, kids novelty items, book marks, #D printed items, lanterns, money boxes, hair accessories, lamps, candles. Rope art, gift packs
Lucee designs: Pet products
Tilt Renewables: Wind farm information
SR Collection: Asian clothes, handbags, potted plants
KESAB: Waste and recover information
Q'T Gifts and Crafts: Laser cut and sublimation gifts and crafts, Christmas themed painted wood ornaments, painted pots and vases
Sponsors
A big thank you to our major sponsors and working group for making these events possible.
