Perth is officially counting down to its biggest night of festive celebration, with the 54th annual Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant set to light up the city in less than four weeks.
Young Stars Ready to Shine
The spectacle, scheduled for 7pm on Saturday, December 6, will see dozens of Australia's finest performers transform St Georges Terrace into a winter wonderland. Among the talented acts are young dancers from the Jody Marshall Dance Company.
For 11-year-old Charlie Davis, a pageant veteran of five years, the event is the highlight of the season. "I like seeing all of the Christmas decorations, and everyone dancing together and having fun," Charlie shared. "I love seeing all of the costumes and being on TV — that's fun."
Her fellow dancer, eight-year-old Sana Aleksoski, is equally enthusiastic, promising attendees "a really great night." While the choreography remains a closely guarded secret, Sana said she is most looking forward to "seeing everything and (hearing) all of the music that is playing."
A Line-Up of Festive Favourites
The pageant will feature a star-studded cast designed to delight all ages. Beloved children's entertainer Emma Memma is set to return for her second consecutive year.
They will be joined by a host of familiar faces from Summer Bay, with Home and Away stars James Stewart, Ada Nicodemou, Tristan Gorey, and Kyle Shilling all making an appearance.
Adding a retro vibe to the festivities, the vocal sensation 60 Four will make their pageant debut. The four-man tribute act, famous for their 60s hits, are fresh from a stunning performance at this year's Telethon.
The Main Event: Santa's Arrival
Of course, the evening would not be complete without the guest of honour. Santa Claus himself will make the long journey from the North Pole to greet children from his iconic red sleigh.
The anticipation is already building for ten-year-old dancer Selena Mesiha, who confessed she is "very excited" for the big night. When asked about her Christmas wishes, she had a simple, sweet request: "(I hope I get) any form of sour candy."
With a dazzling mix of dance, music, celebrity guests, and the magic of Santa, the 2025 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant is poised to be an unmissable event that officially kicks off the holiday season in Western Australia.
