Mapleton’s most anticipated festive celebration, the Mapleton Christmas Concert, formerly known as Light the Lights– will return to Mapleton State School on Friday December 5 2025, bringing the community together for an evening of music, colour and Christmas cheer.
Presented by the Mapleton and District Community Association (MADCA), the event has grown from a humble light-switching ceremony into a vibrant showcase of local talent and intergenerational connection.
This year’s concert features performances by popular Sunshine Coast band Girl Friday along with heart-warming appearances by the Range Community Kindergarten and the Mapleton Choir.
The event remains a true community collaboration, with groups including the Mapleton Men’s Shed and the Rural Fire Brigade helping bring the night to life and, as always, assisting with the grand arrival of Santa Claus, a highlight eagerly awaited by children and adults alike.
Running from 5pm to 8pm, the evening also includes live entertainment from Miss Donna’s Be Amazed Entertainment face painting, and a festive fancy-dress parade for children.
The night will culminate in the official lighting of the Tree of Lights marking the start of Christmas on the Range.