Last updated: 11 November 2024
Can't wait for the holidays in Greystanes? Check out our guide to all the festive happenings! For Greystanes connoisseurs and novices alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.
Popular events this season include the Martin Place Christmas Tree, a stunning sight with its dazzling lights standing tall in the city centre. The Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light adds a magical touch with its vibrant, twinkling displays overhead. And the Sydney Opera House Christmas Concert is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a spectacular showcase of seasonal music against a breathtaking backdrop. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Greystanes Holiday Light Displays
Martin Place Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- Tallest Christmas tree in NSW with 110,000 LED lights and 15,000 flowers.
- Description
- The Martin Place Christmas tree is the tallest in NSW, adorned with over 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star, and 330 glossy baubles. The tree's 800 branches are dressed with 15,000 flowers representing nine different Australian flowers. A different choir sings carols by the tree every night, and the area is illuminated with a kaleidoscope of colours and decorative lights every 15 minutes from 8pm to midnight.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : Martin Place Christmas Tree
Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light display on historic marketplace buildings.
- Description
- Pitt Street Mall is transformed into a dazzling spectacle with 80,000 LED lights and 10 stunning 2-meter high stars, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere perfect for shopping and enjoying the holiday season.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : Pitt Street Mall Canopy of Light
Greystanes Holiday Markets and Shopping
The Rocks Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- European-inspired market with handcrafted gifts and diverse culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Rocks Christmas Market transforms George and Playfair Streets into a vibrant holiday destination, offering bespoke gifts, local art, gourmet street food, and live music.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : The Rocks Christmas Market
Le Jolly Christmas NIGHT Market
- What to Expect
- European-style Christmas market with gourmet food and live jazz music.
- Description
- Le Jolly Christmas NIGHT Market at Customs House features authentic wood hut chalets, Christmas lights, and snow falling. Enjoy gourmet food like melted cheese stations, oysters with Champagne pairing, and crêpes. Sip on curated local wines and sparkling wines at the Jolly Bars while grooving to classic Christmas jazz music under the giant Christmas tree.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : Le Jolly Christmas NIGHT Market
Central Coast Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Intimate, curated market with unique handmade creations.
- Description
- The Central Coast Christmas Fair is a family-friendly event featuring live music, dancing elves, and a variety of market stalls selling handmade gifts and seasonal items. Enjoy delicious food, face painting, and activities for kids, all set in the heart of Gosford.
- Where
- Central Coast | More Info : Central Coast Christmas Fair
Greystanes Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Sydney Opera House Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Live orchestra and choir performance with stunning choreography and costumes.
- Description
- The Sydney Opera House Christmas Concert features a live orchestra, choir, and 40 dazzling dancers performing your favorite Christmas songs in a spectacular holiday tradition.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : Sydney Opera House Christmas Concert
Carols by the Sea at Bondi Beach
- What to Expect
- Community event with local performers and festive activities.
- Description
- Join the Bondi community for a sparkly evening of entertainment at Carols by the Sea, featuring Christmas songs with special guest Emma Pask, jazz trio Cool Yule, the Australian Girls Choir, and the fabulous Bondi Brass. Local young performers will kick off the night, including the Rosebay Secondary School Jazz Band and the School of Arts Academy of Dance. Kids can enjoy free face painting and maybe even a visit from Santa. Gather your family and friends, bring a picnic rug and some nibbles, and settle in for an evening full of song and merriment.
- Where
- Bondi Beach | More Info : Carols by the Sea at Bondi Beach
Carols in the Domain
- What to Expect
- Annual Christmas concert with national and international performers.
- Description
- Carols in the Domain is Australia's most joyous Christmas event, held annually in Sydney's historic Domain. It features national and international performers, festive activities, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : Carols in the Domain
Christmas @ Cahill Park
- What to Expect
- Live music and Santa visit in a family-friendly setting.
- Description
- Join us at Cahill Park for a family-friendly Christmas event featuring live music, food stalls, face painting, and a visit from Santa. The event includes performances by local bands and choirs, making it a delightful evening for all.
- Where
- Wolli Creek | More Info : Christmas @ Cahill Park
The Australian Ballet's The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- The Australian Ballet's The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score and elaborate sets, following Clara's journey from her Christmas Eve celebration to a dream realm where her Nutcracker doll comes to life.
- Where
- Sydney | More Info : The Australian Ballet's The Nutcracker