Illustration of a choir in red robes holding candles on church steps while a crowd listens in the snow (Lessons & Carols)
Christmas Shows

Lessons & Carols

Visitors experience a bespoke Lessons and Carols program performed by the Chamber Singers, organist David Drury, and conductor Brett Weymark. Traditional carols such as Gustav Holst's In the Bleak Midwinter and Herbert Howells' A Spotless Rose are interspersed with readings reflecting on harmony and collaboration. The performance also invites the audience to participate in singalong favourites like O Come, All Ye Faithful.

Dec 18 – Dec 19, 2026 Suitable for 8+

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Full general admission $44; concession general admission $40; under 30 ticket $30. A booking fee of $8.95 per transaction applies.

Hours

Sydney: 7pm Friday 18 December; Goulburn: 2pm Saturday 19 December.

Neighborhood

Sydney CBD

Location

Sydney, NSW 2000 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas music and choral concert enthusiasts

Vibe

Reflective and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose the Sydney or Goulburn performance when booking, since each ticket admits you to only one concert.
  • Book the performance that suits your plans using its separate Sydney or Goulburn ticket option.
  • Arrive ready to join the audience singalongs, including “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Good King Wenceslas.”
  • Consider the concession or under-30 ticket category if you qualify.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Under-30 tickets are available.
  • The Sydney and Goulburn performances are on different days and at different venues.
  • This season features a new bespoke program with a philosophical twist.

Links & Contact

Run by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can audiences expect from the program?

Traditional carols are interspersed with readings about Christmas, harmony and collaboration, alongside audience singalongs.

Which carols are included?

The program includes “Coventry Carol,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Wexford Carol” and “A Spotless Rose,” plus singalongs such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Good King Wenceslas.”

Who performs the concert?

Brett Weymark conducts, David Drury plays organ and the Chamber Singers perform.

Can I choose between different performances?

Yes. A ticket admits you to one performance: the Sydney concert or the Goulburn concert.

Is there a concession or younger-audience ticket option?

Concession tickets and an under-30 ticket are offered.

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