The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain
Visitors can spend the day enjoying family-friendly festive entertainment and exploring the Festival of Food, a Christmas farmers' market-style food village. As night falls, guests sing along to classic carols performed by stars of song, stage, and screen. The evening under the stars also features spectacular fireworks and holiday surprises.
What to Expect
Sing along to classic Christmas carols under the stars in Sydney.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
The Domain
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
The Salvation Army
Food & Drink
The Festival of Food is a Christmas farmers’-market-style food village with food and drinks; TinselTown reserved-lawn ticket holders also have an exclusive bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas carol fans
Vibe
Festive and sing-along
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm AEDT.
- Parking: A designated drop-off area is available in Hospital Road. Vehicles may stop for a maximum of 1 minute and may not park in the zone.
- Accessibility: Dedicated wheelchair and limited mobility seating is available and marked on the event map.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early to claim your spot and enjoy the pre-show fun, because every patron must be seated well before the main show begins.
- Pack a hat and sunscreen for the afternoon and something warm for the evening, since it can get chilly after sunset in the Domain.
- Plan your trip home ahead of time, because there's no pick-up point and surrounding roads close for the crowd leaving after the show.
- Have your e-ticket downloaded on your phone before you arrive, since entry is by mobile e-ticket.
- If you bring a shade structure, use a free-standing one and be ready to take it down before the broadcast starts.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: upright Chair Seating in the Premium Reserved section, for anyone who wants a higher seat.
- Vote in the Carols Countdown 2026 to help choose which classic carols are performed this year.
- Sleigh-Buy payment plans let you spread the cost of tickets in interest-free instalments at checkout.
- Hotel partner Hyatt Regency Sydney offers 15% off room-only (code EVENT) or room with breakfast (code EVENTB), subject to availability.
- Children 2 and under are free on an adult's lap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
Bring picnic rugs, low-to-the-ground seating, a hat and sunscreen. A small free-standing shade structure is fine, but no pegs. Pack something warm for after sunset.
What's not allowed?
Leave these at home: plastic ground covers, elevated seating, large beach umbrellas, glass and single-use plastic, and tent pegs of any kind. Sparklers, tents or marquees, pets, BBQs, bean bags and inflatable furniture are also banned.
Can I bring alcohol?
Only small quantities, in line with Department of Health safe drinking guidelines. It's a family event, and intoxication isn't permitted.
What seating options are there?
Premium Reserved Seats come as upright Chair Seating or low Beach Chair Seating. TinselTown is a reserved picnic-style lawn with Super Screens and an exclusive bar.
What is there to do before the main show?
Come early for pre-show entertainment, festive activities, family fun and giveaways. The Festival of Food is a Christmas farmers' market-style food village.
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