Find out where the best Christmas carols, big and small are being held around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter in 2024. Organise plans with your friends and family and celebrate the season with Christmas carols.
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Samoan Christmas Carols on the Green Edgeworth
Join Newcastle Samoan Community Inc. for a joyful afternoon of carols, live music, and festive fun! Performances by local churches and artists, sing-along to your favourite Christmas tunes, sausage sizzle on the day, and BYO picnic and snacks. Alcohol-free event. Festive attire (ugly sweaters welcome!).
Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Time: From 4:30pm
Location: Edgeworth Sport and Rec Club
Cost: Free
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Carols at Maitland Town Hall
Join Maitland Musical Society for a festive afternoon filled with Christmas carols and good cheer! They’ll be spreading the holiday spirit with some classic tunes and maybe even a few surprises. Santa photos, raffle and canteen from 3pm, concert starts 4.30pm.
Date: Saturday 30 November 2024
Time: From 3pm
Location: Maitland Town Hall
Cost: Concert entry $5 per person, Santa Photos $3 (BYO camera)
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Lake Mac Carols (Speers Point)
Lake Macquarie City Council is proud to present a spectacular evening of entertainment, as we count down to Christmas at the Lake Mac Carols by Candlelight event at Speers Point Park.
The free event will feature kids activities along with food trucks, roving entertainment and a jam-packed main stage program including a special visit from Santa!
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Time: 5-8:30pm
Location: Speers Point Park
Cost: Free
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Christmas Carols with Waratah Brass Band
Christmas carols have been refreshed with the Waratah Brass Band for a new take on your festive favourites – it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Join Mayfield West Bowling Club for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a Waratah Brass Band and Mayfield West School Choir!
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Time: From 4pm
Location: Mayfield West Bowling Club
Cost: FREE
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Cessnock Carols in the Park 2024
The much-loved Cessnock City Council’s Carol in the Park is back! There’ll be food stalls, market stalls, fun activities and entertainment. Of course, the night would not be complete without a visit from the man himself. Gates open at 5pm. Fireworks from 9pm. This is a FREE family event! Please Note: Carols in the Park 2024 is strictly an alcohol-free event. BYO picnic rug or picnic chairs for seating.
Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 5pm – 9:30pm
Location: Cessnock Sportsground
Cost: Free
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Community Carols at Wallsend
Looking for a nostalgic Carols singalong for all ages? This family-friendly event is just right – FREE Barbecue, fenced play-space, relaxed and fun atmosphere – enjoyable for kids and adults!
If you have been to Playgroup as St Luke’s you will know how welcoming, inclusive and joyful this evening will be! BBQ, Zooper Doopers and Glow Sticks provided, please BYO chairs or rug, snacks and drinks.
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: 6 pm – BBQ, 7 pm – Singing starts
Location: St Luke’s Church, 22 Metcalfe St, Wallsend
Cost: FREE
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Medowie Christmas Carnival
This year Medowie Christmas Carnival will feature a range of children’s rides, amusements and show bags; carefully curated artisan market stalls; gourmet food vendors; live music and entertainment; as well as activity involving local schools, sport/dance/community groups, local businesses, Christmas carols, Santa and much more! Bring a picnic blanket, relax and enjoy live entertainment and immerse yourselves in the festive community spirit!
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Location: Yulong Oval, Medowie
Cost: Free entry
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Christmas Under the Stars: King Edward Park
Families are invited to King Edward Park for an evening packed with festive fun, free children’s activities and, for parents game to stay up a little late, a special screening of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (PG) under the stars. Starting at 5pm, the night kicks off with live Christmas carols, continuing the beloved tradition at King Edward Park. These festive tunes will have the whole family singing along – setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: From 5pm
Location: King Edward Park
Cost: Free entry
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Mayfield Carols at Webb Park
Join Mayfield Baptist Church for a spectacular evening of fun, festivities, and Christmas cheer at Mayfield Carols! Get ready for fun and free activities from 4pm to 6pm including camel rides, stilts, bubble soccer, inflatable rides, petting zoo, face painting, BBQ and more. At 6pm, the main event commences – A night filled with Christmas carols under the stars to warm your heart!
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 7:30pm
Location: Webb Park, Mayfield
Cost: Free
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HARK! Christmas in the Park
HARK! is a FREE musical and theatrical Christmas festival presented by The Grainery Church featuring live music performances from local musicians, theatre, carols, an array of food stalls, and multiple activities for children such as face painting and camel rides. Come along from 4pm for some Sunday chills as you enjoy performances from local Newcastle musicians, then stay for carols and some great theatre for the whole family.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Location: Civic Park, Newcastle
Cost: Free
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Maitland Baptist Church Carols Under the Stars
Join Maitland Baptist Church for their Christmas Carols. Food vendors, drinks and merchandise for sale, music, Maitland City Salvation Army Band and a special visit from Santa. BYO seating/picnic rug. Drug/alcohol free event.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 5-9pm
Location: 81-85 Weblands Street, Rutherford
Cost: Free
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Wangi Lions Carols on Dobell
A free community event is being held in Dobell Park Wangi Wangi from 5pm on Sunday 8 December at Dobell Park. This family event has been produced by the Wangi Lions since 2016 and was held for many years before. The evening features a programme of entertainment by local school children, local bands and soloists, the Newcastle Army Band, and the Stilling Street Singers. There’s a BBQ, coffee truck, jumping castle and face painting for the kids and a special visit by Santa on a vintage fire truck. This has become a highlight of the Wangi, Arcadia, and Rathmines communities social calendar.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 5-8:30pm
Location: Dobell Park, Wangi Wangi
Cost: Free
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Kurri Kurri Carols by Candlelight
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit. Join Kurri Kurri Bulldogs for an evening of festive cheer, joyful carols, and heart warming community spirit – a night to remember! Expect food trucks, sing-along Christmas carols, face painting for all ages and a special visit from Santa Claus! Fireworks from 9pm. This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to bring along picnic rugs or chairs and enjoy a magical night under the stars, surrounded by friends, family, and festive joy. Alcohol-free event.
Date: Saturday 14 December 2024
Time: 5-9:30pm
Location: Kurri Kurri Sportsground
Cost: Gold coin entry
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Christmas Carols in Edgeworth
New Heights Christian Church are holding Christmas carols together with a visit from Santa, carols, sausage sizzle, drinks and more! Everyone is welcome to attend this family celebration of Christmas.
Date: Saturday 14 December 2024
Time: 6pm -9pm
Location: New Heights Christian Church, 30 Northville Drive, Edgeworth
Cost: Free
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Carols by the Lake
New Vine Lakes is proud to present a wonderful evening of entertainment at Carols by the Lake at Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay. This free event will feature kids activities along with food vans, musical entertainment and community carols singing.
Date: Sunday 15 December 2024
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay
Cost: Free
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Lambton Park Carols
The annual Lambton Park Carols is a family-friendly, community celebration of Christmas organised by Hunter Bible Church. The popular event includes food stalls and a fireworks finale. Get a group together and enjoy a picnic to celebrate Christmas.
Date: Sunday 15 December 2024
Time: 5-9pm
Location: Lambton Park
Cost: Free
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Merewether Carols by the Beach
The popular and family-friendly Carols by the Beach is back for 2024! Join the Merewether and Newcastle community in gathering beachside at Empire Park for Carols by the Beach, an evening of vibrant summer festivities. There will be live carols to sing along to, fun activities for kids, a dazzling fireworks display and maybe even a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Date: Sunday 22 December 2024
Time: 5-9pm
Location: Empire Park
Cost: Free
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Maitland United Church Christmas Carols
Gather with us as we sing christmas carols together! Join Maitland Uniting Church at one of their two carols evening services – 5pm & 7pm. This is a family friendly event. All ages welcome.
Date: Sunday 22 December 2024
Time: 5pm & 7pm
Location: 347 High Street, Maitland
Cost: Free
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* These listings were accurate at time of publication but we always encourage you to check again before heading out because cancellations happen. We’ll be adding more events as we hear about them. If you know of other Christmas carols that haven’t listed on the website, please email us.
Feature photo credit: Lambton Carols
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