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The City of Sydney is proud to announce the 2012 Sydney Christmas concert series dates and locations.
Looking for something different this Christmas? Drop by the original markets in the original marketplace, The Rocks, where you’re guaranteed to find something extraordinary.
Looking for something different this Christmas? Drop by the original markets in the original marketplace, The Rocks, where you’re guaranteed to find something extraordinary.
On 25 December hundreds of people, some of whom are homeless and many of whom are disadvantaged, will unite for a Christmas lunch, hosted by over 200 Wayside volunteers.
Christmas Edition of Caribbean sounds, to set the holiday pace come and celebrate with DJ FASMWA & BASSLINES!!!See you There!!!
Majestic choirs and lights celebrate Christmas for all at St Mary’s Cathedral
Great community atmosphere at this locally organised christmas party.
Charity sausage sizzle, colouring in competition
Face painting
Santa (3-6pm)
Rotary christmas puddings
Sydney’s popular Lights of Christmas celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral will showcase some of Sydney’s leading choirs performing for free beneath an amazing 75metre high light show in the theme of PEACE, up until Christmas night.
Christmas party together!
Christmas Eve El’ Circo!
Don’t pine over your old Christmas tree. Give it a new lease at life this festive season and recycle it at our free Christmas tree recycling collection for City of Sydney council residents.
MONDAY NIGHT LIVE is Sydney’s most popular cabaret open mic night! Whether you’re an established or emerging artist, MNL is the place to showcase your talent!
Join us for our Christmas Spectacular on Monday 19th December!
Kids, at this camp you’ll be making delicious treats perfect for Christmas morning.
Parents, kick back on Christmas morning and let the kids do the cooking! What more could you want as a Christmas gift?
Lit-up like a christmas tree (Volume VI). James Dorahy Project Space presents a final year exhibition of the gallery’s artists.
Celebrate Christmas Eve together with MCC Sydney at the magnificent Sydney Town Hall on Saturday 24 December 2011. Commencing at 8pm this free event has a programme filled with Christmas carols so come along – everyone is welcome!
A free community event
Since its humble beginnings as a back-lane BBQ, Wayside’s famous Christmas Day Street Party has had one main objective – to bring people in the community together.
Come out and getting your dancing fix for the holidays! We’ll be dressed in white to celebrate the holiday season while dancing the night away with Salsa, Bachata and Zouk.
Salon Christmas 2011: A Collector’s Choice Exhibition
Eveleigh Market Christmas Banner Competitions ’People’s Choice Award’ is open for voting at Eveleigh Market until Sunday 4 December 2011. Come down and see the great banners made by the local kids and vote for their chance to win!
Eveleigh Famrers’ Market will be open every Saturday up to and including Christmas Eve for all your local and fresh produce direct from the producers who grow, raise and make it.
Eveleigh Artisans’ Christmas Market on Sunday 4 December 2011. Unique Christmas gifts, hand-crafted with love and affection, will be available for purchase at the Eveleigh Artisans’ Christmas Market on Sunday 4 December 2011 from 10am to 3pm.
Come and join in the Christmas Celebration at the Cathedral. Hear of the two births and one baby in ‘The What and Why of Christmas’. Sing with our choir and orchestra. Rejoice as we consider Jesus Christ; born into the world, to give us joy and peace.
A joyous family celebration for the community this Christmas Eve at St Andrew’s Cathedral. Live band for the little ones and a message for all ages!
World Square Shopping Centre has teamed up with Rocky Mountaineer and is offering the chance to win 7 Days of Christmas with the Rocky Mountaineer Canadian Highlights Vacation package.
‘Messiah’ visits our city… twice in one season! Christmas bells will soon be ringing, but not before one of Sydney’s oldest music traditions heralds in the Messiah.
Every year Millers Point Youth Centre (Abraham Mott Activitiy Centre) holds a end of year celebration for the young people ( 12 – 24 years old ) of Millers Point Area.
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise with Rhythmboat Cruises
A special seniors’ Christmas Celebration at the heart of the CBD. Join in the celebration, and consider the ‘What and Why of Christmas’. Afternoon tea provided.
St Andrew’s Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Brass Consort presents a wonderful night of Christmas Carols. Come and celebrate this joyous season with fine music in the beautiful heritage building.
Sydney Seafood School (at Sydney Fish Market), conducts seafood cookery classes for all tastes and all skill levels – from a wide range of 2 hour evening classes on various cuisines and cooking styles.
‘The Great Christmas Debate – Is it better to be Naughty or Nice?” in support of the “Every Australian Counts” campaign for an NDIS.
XMAS HOLIDAY DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AGED 6-12!
OVER 4 DAYS in December and January 2011/2012.
20% off Early Bird special for anyone that buys before the 6th of December.
Traditional Styles and Hip Hop styles.
Dine out, shop late and soak up the Christmas spirit in Darling Harbour.
On 26 November Santa Fest kicks off the Christmas season and takes over the waters, skies and surrounds of Darling Harbour.
Celebrating people and bunies
Join us for a traditional Christmas service at St Philip’s York Street Church, near Wynyard Station.
Join us for Christmas at St Philip’s York Street Church, just near Wynyard Station.
Join us for Christmas Carols at St Philip’s York St Church followed by a picnic on Observatory Hill with jazz music.
Design Markets run my Workshopped
Celebrate with us as the clock ticks over to Christmas day at St Philip’s York Street.
Book of Common Prayer Christmas Eve Service at St Philip’s York St.
Christmas Eve carols service for the who family to enjoy!
Local Market Guide directory has compiled a detailed list of this season’s top Christmas markets and fairs.
Woolworths Carols in the Domain will spread festive spirit on Saturday December 17. Santa will be joined by a host of national and international stars at Australia’s largest free public event.
The spirit of Christmas is obvious at Swissôtel Sydney as the hotel showcases the city’s largest gingerbread house, a bejewelled Christmas tree and a host of other festive activities.
250 disadvantaged Australian children have hung their simple, handwritten wishes on our Christmas tree. Make their dreams come true by choosing a wish card or two and give them exactly what they wish for Christmas.
Erskineville Youth centre – Annual Christmas Party for young people aged 9 to 18 years and local youth services .
Be transported to Christmas in the snow as voices and instruments unite to herald in the festive season with a glorious assortment of Christmas carols and yuletide music.
Ha-le-lu-jah! You know the tune, now hear it live!
Studio 20/17’s most anticipated annual exhibition!
SANTA’S APPRENTICE (G) Featuring the voices of Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Delta Goodrem, Hugh Sheridan,
Georgie Parker & Max Cullen.
Come along to Haymarket Library for a fun holiday craft workshop. We’ll make origami Christmas tree ornaments and craft bookmarks that can be gifted to friends and family.
Christmas Celebrations and Church Services at St Johns Darlinghurst.
The Fairies have performed to over half a million fans in the past few years and always present a magical, high energy and interactive show. This year we will combine favourite fairy songs with sing-along Christmas Carols and stunning dances.
Celebrate 53 years of Carolfest at the University of Sydney! This Christmas you and your family are invited to join SUMS and the NSW Police Band, in the University of Sydney’s Great Hall, for one of the University’s Christmas traditions.
This holiday season, acclaimed Sydney cabaret artist Catherine Alcorn returns to Slide with her hit show The Divine Miss Bette: The Christmas Special. Don’t miss this show, guaranteed to warm the coldest of Christmas Nuts!
Part circus, part cabaret, part burlesque and entirely original, El’ Circo is a truly magical experience that captivates, the moment you enter the room.
Join us in Hyde Park as we celebrate the magic of Christmas and Santa’s arrival at the annual David Jones Christmas concert.
Join us in celebrating the festive season and Green Square Library’s 1st birthday with a funfilled Christmas party.
Join Kelly Doust for an afternoon of crafting special handmade gifts for friends and family this Christmas season.
Celebrate Christmas with the whole family in the glorious splendour of Sydney Town Hall. Experience the thrill of singing your favourite carols led by the mighty Grand Organ.
The city is full of Christmas cheer this festive season! see our full list of City events and everything Christmas in the city!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to bad weather, Rushcutters Bay and Rosebery Christmas Concerts dates have been moved. Please see below for details. The City is delighted to host a series of free, fabulous Christmas Village Concerts.
For a more relaxed environment, bring a picnic rug and the family and join in the festive celebrations at Christmas on the Green in Hyde Park North.
Martin Place Christmas celebration gets brighter and better each year, with more entertainment than ever before. Hosted by Rhys Muldoon with performances by special celebrity guest Guy Sebastian, The Smurf Christmas Show, and much more!
It’s the day after Christmas in the seaside town of Rainwood. Nana can smell burnt chicken, Dad is glued to the TV and Freya, as always, has a mystery to solve.
Downunder Spirit Championships has been one of Australia’s leading All-Star Cheerleading & Dance Events for 10 years now, we have decided to start a BRAND NEW cheerleading and dance event to finish off the All-star Cheerleading season
Christmas Party Cruise Sydney with Entertainment,great Food & Dancing.
MCC Sydney’s Christmas Eve Service is a free event which is open to everyone. It will be held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday 24 December at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm
