Welcome to our What’s On Sydney page for kids, teens and adults! Event information is supplied by organisers and may change at any time. We recommend checking the official event page provided via our More info link before attending. Have fun exploring Sydney!
Join Clara in an enchanted dreamland as she befriends the Nutcracker and goes on a magical Christmas Eve journey in this mesmerising ACO Families production, returning for the third time this December due to popular demand.
In this whirlwind of storytelling, R.A. Spratt (best selling author of Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins), will be performing her favourite Christmas tales.
For over 40 years, Carols in the Domain has brought together some of Australia’s biggest stars to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Tens of thousands gather in Sydney’s beautiful Domain, while millions more tune in from across the country via Channel 7 and 7plus to enjoy the festive magic from home.
Love is all around this Christmas when Love Actually in Concert returns to Australia.
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing – perfect for all ages!
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.
The ACO is proud to announce a brand-new ACO Families concert at our stunning harbourside home.
Believe in the magic. Believe in Christmas.
The magic of Christmas comes alive on stage at TEATRO, Santa Claus: The Musical — a dazzling new musical bursting with heart, humour and festive spirit from 11 December.
Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour is set to be the epicentre of Sydney’s most exciting Christmas festival this December.
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing – perfect for all ages!
Enjoy choirs singing carols under the Martin Place Christmas tree.
Step into the festive wonderland at Sydney Zoo.
The tallest Christmas tree in NSW is decorated with more than 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star and 330 specially created glossy baubles.
The Off-Broadway sendup of the iconic rom-com Christmas movie Love Actually, will make its Sydney debut live on stage this festive season. Whether you love it or love to hate it, you will actually love this show!
An all-star cast of Australian theatre darlings deliver the festive event of the year: Christmas Actually – the music of Love Actually live on stage.
Christmas is coming early to the Hunter Valley. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest Christmas lights display, Hunter Valley Gardens’ Christmas Lights Spectacular, returns Friday 7th November 2025, running through to 26th January 2026 (closed Christmas Day), with more lights, installations, and festive spirit than ever before.
The acclaimed immersive family Christmas experience is back—bigger, brighter and more magical than ever!
Check off Christmas in style at The Grounds!
After a hugely successful season at Sydney Opera House last year Australian music theatre sweethearts Libby O’Donovan OAM, Andy Cook, Alisha Todd and Tim Carroll unite to deliver Christmas Actually for one show only at Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday 21 December.
Experience the ultimate romantic comedy with a live orchestra.
In this whirlwind of storytelling, R.A. Spratt (best selling author of Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins), will be performing her favourite Christmas tales.
Join us for a magical night of Christmas celebrations at the 42nd Woolworths Carols in the Domain.
Save the date for the Carriageworks Christmas Market, a festive wonderland featuring over 100 stallholders, including your Farmers Market regulars and special holiday guests. Discover handcrafted ceramics, festive foods, and ready-to-eat delights while FBi DJs and live kids' entertainment set the scene with holiday tunes. With extended hours and extra hall of market stalls to explore, it’s Sydney’s ultimate Christmas shopping event!
Master magician and illusionist Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens arrive with the most magical holiday event of the season returning to the State Theatre from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December.
Experience the Australian premiere of Elf: The Musical, a heartwarming adaptation of the beloved film. This hilarious show follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity and the spirit of Christmas. Read our review here!
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert in Alexandria.
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert in Glebe.
With festive season just around the corner, it’s time to get together with family, friends and loved ones and experience the holiday magic at Taronga’s annual Christmas Concert!
Join Clara and her Nutcracker on a magical journey in this stunning adaptation featuring live classical music and ballet.
Christmas at the Cathedral has become a Sydney tradition. It is an annual event which draws hundreds of thousands of families, children, community groups and tourists together to experience the lights and sounds of Christmas. For well over a decade, it has established itself as Sydney’s favourite FREE family Christmas event.
