Fri 11 Dec · 6pm
Civic Centre Lawns · South Morang
carols by candlelight with Jemma Rix and Kane Alexander
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Join us for Carols by Candlelight, our much-loved community celebration where we light up the night with festive music and Christmas cheer for the whole family.
Kick off the evening with Whistle and Trick’s festive show, perfect for kids and families. Then enjoy our Community Carols Choir as they fill the night with Christmas favourites. The celebration closes with headline performers Jemma Rix and Kane Alexander, who will bring some extra sparkle to the stage with beloved Christmas songs.
Kids can also enjoy face painting, arts activities, and a special visit from Santa at 8pm.
Bring a picnic, great company and your best Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé singing voice for a night of Christmas cheer.
Join us for a magical evening of music, fun and community spirit.
Event highlights
Featured artists at this year's event
Jemma Rix
Jemma Rix is one of Australia’s best-loved musical theatre stars. She is best known as Elphaba in Wicked, a role she played more than 1,000 times across…
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Civic Centre Lawns, South Morang
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When is Carols by Candlelight?
Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
Civic Centre Lawns, South Morang, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whittlesea.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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