Carols by Candlelight | Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

Event details

Location: Arts Centre Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Christmas Eve: Thursday 24 December, 8pm (gates open at 4pm)

Rehearsal Night: Wednesday 23 December, from 4pm

Ticket information

Family of four adults wearing Christmas wear stand in front of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in the Carols audience

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Share the magic...

Christmas is a season filled with magic: the lights, the music, the wonder of Carols by Candlelight. But the true magic? It's in sharing it.

Because not every child sees the world the same way.

With kids like Eddy

Kids who are blind or have low vision deserve to experience the world around them fully and equally... and to truly thrive.

Your support of Carols by Candlelight can help children like Eddy get the specialist support they need to live with confidence and independence.

Discover your impact

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Frequently asked questions

For more information about transportation, seating, what you can bring with you and everything else to do with this magical night, check out the frequently asked questions page.

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Our partners

Each year, Carols by Candlelight brings people together across Australia in a spirit of joy and celebration. None of this would be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our partners.

We are deeply grateful for the role they play in making this event such a special part of Christmas.

View all our generous partners

Channel 9

Broadcast partner

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Arts Centre Melbourne

Venue partner