86 years of Christmas joy
On 24 December each year, Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl lights up as families and friends gather to celebrate the festive season while raising funds for Vision Australia's children's services.
From humble beginnings in 1938 with a 30-strong choir, two solo performers and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Band performing at midnight, Carols by Candlelight has grown into an institution of Christmas magic.
Suit up Santas!
Get ready to dash through the holiday season with Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run. Join hundreds of Santas on November 25th at Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens for a festive run, walk, jog or roll around 1 or 2 laps of the iconic Tan track.
This family-friendly event supports the efforts of Carols by Candlelight to raise funds for children's services at Vision Australia, helping kids who are blind or have low vision live the life they choose.
Our partners
Thank you to all of our fantastic partners who continue to support this iconic event. Their generosity makes it possible to continue to deliver this event that has won the heart of generations of Australians.
View all our generous partners
AAMI
Presenting Partner
Channel Nine
Broadcast Partner
Arts Centre Melbourne
Venue Partner