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Televised broadcast of Carols by Candlelight

Millions of Australians will share the magic of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight from their homes on December 24 with the Nine Network’s live telecast kicking off on Channel 9 and 9Now from 8:00pm local time. 

To fill your homes with the magic of carols on Christmas day, the broadcasts replayed on December 25.

The broadcast and clips of performances can also be enjoyed any time on demand on 9Now.

We invite everyone to share the magic and spirit of Christmas by helping Vision Australia to ensure every child can experience the world in all its wonder. If you’re watching from home, please consider donating to Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, raising funds to support children who are blind or have low vision, as well as their families.  

Your donation can empower children with low vision to realise their full potential and share their magic with the world. 

Radio simulcast

Several radio stations across Australia simulcast Carols by Candlelight live on Christmas Eve, including (but not limited to):  

  • 3AW 693 in Melbourne
  • 2GB 873 in Sydney
  • 4BH 1116 in Brisbane

Vision Australia Radio will be providing an audio described simulcast of the carols across its national radio network, making this Christmas Eve favourite accessible to Australia's blind and low vision community wherever they are.

Local broadcast services are available across Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Albury, Melbourne and regional Victoria, or visit the Vision Australia Radio website to stream your local service online.