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Carols by Candlelight

Date
24 Dec 2023 (Christmas Eve, Sunday)

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Time
Gates open - 4:00PM
Performance - 8:00PM


Carols by Candlelight Rehearsal Night

Date
23 Dec 2023 (Saturday)

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Time
Gates open - 4:00PM
Rehearsals performance as gates open


Christmas Eve ticket options

Tickets are no longer on sale.

The Carols by Candlelight event on Christmas Eve is a magical Melbourne experience. There are several options for seating on both the lawn and in the stalls. Stalls seating increases in price closer to the stage and sells out quickly, so don't miss out!

Please note:

  • Additional credit card and transaction fees may apply.
  • *Reserved seat in stalls concession rate available to valid pension cardholders and legally blind and low vision patrons.
  • **General Admission lawn area concession rate is available to valid pension, healthcare, low income and student card holders, and legally blind and low vision patrons.

Premium stalls

  • Adult - $273.45
  • Concession* - $144.70

Reserved seat in stalls

A Reserve

  • Adult - $240.35
  • Concession* - $126.35

B Reserve

  • Adult - $197.60
  • Concession* - $106.00

General Admission

  • Adult - $82.40
  • Children under 16 & Concession** - $50.90
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $184.90
  • Group (6+) - $71.25 each

Rehearsal Night ticket options

Tickets are no longer on sale.

The Rehearsal Night is a great opportunity to experience the magic of Carols by Candlelight in a more casual environment. Remember, this is a working rehearsal, but not a dress rehearsal, so you may hear some of your favourite Christmas songs a couple of times as the artists perfect their performances!

Please note:

  • VIP Lawn ticket holders will receive an assigned lawn chair in a premium position, while General Admission ticket holders will choose a position on the remainder of the lawn, or within the Stalls, subject to availability.
  • Children under the age of 2 years may be admitted at no cost and without a ticket, on the lap of a parent or guardian.
  • ^Rehearsal Night GA and VIP Lawn concession rates are available to value pension, healthcare, low income and student card holders, and legally blind/low vision patrons.
  • Additional credit card and transaction fees may apply.

Rehearsal Night - VIP Lawn

  • Adults - $47.85
  • Children under 16 & Concession - $39.85
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $125.85
  • Group (6+) - $41.25 each

Rehearsal Night - General Admission

  • Adult - $32.40
  • Children under 16 & Concession^ - $22.20
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children) - $85.15
  • Group (6+) - $25.75 each