Tickets

Tickets to Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight! On sale October 12.

For the first time, this year, tickets to the main event on Christmas Eve and Rehearsal Night will go on sale at the same time. Tickets will be available via Ticketek.

Psst! Want access to exclusive presale? Sign up to Carols Club. 

Event details:

Carols by Candlelight - Saturday, December 24
Art Centre Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Gates open 4:00 PM
Performance 8:00 PM
Carols by Candlelight Rehearsal Night - Friday, December 23
Art Centre Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Gates open 4:00 PM
Performance rehearsals as gates open.

Seating options:

There are two main seating areas at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl - the reserved seated stalls section and general admission in the lawn area. 

Both sections are wonderful options but remember that all seating is limited!

Babes in Arms: 

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.

Accessible Seating:

For Accessible Seating please complete Ticketek's Accessible Seating Booking Form and a member of their team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can call 1300 665 915 Ticketek's Accessible Seating booking line if you require special access, wheelchair or companion card seating, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (AEDT).

Christmas Eve tickets

The Carols by Candlelight event on Christmas Eve is a magical Melbourne experience. There are a 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!

This year, all attendees on Christmas Eve will receive a complimentary glowstick so we can light up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and make it the brightest carols yet!

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

Premium

Title
Adult
$272.75
Title
Concession*
$142.50
Perfomance on the stage of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl shown from the perspective of the audience

Reserved seat in Stalls

A Reserve

Title
Adult
$238.15
Title
Concession*
$124.20

B Reserve

Title
Adult
$195.40
Title
Concession*
$103.85
Carols by Candlelight audience in the reserved stalls

General Admission

Lawn area

Title
Adult
$78.55
Title
Child under 16 years & concession^
$48.85
Title
Family pass
$181.20

(2 adults, 2 children under 16 years)

Title
Group 6+
$69.25

per ticket

A woman holds a baby on the lawns at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Rehearsal Night Tickets

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 valid 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

VIP Lawn

Title
Adult
$45.80
Title
Child under 16 years & concession**
$34.30
Title
Family
$122.15

(2 adults & 2 children)

Title
Group 6+
$45.75

per ticket

A group of people looking at the camera wearing santa hats and smiling

Rehearsal Night General Admission

GA

Title
Adult
$30.55
Title
Child under 16 years & concession**
$20.40
Title
Family
$81.45

(2 adults & 2 children)

Title
Group 6+
$25.45

per ticket

Five adults stand together on the lawn dressed in Santa costumes. The Sidney Myer Music bowl and crowd is behind them.