If you are in Sydney around Christmas time, don’t miss the most popular Christmas event called Carols in the Domain.
This huge event is a massive Christmas celebration where families come together to sing along to Christmas carols. You can either attend in person live at the Domain or watch it on TV.
Carols In the Domain 2024, Date, TV Event Time & Ticket Prices, Sydney
Join us when the stars come out, and we sing our favourite classic Christmas Carols and songs.
Get right into the Christmas spirit and make a day of it with pre-show entertainment and fun-filled activities. Fabulous food and drinks, the star-studded Carols Red Carpet at 5:30pm, and the big event at 8pm.
The Carols in the Domain celebrations are traditionally held at the Domain Gardens in Sydney. They started in 1983 and are one of the largest Christmas celebrations in Australia.
This traditional event is held outdoors and involves live music and singing performances by popular Australian artists, famous TV personalities, and local choirs. It is telecast live on TV each year before Christmas Eve, so those who can’t attend can enjoy singing along to carols from the comfort of their homes.
The carols event in Sydney also includes a spectacular fireworks display. Thousands flock to the Domain year after year, where they bring a picnic blanket and a few nibbles and settle in to listen to traditional Christmas music as the sun goes down.
The gates generally open at 1pm, and attendees can bring picnic rugs, ground seating, and free-standing shade structures. Items not permitted include elevated seating, beach umbrellas, glass products, sparklers, pets, BBQs, or bean bags. Alcohol is permitted, but only in small quantities.
Artist Lineup
So far, the artists announced for 2024 include Conrad Sewell, The Wiggles, Mark Vincent, Erin Holland, Marcia Hines, and Samantha Jade, with the Musical Director being Chong Lim. More will be added once announced.
Last year’s performers include The Wiggles, Dami Im, Casey Donovan, Rhonda Burchmore, PAULINI, Jonathan Antoine, Erin Holland, David Berry, Lucy Durack, Silvia Colloca, Mahalia Barnes, Tarryn Stokes, Matt Lee, Ben Mingay, Blake Bowden, Shubshri Kandiah, Big T, Cast members from TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, starring Ruva Ngwenya, Young Stars of Australian Opera, Australian Girls Choir, Sydney Youth Orchestra, Rejoice Gospel Choir, Janice Breen Performers, ED5 International, The Salvation Army Choir & The Carols in the Domain Choir, with the Musical Director- Chong Lim.
Ticket Options
Diamond Class
Indulge in a fully catered experience with premium cushioned seating, a bottle of Champagne, and your own concierge service.
Premium Reserve Seats
Choose from beach-style chairs or standard garden chairs, ensuring everyone has a great view.
Tinseltown
Tinseltown is where the Christmas Party is! Bring your family and friends, a picnic rug, and festive vibes.
Enjoy an exclusive pop-up boutique bar, food vendors, face painting and roaming entertainment, and enter the Best Dressed Competition (not accessible with general admin). While still having access to all the magical activations around The Domain.
Gates open at noon, so there’s no need to camp out from early morning to snap up the best spot. Have a sleep-in.
Settle in for Australia’s most joyous Christmas event at 7:45 pm.
The TinselTown Reserved Lawn area is right on Wiggles Way, in front of the free Festive Lawn General Admin area.
Getting There
The Domain is adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Art Gallery Road and Hospital Road, Sydney. This year, the event will be fully fenced to ensure a safe environment for all patrons. When you arrive at the Domain, please go to the Main Entry – or the Reserved Entry if you’ve purchased Reserved Seats – on Art Gallery Road.
Remember to plan and give yourself plenty of time to get there. The best way to get to the Domain is by public transport.
- By Train: Exit at St James, Martin Place (T4, South Coast Line) or Circular Quay (T2, Airport, Inner West and South Line and T3, Bankstown Line)
- By Ferry: Walk to the Gardens from Circular Quay
- By Bus: Take the Sydney Explorer buses 441 or 200
Hi do you know when the 2021 carols on the domain will be on TV
Hi Jacob,
Carols in the Domain will be broadcast on Channel 7 and 7plus on Thursday, December 23rd at 7:30pm.
Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be a TV guide anywhere online for the end of next week just yet, but if the 2020 version is anything to go by, it was replayed 6am on Christmas morning.
Thanks
Michael
Hi are we able to watch a repeat of carols in the domain 2021 and how?
Regards Georgia
Hi Georgia,
Carols in the Domain will be broadcast on Channel 7 and 7plus on Thursday December 23rd at 7:30pm.
Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be a TV guide anywhere online for the end of next week just yet, but if the 2020 version is anything to go by, it was replayed 6am on Christmas morning.
Odds are it will be available online on one of Channel 7s replay services, so hopefully, you can watch it at a better time.
Thanks
Michael
Do you know when, roughly the time, the Wiggles will be on at Carols in the Domain on Sat 18th December?
Hi Jutka,
I have looked through the entire official website and can’t find any information on a program or setlist for the event – only the list of main performers who will be there.
If previous years are anything to go by, you would think they would be placed towards the beginning of the event for children.
Thanks
Michael
Hello is there a taped version of Carols in the Domain on Internet as I watch it every year and something came up last night and didn`t have time to tape it…Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
I have checked the Carols Facebook page and it states that it is to be televised again on Christmas morning at 6am or you can watch it on 7Plus for the next 30 days.
I have looked at 7plus, and you can view the Carols online at the following link: https://7plus.com.au/woolworths-carols-in-the-domain-2020.
Thanks
Michael