The Salvation Army's Carols in The Domain

Each year, this iconic event brings together some of the country’s biggest names to celebrate the festive season. With all your favourite carols, fireworks, and even snow, it’s a night of pure Christmas magic.

Join the thousands who gather annually at The Domain Sydney for this long–standing Aussie tradition, with millions more joining in the festive spirit from home on Channel 7 and 7plus.

Come early to enjoy festive, family-friendly pre-show entertainment, activities, activations, delicious food and drinks, and twilight magic as we count down to the start of the main show.

Enjoy the show with a touch of luxury in the Premier Reserved area with beach club–style seating for comfort and convenience or opt for the reserved picnic lawn in Tinsel Town. Tickets available through Carols Sydney | Tickets. Free general admission is also available at the Festive Lawn precinct where the Christmas spirit fills the air and everyone is welcome.

If you can’t attend in person, you can still catch the event on Channel 7 and 7plus on Saturday 19 December from 8.00pm.

For more event information visit the Carols in the Domain website here.

The event will occupy The Domain’s Phillip Precinct from Tuesday 15 December 2026 and returning to the public on Tuesday 22 December 2026.

Yes, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will be open as normal.  Access to pedestrian pathways will be maintained at all times.

We encourage patrons to use public transport to and from the event:

• Train: exit via St James, Martin Place or Circular Quay
• Ferry: walk to The Domain from Circular Quay
• Bus: for timetables, maps and trip planning visit www.transportnsw.info

To facilitate easier patron access and parking in the vicinity please note the following traffic changes will occur:

• Traffic delays: Traffic delays anticipated from 12 noon and on egress between 10pm - 11.30pm on both Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December.
• Drop off zone: An event drop off zone will be operational on the corner of Hospital and Art Gallery Roads.

- Friday 18 December commencing at 4pm to 8pm
- Saturday 19 December commencing at 12pm to 11pm

• Road Closures: Art Gallery Rd will be closed to inbound traffic from 8pm to 11.30pm on Saturday 19 December. Vehicles are able to exit, except during main pedestrian egress periods. Wider CBD closures may be implemented from 9.30pm as per Police operations, please visit www.livetraffic.com.
• Footpath Closures:  Access to pedestrian pathways will be maintained at all times except during drone operations taking place intermittently in the Crescent Precinct on Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December between 7pm - 11pm. Pedestrians will be diverted to take alternative routes to and from the Domain Carpark entry/exit during drone flights as advertised on detour signs posted within the Domain Carpark.
• Parking restrictions / parking availability: Limited metered parking is available on Mrs Macquaries Road and the Domain Carpark. For prices visit: www.domaincarpark.com.au.

• Mobility Pass Holder access: No additional accessibility parking above what is usually available at The Domain Sydney.

  -The drop off zone will be located on Hospital Road and corner of Art Gallery Road. 
  -The pick up zone will be located on St Mary’s Rd. Please enter via the east Sir John Young Crescent. 
  -There is an accessible viewing area at event for people with limited mobility. Please visit the Carols in the Domain for more information.

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Sound checks and rehearsals will be carried out intermittently from:

• Wednesday 16 December 5pm to 8pm TBC
• Thursday 17 December 6pm to 9.15pm TBC
• Friday 18 December 4.30pm to 11pm TBC

Event sound will be carried out intermittently from:

• Saturday 19 December 11am to 11pm.

Fireworks displays will also take place throughout the event during this time.

Drone operations will also take place intermittently on Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December between 7pm - 11pm. 
The event hotline number is (02) 9231 8330.

We are committed to comply with all legislation and guidelines covering permissible sound levels at outdoor events. This includes pre-event sound checking, as well as event day monitoring and management of noise levels to adjust according to the prevailing weather conditions (e.g. wind strength and direction).