Carols in The Domain

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

The event will occupy The Domain’s Phillip Precinct from Tuesday 16 December 2025 and return to the public on Tuesday 23 December 2025. 

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 19 December and Saturday 20 December.
• Drop off zone: An event drop off zone will be operational on the corner of Hospital and Art Gallery Roads.
• Friday 19 December commencing at 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 20 December commencing at 12pm to 11pm
• Road Closures: Art Gallery Rd will be closed to inbound traffic from 8pm to 11.30pm on Saturday 20 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.
• 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. The drop off zone will be located on Hospital Road near the corner of Art Gallery Road. There is an accessible viewing area at event for people with limited mobility. Please visit the Carols in the Domain for more information.

Yes. 

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Sound checks and rehearsals will be carried out intermittently from:

• Wednesday 17 December 5pm – 8pm (to be confirmed closer to event)
• Thursday 18 December 4pm – 9:15pm (to be confirmed closer to event)
• Friday 19 December 4pm – 11pm (to be confirmed closer to event) 

Event sound will be carried out intermittently from 12pm – 11pm on Saturday 20 December.

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

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).