Federation Square
Sing carols and share the Christmas joy with hundreds of people at our live site - for free!
Let us entertain you this Christmas.
This year Federation Square will come alive once again on Christmas Eve with pre-show entertainment for all the family to enjoy followed by the fun and magic of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight® live on the super big screen.
When
Grab your picnic blanket and join us at Federation Square, Melbourne's meeting place, on 24 December.
Live entertainment starts around 6.00pm and the show will be telecast on the big screen from 8.00pm to 10.30pm.
Where
Federation Square is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Tickets
This is a free event, no tickets are required.
What to bring
Bring along your rugs, picnics, flash cameras and videos, and make yourself comfortable for the show. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby if you need more food and drinks. Items not allowed include alcohol and glass bottles or breakable drinking glasses.
Available at Federation Square on the night:
- A limited number of free programs
- Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight® glow stick (battery operated) candles (naked flames are a fire risk at this venue).
- Special edition Christmas baubles desgined by Jennifer Hawkins will be available for purchase
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All proceeds raised from Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight® will be used to support children who are blind or have low vision to access and participate in every part of life they choose. Read more about five-year-old Layla and our Christmas Child's Play Program Appeal.
To make a donation please visit our secure online donation page or phone 1300 84 74 66.