• Carols at the House

    Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Carols at the House

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Here at Sydney Philharmonia Choirs we ‘really like Christmas’ – the festivity, the magic, the message of peace and harmony. Above all, we love raising the roof of the Sydney Opera House with Carols at the House! This family-friendly concert brings together hundreds of singers (with some audience participation, of course),…

    Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    “And lo, the star, which they had seen in the East, went before them…” Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental ‘oratorio’ for the Christmas season is really a set of six cantatas – one for each of the first six days of Christmas. Performing them together in concert is the musical equivalent…
    Baroque Christmas 2025

    Australian Chamber Choir: Baroque Christmas 2025

    Sterling Place Community Centre 14 Sterling St, Dunkeld, VIC, Australia
    A fixture on the Christmas calendar, this ever-changing program, now in its seventh incarnation, is testament to the fact that throughout history, composers have produced some of their liveliest and most engaging work for the Christmas season.  
    Editor's Choice Hark! 2025

    The Song Company: Hark! 2025

    St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong 36 Harbour St, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
    The Song Company’s annual festive celebration reflects on family, journeys home and the uplifting memories that bring us together at this time of year. Traditional Christmas favourites rub shoulders with contemporary works by the likes of Poulenc, Arvo Pärt, Judith Weir, Gabriel Jackson and Bob Chilcott. Australian composers, including Alice…
    Editor's Choice Noël! Noël

    Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: Noël! Noël

    City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
    ABO’s beloved Christmas concert returns, brimming with festive joy, angelic voices and a denser continuo section – that means more theorbos plus Baroque and Classical guitars galore! Paul Dyer conducts a program of timeless carols, rare festive works and contemporary classics, bringing together the Brandenburg Choir, Argentinian mezzo-soprano María Eugenia…

    Australian Boys Choir: On Christmas Morn

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Celebrate Christmas this year with the Australian Boys Choir at Melbourne Recital Centre in the very heart of the city. Nicholas Dinopoulos leads nearly 200 singers of the Australian Boys Choral Institute and The Vocal Consort in this unmissable traditional festive gala event.
    Editor's Choice A Luminous Christmas

    Luminescence Chamber Singers: Christmas Classics

    Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest (Wesley Music Centre) 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia
    The Luminescence Chamber Singers have two festive programs this December. The first, Christmas Classics, ranges from medieval carols, through Mouton, Sweelinck, Bach and Britten, to Yuletide favourites like Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The second, A Sunburnt Christmas, offers more of a Down Under perspective on seasonal music. Bringing…
    Handel’s Messiah

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    From the exquisite ‘Comfort Ye’ to the majestic ‘Hallelujah Chorus’, Handel’s Messiah never fails to inspire. Whether it’s your first time experiencing this glorious choral celebration or a yearly tradition, this concert will spark joy and wonder as you enter the Christmas season.
    A medieval Christmas

    Fractio Modi: A medieval Christmas

    White Eagle Lodge 19 Tesch Rd., Witta, QLD, Australia
    Join Fractio Modi for a celebration of Christmas featuring music from medieval England, Spain, and France! The concert concludes with a sing-along of some favorite medieval carols (don’t worry, you know them too!).

    West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Santa’s Symphony in the Park

    Burswood Park Resort Dr, Burswood, WA, Australia
    This magical, family-friendly evening will feature incredible performers, including the acclaimed West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Arrive early to enjoy a full lineup of family-friendly entertainment, delicious food trucks, and a spacious picnic area. Then get ready to sing along to your favourite holiday classics like "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Aussie…