Christmas Carols Gold Coast 2024: Where to Take Your Family!

Not sure where to see Christmas Carols Gold Coast to Byron Bay 2024? We’ve listed them for you in this article.

It’s that time of year again for carols by candlelight. There’s no better way to shake off the bah humbugs than a good dose of Christmas carols with flameless candles lighting up angelic little faces. We’ve put together a list of the very best places to enjoy Christmas Carols from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay in 2024.

2024 Christmas Carols Gold Coast to Byron Bay

Get ready for some of the biggest and best family-friendly Christmas carols on the Gold Coast all the way to Byron this year.

Saturday 9 November

Coomera Anglican College Foundation Christmas Carols | Coomera

Join Coomera Anglican College Foundation Christmas Carols on Saturday 9 November for a joyous evening of Christmas spirit. Bring your family, friends and a picnic rug to celebrate the true spirit of the season, with our talented students and staff filling the air with beautiful carols that will warm your heart.

Indulge in delicious treats from the many food trucks and enjoy the excitement of a very special visit from Santa. As the evening unfolds, you are sure to feel the magic when the sky lights up with a bang.

• When: Saturday 9 November
• Where: Coomera Anglican College, Primary Oval
• Time: 4.30pm – 7pm

Check out their Facebook for more information.

Friday 22 November 2024

Benowa Carols | Benowa

This annual event is back with food trucks, raffles, entertainment and market stalls. Take your family along to have a relaxing, festive evening. 

• When: Friday 22 November
• Where: Top oval at Benowa State School
• Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm

You can find more details about Benowa Carols here.

Saturday 30 November 2024

Carols by Candlelight | Runaway Bay

Get ready for a night of festive fun with spectacular performances by talented guest singers, including Leah Lever, Sharon Rowntree, Glenn Shields, tenor Paul Gulinello, and the Treble Makers Choir from Coomera Anglican College.

Enjoy live music from a 7-piece band with a lively horn section, all while treating yourself to delicious bites from food trucks like Good Time Diner, Dinky D’s Donuts, and the Lions Club Christmas Sausage Sizzle and glow products. Plus, there’ll be sweet treats like fairy floss, popcorn, ice cream and shakes!

For the kids, they’ve got free face painting and keep an eye out for Rudolph, Molly Kangaroo, Cookie Cookie, Frosty the Snowman and the one and only Santa Claus!

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Christmas cheer, live entertainment, and family fun finishing with a fireworks spectacular!

• When: Saturday 30 November
• Where: Runaway Bay Sports Field, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay
• Time: 5pm – 8pm

Click here for more information.

Mayor’s Christmas Carols | Southport

Sing along to your favourite Christmas tunes at the annual Mayor’s Christmas Carols Gold Coast at Broadwater Parklands, presented by Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

In its thirteenth year, City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols is being staged at the HOTA Outdoor Stage and HOTA Parklands.

Free tickets to the HOTA Outdoor Stage will be available in two releases, on 9am Monday 18 November and 7pm Tuesday 19 November. The ticketing link will be shared on Monday 18 November here. Strict ticket limits apply.

For those who miss out on tickets, we’re activating the HOTA Parklands from 4pm with large screens broadcasting the event, free family entertainment and delicious food trucks! No tickets are required for this area.

• When: Saturday 30 November
• Where: HOTA Outdoor Stage and HOTA Parklands
• Time: 6pm – 8.30pm

Find out more here.

Sunday 1 December

Pacific Pines Christmas Carols | Pacific Pines

The Pacific Pines Residents Group is hosting the Pacific Pines Christmas Carols at Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines.

With market stalls, food trucks, entertainment, face painting and a pop up playground, plus a visit from the man in red himself.

Come and do some last-minute Christmas shopping with some amazing market stalls or come down and try some of the yummy food from the food trucks.

There will be free jumping castles and a pop-up playground for the kids, so bring a picnic blanket or your camp chairs and come and join us at the Pacific Pines Christmas Carols for a wonderful evening out with the family finishing with fireworks at 8pm. Free entry.

• When: Sunday 1 December
• Where: Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines
• Time: From 4pm

You can find more information about Pacific Pines Christmas Carols here.

Saturday 7 December 2024

Tugan Lights Up | Tugan

Tugun Lights Up returns again on Saturday 7 December, for the annual celebration of carols Gold Coast! Dine under the stars at one of the fantastic local cafes or restaurants, check out the local window displays and special offers, or visit the Christmas market stalls. Plenty of children’s entertainment is on offer throughout the program with Santa making a special appearance! There will be carols, giggles and just plenty of fun! 

Admission is free. Tickets are not required.

• When: Saturday 7 Dec
• Where: Toolona Street, Tugun
• Time: From 4pm

Click here for more information on Tugun Lights Up.

Christmas in Highland Reserve | Upper Coomera

Come along from 5pm for a variety of family-friendly activities, a visit from Santa and dinner by the lake. Food options available on the site range from sausage sizzle and burgers to food trucks, including ice cream and of course coffee!

From 6.30pm onwards, there will be a laid-back, singalong to some traditional Christmas Carols.

Bring the family, picnic blanket, chairs and voices to enjoy a great time in Highland Reserve.

• When: Sat 7 December
• Where: Tallowwood Park, Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera
• Time: 5pm – 8pm

Find out more here.

Thursday 5 December 2024

North Burleigh Carols by the Sea | North Burleigh

North Burleigh Carols by the Sea will provide a festive mixture of children’s activities, food trucks and markets from 4pm to 8pm; followed by Christmas staged entertainment including carols, community groups and live music from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 5 December. This is a free family-friendly event.

• When: Thursday 5 December
• Where: Ed Hardy Park, North Burleigh
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

You can find the details of North Burleigh Carols by the Sea here.

Friday 6 December 2024

Christmas Carols by Coastal Charisma

Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying a captivating choir performance. Free admission.

• When: Friday 6 December
• Where: Runaway Bay Library, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay 4216
• Time: 10am – 10.20am

Click here for more information.

Sunday 8 December 2024

Northern Gold Coast Carols | Ormeau

Highway Church has been running the Northern Gold Coast Carols (formally named Ormeau Carols) since it began over 20 years ago. In that time, the event has established itself as an excellent family-friendly event on the Gold Coast. Each year, more than 10,000+ attend the event. In 2024, the team have been hard at work preparing a show that brings the community together for a night full of Christmas memories. With a visit from Santa, sing-along carols, fireworks and so much more, you don’t want to miss out! Free entry.

• When: Sunday 8 December
• Where: Brien Harris Oval
• Time: Pre-show begins at 6pm

There is more information on Northern Gold Coast Carols Gold Coast here.

Thursday 12 December

Christmas Carols | Sanctuary Cove

Bring your picnic blanket and gather for an evening of singalongs with the family to Christmas classics under the stars. At half time, be treated to the annual Buggy Parade hosted by The Rotary Club of Hope Island, ending the evening with a fireworks display over the water. This is a free event. We recommend you arrive early to find a parking and a spot on the grass.

• When: Thursday 12 December
• Where: Marina Lawns, adjacent to Pier J
• Time: From 4.30pm

Find out more about Christmas Carols at Sanctuary Cove here.

Saturday 14 December

Nerang Celebrates Christmas | Nerang

This is a community event for local families on the 14 December. There will be free entertainment including Christmas Carols, food trucks, face painting, Christmas markets, and $2 rides! Take a rug and your singing voices and celebrate together. There will also be a best dress competition with prizes to be won. Santa arrives at 7.30pm and the event finishes off with a bang with fireworks at 8pm.

• When: Saturday 14 December
• Where: Bischoff Park
• Time: 3pm – 8pm

Check out their Facebook for more information.

Carols by the Lake | Varsity Lakes

Head along to celebrate Christmas by the water at Carols by the Lake on Saturday 14 December from 4pm to 8pm in Varsity Lakes. Varsity’s unique festive celebration will return to its lakeside location on Lake Orr and will feature:

• live stage entertainment
• Christmas carols
• kids activities
• delicious food options
• community stalls
• a visit from Santa, and
• a fireworks finale!

This free event is proudly brought to you by Division 11 Councillor Dan Doran.

• When: Saturday 14 December
• Where: Waterfront Stage, Varsity Lakes
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

You will find more information on Carols by the Lake here.

Sunday 15 December

Jacob’s Carols | Jacobs Well

Head on down to Riesenweber Park for a relaxed afternoon of fun and Christmas cheer.

The afternoon starts at 5pm with kids entertainment, sausage sizzle, and food trucks. The carols will kick off after a guest appearance from the man in red, who will stay the entire night to meet all of the children! The fireworks will be at 8pm.

• When: Sunday 15 December
• Where: Riesenweber Park, Bay Drive, Jacobs Well
• Time: 5pm

Saturday 21 December

Christmas Carols | Southport

You’re invited to Southport’s free Community Christmas Carols! Join them on December 21 and 22 for a festive Christmas celebration, singing along to your favourite carols. There will be free outdoor activities, face painting, sausage sizzle, crafts, a jumping castle and more, followed by their Christmas Carols production.

• When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December
• Where: Southport Church of Christ, 1 Griffith Way, Southport
• Time: Outdoor activities from 4pm, carols from 5.30pm

There is more information on Community Christmas Carols here.

Sunday 22 December

Christmas Carols | Southport

You’re invited to Southport’s free Community Christmas Carols! Join them on December 21 and 22 for a festive Christmas celebration, singing along to your favourite carols. There will be free outdoor activities, face painting, sausage sizzle, crafts, a jumping castle and more, followed by their Christmas Carols production.

• When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December
• Where: Southport Church of Christ, 1 Griffith Way, Southport
• Time: Outdoor activities from 4pm, carols from 5.30pm

There is more information on Community Christmas Carols here.

TBC events

Merry Little Christmas TBC

Celebrate the festive season with the Gold Coast Philharmonic and Gold Coast Youth Choir.

Performing all of your favourite Christmas carols and songs, as well as excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and music from ‘The Polar Express’. Adult: $32 | Concession: $22 | Student: $10 | Under 5: free Find out more

• When: TBC
• Where: Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Building, 7 Community Drive, Ashmore
• Time: 3pm

Carols in Coomera | Coomera TBC

Who’s excited for the most magical time of the year? Sing your heart out at the Carols in Coomera!

Kicking off at 4:30pm, bring the whole family along to the Coomera Sports Park to enjoy all of the Christmas classics and a festive kids show.

Devour your favourites from the delicious food trucks and see Santa himself! He is extra excited for the short trip from the North Pole to the Northern Gold Coast.

• When: TBC
• Where: Coomera Sports Park, Coomera
• Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm

There are more details on Christmas in the Park here.

Cooly Christmas Carols | Coolangatta TBC

Tis’ the sea-sun to be jolly! The iconic Cooly Carols will once again be oceanside at Queen Elizabeth Park.

Gather your nearest and dearest for a memorable evening with an all-Aussie cast of singers and dancers performing the Christmas carols we all know and love.

There will be a delicious assortment of savoury and sweet food trucks, Santa will be dropping in and we’ll finish the night with a shimmering fireworks finale!

• When: TBC
• Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta
• Time: From 5.30pm

Studio Village Community Carols | Studio Village TBC

Bring along your picnic rug and bring a camp chair so you can enjoy the night.  You can take your own food if you wish. Santa will be at the Carols with his friends Frosty, Rudolph and his favourite elf. There’s nothing like carols by candlelight Gold Coast.

• When: TBC
• Where: Studio Village
• Time: 4:30

There are more details about Studio Village Community Carols here.

Carols on the Broadwater | Southport TBC

A family fun evening of live Gold Coast Christmas carols, face painting, games, and carolers overlooking the stunning Broadwater. Make sure you stay around and watch Santa’s Jetpack show! His big departure will make these Gold Coast Christmas Carols a night to remember for all. 

• When: TBC
• Where: Southport Yacht Club
• Time: 4pm

You can find more information about Carols on the Broadwater here.

If you are after something a little different, you can sing Christmas carols on these Gold Coast canal cruises while looking at the Christmas lights!

Labrador Community Christmas Celebration | Labrador TBC

Get ready for the merriest event of the year! The Labrador Community Christmas Celebration is returning to the Labrador State School oval!

• Live Performances – Experience carols, music acts, magic shows and entertainment
• Food Trucks – Indulge your taste buds with a variety of treats from our a range of food trucks
• Market Stalls – Discover unique gifts and treasures at our market stalls
• Community Groups – Connect with your community and learn about the wonderful local groups making a difference
• Santa Photo Booth – Capture precious moments with Santa Claus himself!
• Fireworks – Brace yourself for a breathtaking fireworks display at 7:30pm, lighting up the night sky with joy and wonder

• When: TBC
• Where: Labrador State School
• Time: 4pm

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There’s so much Christmas fun planned for the GC again this year. Get all the event details here.