Martin Place Children's Christmas Concert & Tree Lighting

City of Sydney's Christmas celebrations begin with our ever-popular and iconic Children's Christmas Concert and lighting of the City's largest Christmas Tree, an impressive 21-metre tall traditional tree in Martin Place.

Join us for an evening of entertainment including MC Wendy Harmer, Justine Clarke, Koala Brothers, Monica Trapaga and the Australian Girls Choir with a very special guest and don't miss Santa arriving on his sleigh!

When: 6pm - 8:30pm, Thursday 26 November
Where: Martin Place

Our Christmas events 2009 are produced by City of Sydney and proudly supported by Major Sponsors  EnergyAustralia, Lindt and our Christmas Charity Partner www.DoggieRescue.com.

Christmas on the Green

Enjoy Christmas amid the luscious green surroundings of Hyde Park North, where all the excitement of the Martin Place Christmas Concert will be live on a big screen.

Join MC's Johnny and Liesel and catch the live performances by Bananas In Pyjamas, carols by St Mary's Cathedral College Choir and also Santa arriving on his sleigh!

When: 6pm - 8:30pm, Thursday 26 November
Where: Hyde Park North

Christmas Projections

Enjoy a spectacular nightly slide show for free in the City's CBD. Locals and visitors can experience the spirit of a truly Australian Christmas with ten projections being shown in rotation on the facade of the iconic Sydney Town Hall. Be awestruck by stunning images and watch the City transform into a Christmas wonderland.

When: 8.30pm to 12.00am Sunday to Thursday night and from 8.30pm to 1.00am Friday & Saturday nights
Where: Sydney Town Hall, George Street.

Village Family Christmas Concerts

City of Sydney is holding four free Village Christmas Concerts for families. Pack a rug and a picnic and join hosts Johnny and Liesel for live bands, Christmas carols by Sorelle, great children's performers and to top things off Santa will be dropping by, spreading the Christmas cheer.

When: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Saturday 28 November - Elizabeth Bay; Sunday 29 November - Rosebery; Saturday 5 December - Alexandria and Sunday 6 December - Surry Hills.