Celebrate the festive season at Curtain Square
Get ready for some festive fun at Curtain Square! Yarra City Council’s Carols in the Park is back, bringing the community together for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with live music, entertainment, food, festive activities and a very special visit from Santa.
Bring along your family, friends and even your furry companions* and settle in for an evening of festive cheer. Everyone is welcome.
*Dogs are welcome on lead and can have a run around at Curtain Square’s fenced dog park.
Stage entertainment
Enjoy a fabulous lineup of local talent, including performances from Casey Bennetto and band, local school and community choirs, and other wonderful entertainers.
And keep your ears tuned for sleigh bells as Santa will be making a special appearance to spread some holiday cheer!
Stage program
- Ebonnie Rose
- Sonario
- Key Change TGD Choir
- Richmond Youth brass Band
- Sonidos del Alma
- Halo Vocal Ensemble
- Fitzroy Primary School
- Sacred Heart & St Joseph's Primary (Combined choir)
Strike a festive pose
Step into a wonderfully cheesy festive scene at the Awkward Portraits Christmas photobooth, complete with classic 80s-style backdrops, Christmas sweaters and plenty of props. Best of all, your festive photo is free to print and take home.
Discover Yarra Libraries
Be sure you stop by the special Yarra Libraries festive pop-up stall to say hello to the friendly library team.
Browse and take home free old-stock books, create your own personalised DIY wrapping paper and chat with Yarra Libraries staff and find out what’s on offer at your local library over the summer months.
Food and drinks
Pack a picnic or enjoy a selection of food and refreshments on site from:
- La Brace Woodfired Pizza – delicious woodfired pizzas.
- Woking Amazing – Asian-fusion street food.
- Billy Van Creamy – ice cream and sweet treats.
This venue is access friendly.
Local traders at Rathdowne and Nicholson Village are nearby with a wide selection of picnic ready food and pre-Christmas fare.
Where
Contact details Festival and Events team (03)92055555 Cost
Free