Tis the season

Community Christmas Performances

Share Your Holiday Cheer: Choir Performances at Darling Harbour
Call to all school and community choir groups. Elevate your holiday season by performing carols and festive music in the heart of Sydney at Darling Harbour this December.

We're offering exclusive performance opportunities in two highly-visible, festive locations throughout the weekends leading up to Christmas: Palm Grove and the Pier Street Underpass.

Dates are 10am and 2pm on:
•    Friday 5 – Sunday 7 December 
•    Friday 12 – Sunday14 December
•    Friday 19 – Sunday 21 December 

The Opportunity
We are inviting choir groups to add their spirit to the Darling Harbour Christmas atmosphere. This is a fantastic chance to:
  • Perform for hundreds of visitors and families enjoying the festive lights, spectacular fireworks, and exciting attractions across one of Sydney's busiest precincts.
  • Secure a unique, high-exposure performance space at either the vibrant Palm Grove or the acoustically-suited Pier Street Underpass—both offered to your group completely free of charge.
  • Gain significant public exposure and proudly showcase the talent and dedication of your group during the peak holiday season.
How to Apply
To register your interest and secure a performance spot, please email pag.venuehire@property.nsw.gov.au:
  • Group Name
  • Contact Name and Phone Number 
  • Number of Performers
  • Type of Group (e.g. school, community choir)
  • Provide up to 3 preferred date/time options
Don't miss the chance to make your music part of the magical Darling Harbour Christmas experience!

FAQs   

Yes, public liability insurance is required.

No. This is a program offering free performance opportunities for community choirs.

 

 

No infrastructure or equipment is to be brought to the venue. This means no external sound systems, staging, instruments (other than small, handheld ones that are part of your performance), chairs, risers, banners, or lighting. The performance area is a 'ready-to-go' space.

These are outdoor, public performances, however are undercover. Your performance can continue unless in the event of severe or unsafe weather. 
Performances should be family-friendly and focus on festive and seasonal Christmas music.
Access to the venue is permitted thirty minutes pre/post allocated performance times.