Christmas Festival
13
Dec
Event

Christmas Festival


When

Sat 13 Dec
4pm - 9pm 

Where

Tumbalong Park
Darling Harbour

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Price

FREE

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Back by popular demand, fan favourite Christmas Festival is returning, with live performances from Lenny Pearce, Christine Anu and the big man himself ... Santa!

Tumbalong Park is about to be the epicentre of Sydney’s most exciting Christmas festival this December. This live interactive Christmas concert will feature performances from Lenny Pearce (Toddler Techno), Sydney Harmony and Christine and Zipporah Anu to name a few, with TikTok sensation Jayden Rodrigues joining us as MC for the night! 

Expect loads of FREE entertainment of all shapes and sizes, from roving performers to the odd sing-along, plus the arrival of a very special guest... Santa!
 
Hungry or thirsty? Grab a yummy bite to eat or a refreshing drink from one of the food trucks and stalls nearby.

The line-up
   
8pm - 9pm
Christine Anu and ZIPPORAH
Get in the festive spirit with headline act Christine Anu, one of Australia's most popular performers and recording artists ("My Island Home"). She will be joined on stage by her daughter, artist ZIPPORAH.
7:40pm – 7:55pm
Santa’s Arrival
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Gather round as Santa Claus himself makes a magical entrance, ready to spread Christmas cheer in Tumbalong Park.
7pm – 7.30pm
Sydney Harmony
A leading Australian mixed chorus, Sydney Harmony specialises in thrilling audiences with four-part barbershop vocal harmony under the direction of the country's foremost harmony educator, Vicki Dwyer.
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6pm – 6.45pm
Lenny Pearce
Pioneer of 'Toddler Techno' and 'Baby Raves,' Lenny Pearce is a global force in children's entertainment, delighting families worldwide with sold-out, energy-filled shows. Expect all the kid's favourite songs, remixed into modern hits to keep the whole family captivated.
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MC
Jayden Rodrigues' Dance Party
Australia’s very own ‘Just Dance’, YouTube and TikTok sensation, Jayden Rodrigues is bringing the his ultimate Christmas Dance Party to Tumbalong Park, with infectious festive energy performances from Elfin the Elf and the Magical Christmas Tree too. 

Stalls

Bengong's Tea

Find refreshing teas including hand‑crushed iced lemon, lychee fresh jasmine green tea, watermelon fresh tea and Ceylon black milk, alongside freshly baked pastries like egg tarts, butter rice cakes, and mochi balls.

Visit Bengong's Tea
Cinnabon

Enjoy Cinnabon’s signature Classic Roll — rich, gooey cinnamon perfection — or indulge in festive MiniBon delights like Apple Cinnamon Crumble, Biscoff, and Chocolate Hazelnut.

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15cenchi Japanese Cheesecake

15Cenchi's artisan cheesecakes are a delicate take on the traditional Basque desserts, with a lighter texture and a perfect balance of sweetness. Flavours include matcha, espresso, dark chocolate, yuzu earl grey and more.

Visit 15cenchi
Istanbul Gözleme

Craving Turkish street food? Istanbul Gözleme have you covered. Gözleme + fries = a match made in foodie heaven.

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Happy as Larry Pizza

Find traditional Neapolitan wood‑fired pizzas — from timeless classics like Margherita and Pepperoni to bold signatures like Diavola, Lasagna, and even Nutella.

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Amigos

Fresh Mexican flavors on wheels—tacos, burritos, and bold street‑food favorites served hot, fast, and full of fiesta energy.

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Fireworks at Cockle Bay

End the night with a bang by heading over to Cockle Bay at 9pm to watch the sky above the harbour light up with spectacular bursts of fireworks.

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DARLING HARBOUR CHRISTMAS

Give yourself the gift of a good time at Darling Harbour this Christmas with show-stopping decorations, epic water-front celebrations and the much-loved Christmas Festival.

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