Travelling straight from the North Pole to the waters of Cockle Bay on board the Christmas themed Steam Tug Waratah, Mr Claus himself will make a grand entrance into Tumbalong Park to officially open the Christmas Festival. 

Lah-Lah is the grooviest band for families! With the loveable Lah-Lah, Buzz the Bandleader, Mister Saxophone, Squeezy Sneezy, Tom Tom and Lola the Dancing Double Bass. Lah-Lah introduces children and their families to the wonderful world of music and musical instruments. With a live touring shows and a brand new TV series called Lah-Lah's Adventures, you can see Lah-Lah on Nick Jr, ABC4kids, CBeebies and 7TWO in Australia.

A grassroots collective bonded by a love of ‘Funk & Soul’ based music in all it’s forms. A creative family of DJs, dancers and artists working to support the music they love and the culture around it. 

Fronted by Will D and Holly Summers-Clarke, the duo harmonise perfectly on everything from R&B, rock, house and your favourite pop songs.

A multi award-winning Australian a Cappella vocal ensemble, offering a diverse menu of Pop, Motown, Soul and more.

Duke Music have firmly established themselves as one of Sydney’s most popular acoustic duos & bands, bringing their spectacular live performances to some of the city’s best venues. Duke have garnered fans and praise for their vibrant cover versions of contemporary hits and old favourites.

A brand new act spearheaded by ex-Martini Club band members, Bermuda Social sees Australia’s most sought after hip-pop bad take to the stage once again. Bringing everything that was great about the Martini Club and making it even better, get ready for an unforgettable show.

On a mission of Love and Peas, Vegetable Plot uses the power of music and storytelling to help kids fall in love with veggies. They make earthy, soilful music that appeals to adults as much as kids. Their songs are filled with jokes and puns to show kids that language isn’t just something you learn to pass a test, it’s something you play and create with. 

This 8-piece group features seasoned professional Adam Katz and Nada Leigh (The Voice 2016) on flawless R&B vocals. They'll be playing all your favourite current R&B, Pop, Soul and Hip-Hop mixed with freshly arranged hits from the late 90's and naughties.

Soulganic is a musical experience that will leave you feeling energised, free and reconnected with what life is all about. 

A grassroots collective bonded by a love of ‘Funk & Soul’ based music in all it’s forms. A creative family of DJs, dancers and artists working to support the music they love and the culture around it. 

A musical assault that crosses over genres, deeply funky and seriously phat. Their culturally diverse and influential style digs deeper and deeper in the pocket of groove and rock! Born into music, Andro Martinez, Dauno Martinez, Fenix Martinez and Banel Martinez hail from the prestigious musical Martinez Family (Martinez Akustika). Joining them on drums and lead vocals is brother Buddy Siolo, whose talents have taken him around the globe.

Sweeet street serves up unique, fun and delicious desserts featuring fresh waffles or Lokma (fried dough balls) loaded with a variety of sweet toppings such as Belgium milk chocolate, Kit-Kat and wafers, Caramilk chocolate and Caramilk flake plus many more.

Is it fairy floss or a soft toy? Som Som Candy cleverly crafts this popular festival treat into characters so adorable, they're almost too cute to eat... we did day almost!

Try a delicious range of fresh mini donuts complete with delectable toppings and refreshing drinks that come in super cute bottles to wash them down with. 

All the goodies in one place - coffee, fresh juices, lemonade, snowcones, popcorn and fairyfloss.

Modern African cuisine that showcases the authenticity of African and Sudanese street food. Explore a unique variety of flavours and spices in their tasty burgers, sandwiches, wraps, chicken wings and more.

Exceptional burgers that taste good and do good curated by fine dining trained chefs that have gained their skills through working in some of Sydney's best restaurants.

Gozzy has perfected the Turkish Gozleme, a savoury style crepe made from home-made wholemeal dough rolled out and filled inside with delicious ingredients like spinach, cheese, beef, chicken and mushroom, cooked to crispy perfection, all in front of your eyes.