From 27 November, Sydney will transform into a Christmas wonderland with the Martin Place tree, decorations, markets, performers and choirs
Event Information
| Where | Sydney, Australia |
| When | Thurs 27 November - Sun 4 January |
| Website | www.sydneychristmas.com.au |
The largest Christmas Tree in NSW will delight audiences from Thursday 27 November.
And don’t miss the magical lights-on moment when Santa and the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO – light the Martin Place Christmas tree.
At the tree, enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours and decorative lights every 15 minutes from 8pm until midnight.
Don’t miss these key events:
Santa’s Sydney Sleigh ride and lighting of the tree 27 Nov
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/santas-sydney-sleigh-ride
Martin Place Christmas tree 27 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/martin-place-christmas-tree
Sydney Christmas Opening Weekend from Friday 28 Nov – Sunday 30 November
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-christmas-opening-weekend
Sydney concerts at Pyrmont, Rosebery, Rushcutters Bay, Glebe, Alexandria from 29 Nov-14 Dec
Pyrmont: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/pyrmont-christmas-concert
Rosebery: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/rosebery-christmas-concert
Glebe: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/glebe-christmas-concert
Alexandria: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/alexandria-christmas-concert
Rushcutters Bay: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/rushcutters-bay-christmas-concert
And the exciting new Surry Hills Christmas fair
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/surry-hills-christmas-fair
Canopy of Light at Pitt Street Mall from 28 November 2025 to 2 January 2026
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/pitt-st-mall-canopy-of-light
Martin Place Christmas Markets 27 November to 20 December
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/martin-place-christmas-markets
Choirs in the City
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/choirs-in-the-city-martin-place
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/choirs-in-the-city-customs-house-square
Santa in the City (Santa photos)
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/santa-in-the-city
Find all the lights, decorations, shopping destinations, fantastic concerts, markets and so many more fun events and activations at sydneychristmas.com and discover the magic of Christmas in Sydney.
