“With festive street fairs and concerts, choirs and the epic tree in Martin Place, the elves at the City of Sydney are busy preparing a Christmas to remember,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.
“These free events are our gift to city residents and visitors, and I encourage everyone to come along, join the festivities and experience the magic of Christmas in Sydney.”
Highlights for 2026 include:
Christmas street fairs
Bring your friends and family for food, music, performances, games and a visit from Santa.
Glebe – Glebe Point Road – Saturday 28 November, 12pm to 8pm
Potts Point – Macleay Street and Darlinghurst Road – Saturday 5 December, 12pm to 8pm
Surry Hills – Crown Street – Saturday 12 December, 12pm to 10pm
Christmas concerts
Dust off your reindeer ears, grab a picnic rug and come ready to sing, dance and play at our free Christmas concerts.
Rosebery – Turruwul Park – Sunday 29 November, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Pyrmont – Pirrama Park – Sunday 6 December, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Alexandria – Alexandria Park – Sunday 13 December, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Martin Place Christmas tree
The centrepiece of Christmas in Sydney is the Martin Place tree.
