Marina Prior, Denis Walter, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino, Rob Mills and more to perform at Carols by Candlelight at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Christmas Eve.
For over 80 years, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight has been supporting children who are blind or have low vision and this year, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl will host Melburnians gathering to celebrate the festive season.
From humble beginnings in 1938, Carols by Candlelight has grown into an institution of Christmas magic and this year will mark the 85th staging of this beloved annual Christmas Eve tradition.
Carols by Candelight 2022
- When: Saturday, December 24
- Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Time: Gates from 4pm, with the main event commencing at 8pm
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Familiar faces and brand-new stars will grace the stage to perform Christmas songs and carols, including Marina Prior, Denis Walter, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino and Rob Mills with more to be announced in November.
“It’s thanks to the funds raised through Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight event that we can provide much-needed services to thousands of children who are blind or have low vision. This year we welcome family and friends to join us in person at the wonderful Sidney Myer Music Bowl as we bring you the brightest Carols yet,” said Ron Hooten, Vision Australia CEO.
As always, the whole show will be broadcast on Channel 9 live from 8pm on Christmas Eve, as well as a replay on Christmas Day. Magic 1278 in Melbourne will have a simulcast of the event, while Vision Australia Radio will provide professional audio description through their local stations and online.
Tickets to Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve and the rehearsal night on December 23 are available now here.
