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Everything you need to know about Carols In The Domain for 2023

Australia's biggest (and best) Christmas caroling spectacular is back!
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It wouldn’t be Christmas without Woolworths’ Carols In The Domain, an annual festive event that has taken place in Sydney, and broadcast around Australia for the past 40 years. 

Bringing together some of the country’s best singers, dancers, and celebrities (including a special appearance from Santa and his reindeers), New Idea is proud to be the official magazine partner of the event, which also happens to be the biggest Christmas concert in Australia!

Scroll on for everything you need to know about Carols In The Domain in 2023…

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When is Carols In The Domain? 

In 2023, Carols In The Domain will take place on Saturday, December 16th from 8pm AEDT. 

Pre-show entertainment and fun-filled activities will be starting from 1pm AEDT, whilst the star-studded red carpet will be commencing at 5:30pm. 

All attendees are required to be seating by 7:30pm AEDT. 

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Where can I watch Carols In The Domain? 

If you were unable to secure tickets to the event or don’t live in Sydney not to fear, the festive fun will be broadcast for free nationwide on Channel 7 and 7Plus from 7:30pm AEDT. 

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Even Santa will be making a special appearance, direct from the North Pole! (Credit: Getty)

Where can I buy tickets to Carols In The Domain? 

It’s not too late to buy your tickets to Carols In The Domain if you would still like to get your carol on!

RESERVED SEATING

Whilst reserved seats in the immediate vicinity of the stage are now sold out, there are still plenty of tickets available for purchase ranging from $84 to $149. 

Please note a service fee of $6 is applied to every transaction. Tickets can be purchased here

UNRESERVED SEATING

If reserved seating isn’t your style, the TinselTown picnic area is perfect for families and fills up on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets for TinselTown are still available to purchase for $37.20 (including booking fee) for adults and $21.70 (including booking fee) for kids under the age of 14. Tickets can be purchased here

For both ticket types, children aged two and under can enter for free. 

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The Wiggles will take to the stage once more. (Credit: Getty)

Who is performing at Carols in the Domain?

In 2023, the insanely talented lineup of performers taking to the Domain stage includes The Wiggles, Dami Im, Casey Donovan, Rhonda Burchmore, PAULINI, Erin Holland, Lucy Durack, Mahalia Barnes, Tarryn Stokes, and more!

The Young Stars of Australian Opera, Janice Green Performers, The Sydney Youth Orchestra, Rejoice Gospel Choir, and The Australian Girls Choir will also be on hand to provide some beautiful backing vocals to set the mood. 

Sing along with our official carols songbook, available in this week’s edition of New Idea or online here

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Meet your hosts for Carols In The Domain 2023. (Credit: New Idea)

Who is hosting Carols in the Domain? 

Longtime host Natalie Barr is returning for her 11th year as host of Carols In The Domain and will be joined by her new Sunrise co-host Matt Shirvington

“Carols In The Domain is the highlight of my year, but this year it’s even more exciting because it’s Shirvo’s first one,” Nat shared with New Idea ahead of the annual event. 

Read more from Nat and Shirvo here

Woolworths Carols in the Domain
Woolworths Carols in the Domain

Share the magic of Christmas

Sing along to all your favourite Carols with the stars at Woolworths Carols in the Domain, Sydney, on Saturday, December 16. Elevate your experience with a reserved spot. Visit carolsinthedomain.com.

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