From 27 November, Sydney will transform into a Christmas wonderland with the Martin Place tree, decorations, markets, performers and choirs
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.
