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Christmas at the Cathedral

When
  • Every day, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
  • Wednesday 17 December 2025 to Thursday 25 December 2025

Lights turn on at 8:30 PM each night

Cost

Free

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas at St Mary's Cathedral and the adjoining Cathedral Square, with live entertainment, market stalls, food and the Cathedral's famous light show!

This year’s theme animates the classic Christmas song 'The Little Drummer Boy', produced by the team behind VIVID Sydney, Electric Canvas. Sing along whilst being immersed in the captivating display.

Browse the market stall for Christmas gifts, be amused by roaming entertainment or sit back and enjoy the nightly performances that take the main stage. Once again, the stunning light shows and projections will be displayed at both the main and western entrances of the Cathedral, giving visitors even more to see.

Pack a picnic or grab something festive from the on-site food and drink stalls, and enjoy the Cathedral's famous stained-glass windows turning into a kaleidoscope of colours.

Everyone is welcome.

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Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney

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