Register for Carols By Candlelight
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Register for Carols By Candlelight 🎄
The Canberra Times 82nd Carols by Candlelight
presented by Music for Canberra
Bring a picnic rug and join thousands of Canberrans at Stage 88 for The Canberra Times 82nd Carols by Candlelight presented by Music for Canberra. Held since 1945, it is Australia's second-longest-running community carols. Saturday 5 December, pre-show from 6.30pm, carols from 7pm. Entry by gold coin donation; register at https://events.humanitix.com/carols2026
Give Canberra the Gift of Carols
Since 1945, Canberra has gathered by candlelight to sing in Christmas. What began outside Old Parliament House is now Australia's second-longest-running community carols, and around 5,000 people joined us at Commonwealth Park last December.
Music for Canberra is taking part in AusArt Day, Creative Australia's national day of giving for the arts. We invite you to help us Give Canberra the Gift of Carols. Donations remain open throughout November.
Our goal: $5,000
Gifts over $2 are tax deductible
Music for Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation that provides access to high quality, inspiring, and inclusive musical experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the ACT and surrounding regions.
We believe that music-making plays a vital role in creating community and friendships, as well as developing and maintaining cognitive function. Music for Canberra prioritises making these benefits accessible for everyone, through curating fun and engaging learning opportunities.
Our Values
Passion
We are passionate about music and the benefits music brings to individuals and our community. We communicate and share our passion through performances, musical contribution and other activities across the ACT and surrounding regions.
Community
Through collaboration and partnerships we aspire to nurture the love of music in all individuals, inclusive of all abilities while respecting each other’s views and experience.
Growth
We inspire and support everyone to develop their musical abilities and appreciation, strive to achieve their artistic goals and support them to perform their best.