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Join us for a free and festive evening of carols and family entertainment.

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Event details

4 pm to 10 pm Saturday 14 December 2024
Wally Tew Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully

Knox Carols is a free event that warmly welcomes everyone in our diverse community to come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas.

This is a free, unticketed event. Just turn up with your festive spirit.

This is a drug, alcohol and smoke free event. We ask that you leave your pets at home (assistance dogs welcome).

Program

Family activities 4 pm to 8 pm

Face painting
Kids activities
Roving Christmas performers

Pre-show entertainment 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Knox Factor Grand Final
Knox City Sings (Community Choir)
Kim Annette Dance Studios
DanceXpress Academy

Main Carols concert 8 pm to 10 pm

Bernard Curry, Master of Ceremonies
Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne
Halo Ensemble and Soloists
Shannen Wick
Thomas McGuane
Caitlin Spears
Carla Venkataya (Knox Factor Winner 2023)
3D Arts presenting Santa's arrival

There will be no fireworks this year due to works on the second oval. This is the only place we can launch fireworks safely.

Event essentials

Come for dinner and enjoy delicious food and beverages for sale.
Bring your own picnic rug, low back chairs or back rests.
Bring an LED candle or torch and your best Christmas attire.
Download the site map
Download the Carols 2024 songbook

Getting to the carols

There is no public parking at the event. Where possible please consider walking, riding or taking public transport to the event.
A free shuttle bus will run between Ferntree Gully Train Station and the event on a continuous loop. Please note that the shuttle is unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Download the shuttle bus timetable.
Accessible parking is located via the Burwood Highway entry.
If driving, please observe parking restrictions. Residential restrictions apply.
Main pedestrian entry is located at the north end of Brenock Park Drive, providing direct access to the oval.

Accessibility

Knox Carols is accessible to people of all abilities.

Accessible parking is located within the reserve with close access to the oval. Enter and exit via the Burwood Highway entrance.
There are permanent sealed paths throughout the event site, including a path connecting the accessible carpark to the oval.
A chill out space is available, providing a quiet space to break away from the event.
Auslan interpreters will be on stage throughout the main show program.
A permanent Changing Place toilet is located near the Wally Tew windmill, along with other accessible amenities.
Download the access key

If you have any queries regarding accessibility, contact us on 9282 8000 or email [email protected] prior to the event.

Support your community this festive season

We have partnered with Outer East Foodshare to provide emergency food relief to those in need this festive season.

For those who wish to donate, there will be a food donation point at Knox Carols, accepting canned foods, packets of biscuits, pasta sauces, simmer sauces and spreads.

Please ensure all food donations are within their use by dates and not damaged in any way.

https://www.outereastfoodshare.org/