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Knox Carols

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

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.

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.

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

Need help?

Contact us and we will get back to you.

Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.

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