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.
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