🎭 Christmas shows and workshops for kids in Sydney 2026

Pantos, The Nutcracker, outdoor Christmas movies, Santa trains, library craft and gingerbread workshops around Sydney, by date. The ticketed ones sell out, so book early.

🎄 All Christmas 🎅 Santa photos · 122 🤫 Sensory Santa · 43 🕯️ Carols · 19 ✨ Christmas lights · 275 🎁 Christmas markets · 11 💸 Free Christmas events · 55 🎭 Shows and workshops · 31

Also in: Adelaide (29) Melbourne (23) Brisbane (29) Gold Coast (9) Perth (9)

Updated 5 November 2026 · Open in the app

Sat 14 Nov

🎅 Santa's Arrival Breakfast at Marrickville Metro

Marrickville · Sat 14 Nov 2026, sessions at 9am and 10am (45 minutes each) · $10 per child plus booking fee

☕ 10m to coffee

Thu 19 Nov

🎅 High Tea with Santa at The Tea Room QVB

Sydney · Selected days and sessions, Thu 19 Nov to Thu 24 Dec 2026; two-hour sittings · Adults and 13+ $120, children 1 to 12 $70, under 1s free

☕ 40m to coffee

Sun 22 Nov

🎨 Christmas doll craft with Reverse Garbage, Ryde Sustainability Festival

Ryde · Sun 22 Nov, booked 30 minute workshops 9am to 10am, then drop-in crafts · Price not shown on the booking page

☕ 330m to coffee

Thu 26 Nov

✨ Martin Place Christmas Tree light show

Sydney · Nightly 26 Nov to 5 Jan, light show 8pm to midnight, changing every 15 minutes · Free

Free☕ 50m to coffee

Sat 28 Nov

🎭 Rudolph's Red Nose Adventure cushion concert for little kids, Leichhardt

Leichhardt · Sat 28 Nov, sessions 9:45am, 11:30am and 1:30pm (about 50 minutes each) · From $20, babes in arms under 12 months free

☕ 100m to coffee

🎨 Broadway Minis LEGO workshop: Christmas chimney with Santa

Glebe · Sat 28 Nov, sessions 10am, 11am and 12pm · $5 per child

☕ 90m to coffee

🎪 Double Bay Christmas Festival with concert and fireworks

Double Bay · Sat 28 Nov, markets and rides from 12pm, concert 6pm, fireworks to finish · Free entry and activities; food, drinks and ride tickets extra

Free☕ 110m to coffee

🎭 The Nutcracker by The Australian Ballet, Sydney Opera House

Sydney · 28 Nov to 16 Dec, evenings plus 1:30pm matinees on 2, 5, 9, 12, 15 and 16 Dec · Kids under 18 from $78, adults $111 to $455, plus $8.95 booking fee

☕ 40m to coffee

Sun 29 Nov

🕯️ Rosebery Christmas Concert with Santa

Rosebery · Sun 29 Nov, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety

Free☕ 130m to coffee

Wed 2 Dec

🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, IPAC Wollongong

Wollongong · Wed 2 Dec, 4pm and 7:15pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · Kids under 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90, plus $7.75 booking fee

Thu 3 Dec

🕯️ Northern Beaches Christmas Choral Concert at Manly Oval

Manly · Thu 3 Dec, gates 5pm, concert 6pm to 8pm · Free

Free☕ 150m to coffee

Fri 4 Dec

🎭 The Nutcracker ballet at the Capitol Theatre

Haymarket · 4 to 23 Dec, matinees Wed, Sat and Sun plus evening shows (2 hrs 25 min with interval) · Prices on Ticketmaster

☕ 50m to coffee

Sat 5 Dec

⭐ Candy Cane Express Christmas steam train, NSW Rail Museum Thirlmere

Thirlmere · Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec; trains 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2pm, 3:15pm (plus 4:45pm and 6pm Sat only) · Museum + train: adults $38, kids 2 to 17 $18; museum only: adults $18, kids $8; under 2s free

🎭 Alice in Wonderland Christmas pantomime, Berowra

Berowra · Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec, 1pm · Prices on TryBooking; everyone over 3 needs a ticket, general admission

☕ 390m to coffee

🕯️ Magic of Christmas at Carss Bush Park with Sesame Street

Carss Park · Sat 5 Dec, 4:30pm to 9pm, fireworks at 9pm · Free

Free☕ 120m to coffee

Sun 6 Dec

🕯️ Pyrmont Christmas Concert at Pirrama Park

Pyrmont · Sun 6 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos and face painting for a donation

Free☕ 100m to coffee

Thu 10 Dec

🎭 The Nutcracker on Ice, Rooty Hill

Rooty Hill · 10 to 20 Dec (no show Mon 14 Dec), evenings plus Sat 2pm and Sun 1pm matinees · Prices on Ticketek; kids tickets ages 2 to 17, under 2s free on a lap

☕ 740m to coffee

Fri 11 Dec

🎭 Believe: A Christmas Musical about Santa, Castle Hill

Castle Hill · 11 to 13 and 18 to 21 Dec: Fri 11am and 7pm, Sat 2pm and 7pm, Sun 1pm and 6pm, Mon 21 Dec 11am · Adults $85, kids $55, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $255; sale price $55 for all tickets at time of checking

☕ 30m to coffee

Sat 12 Dec

🎨 Broadway Minis LEGO workshop: Christmas ornaments

Glebe · Sat 12 Dec, sessions from 10am · Price on Eventbrite

☕ 90m to coffee

🎭 ACO Families: The Nutcracker for kids 3 to 8, Walsh Bay

Dawes Point · 12 to 21 Dec, mostly 10:30am and 12pm sessions (35 minutes) · $42 per person aged 2 and over, babies in arms free, 10 to 15% off for 3 or more tickets

☕ 140m to coffee

🎨 Kids gingerbread house workshop at Birdie, Sydney CBD

Sydney · Sat 12 Dec, 12pm to 2pm · $89 per child, includes kids meal and soft drink

☕ 50m to coffee

Sun 13 Dec

🎭 Spirit of Christmas family concert, Willoughby Symphony, Chatswood

Chatswood · Sun 13 Dec, 2pm to 4pm · Adults $106, kids under 16 $48, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $294, under 2s free on a lap

☕ 30m to coffee

🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, ICC Sydney Darling Harbour

Sydney · Sun 13 Dec, 3:30pm and 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · From $49.90

☕ 100m to coffee

🕯️ Alexandria Christmas Concert with Santa

Alexandria · Sun 13 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety

Free☕ 110m to coffee

Mon 14 Dec

🎭 The Greatest Christmas Show, The Art House Wyong

Wyong · Mon 14 Dec, 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · Kids 2 to 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90

Wed 16 Dec

🎨 Festive tree garland craft for kids, Haberfield Library

Haberfield · Wed 16 Dec, 3:45pm to 4:45pm · Price not shown on the booking page; bookings via Eventbrite

☕ 210m to coffee

Sat 19 Dec

🎭 The Christmas Spectacular: A Magical Wonderland, State Theatre

Sydney · Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec, 2pm and 6:30pm · From $59 plus booking fee

☕ 70m to coffee

Sun 20 Dec

🎨 Broadway Minis: Christmas slime workshop

Glebe · Sun 20 Dec, sessions every half hour 10am to 12:30pm · $3 per child

☕ 90m to coffee

Mon 21 Dec

🎨 Christmas art and craft workshop for kids, Artkookoo Eastwood

Eastwood · Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 9am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 3:30pm · $70 per session or $125 for a full day, materials included

☕ 280m to coffee

🎨 Santa's Studio Christmas crafts for kids, Royal Botanic Garden

Sydney · Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 10:30am to 12pm · $22 per child ($20 Foundation & Friends), supervising adults free

☕ 70m to coffee

🎭 Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at Glen Street Theatre

Belrose · Mon 21 Dec, 2pm (60 minutes, no interval) · $29 each, family of 4 $105, plus $5.50 online booking fee for non-members

☕ 270m to coffee