Knox Carols By Candlelight

Knox Carols by Candlelight is a free event that warmly welcomes our diverse community to come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and a magical evening of entertainment.

Knox Carols by Candlelight will take place on Saturday 9 December 2023 from 4pm to 10pm at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.

This is a drug, alcohol and smoke free event. We ask that you leave your pets at home. An ATM is available on site.

Family activities 4pm - 8pm

• Face painting
• Kids activities
• Roving Christmas performers

Pre-show entertainment 5pm - 7:30pm

• CJ Commerford and The Supertones
• Team Dream
• Knox Factor Grand Final

Main Carols concert 8pm - 10pm

• Kane Alexander, Master of Ceremonies
• Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne
• Shannen Wick
• Maya Vice
• Marten Visser
• Danika Dakic (Knox Factor Winner 2022)
• The Chime Choir
• 3D Arts presenting Santa's arrival

Fireworks from approximately 10pm - 10:15pm Event essentials

• Come for dinner and enjoy delicious food and beverages for sale.
• An ATM is available on site.

Getting to the Carols

• Parking is limited - where possible walk, ride, public transport or take our free shuttle bus to the event. There is no public parking at the event.
• A free shuttle bus will run between Ferntree Gully Train Station and the event.
• Accessible parking - the accessible car park is located via the Burwood Highway entry.
• If driving, please observe parking restrictions as usual restrictions in residential areas apply.
• Main pedestrian entry – is located at the north end of Brenock Park Drive, providing direct access to the Carols oval.

Accessbility

Knox Carols is accessible to people of all abilities.

• Accessible parking is located within the reserve with close access to oval. Enter and exit via 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, email events@knox.vic.gov.au prior to the event date.

For more information, head to: https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events-activities-and-festivals/events-calendar/knox-carols-candlelight