Get into the festive spirit by taking the kids to see a live kids show or pantomime in Sydney this Christmas! From Christmas Spectacular, The Muppet Christmas Carols and The Australian Chamber Orchestra, through to a selection of local Christmas pantomimes, you’re spoilt for choice.
Christmas Shows in Sydney
- Christmas Spectacular, State Theatre
- Christmas Actually, Sydney Opera House
- Bluey Live Christmas Experience, Lane Cove
- A Cracker Kransky, Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
- Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas
Christmas Pantomimes in Sydney
Christmas Actually, Sydney Opera House
Don’t miss the Christmas Actually – the music of ‘Love Actually’ live on stage at Sydney Opera House from 6-9 December.
The ultimate stocking stuffer, Sydney Opera House style. Now in its sixth sparkling year, Green Room Award winner Naomi Price and friends return to stuff your stockings with the music of Love Actually live on stage, wrapped up with a sprig of holly and bucketloads of comedy and charm. Relive the magic musical moments from your favourite festive film including hit songs by Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and The Beatles, brought to life by a band of Australia’s top musicians and superstar vocalists including Stefanie Jones (Mary Poppins), Luke Kennedy (The Voice Australia) and Doron Chester (Frozen, Aladdin). Bursting with nativity lobsters, cinnamon sticks and endless fun, Christmas Actually is the ultimate silly-season starter.
Presented by The Little Red Company.
- When: Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 December 2023
- Where: Sydney Opera House
- Book tickets
Bluey Live Experience, Lane Cove
Wackadoo! Bluey and her little sister Bingo are heading to Lane Cove – for real life! Get ready to play Verandah Santa, Keepy Uppy and more.
No booking required but arrive early to grab a spot on the grass.
This is a free event – not ticketed!
- When: Friday 1 December, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
- Where: Lane Cove
- Details
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Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas
Let your Christmas senses ignite with a kaleidoscope of Christmas songs, dances and world class variety performers as they light up the stage in a show that pays tribute to the Radio City Rockets, The Nutcracker and so much more.
The Voice finalist and musical theatre sensation Prinnie Stevens will take you on a journey of Christmas music classics from traditional songs to Mariah Carey classics, all performed with Prinnie’s unique style and the voice of an angel.
Prinnie will be joined by the absolute crème de la crème of Australia’s leading showgirls, who have graced the stages of Moulin Rouge, the Lido and other Famous cabaret revues in this spectacular 90-minute production. The show also includes features acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd, who will perform some of his greatest illusions, mind-boggling disappearances and incredible magic (with a Christmas twist) that will keep the entire audience entranced.
- When: Friday 8 December, 7pm-9pm
- Where: The Concourse, Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
- Cost: $16.40-$75
- Book tickets
Christmas Spectacular ‘A Magical Wonderland’, State Theatre
Come and experience the most magical holiday event of the season! The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic.
Let your senses ignite with a kaleidoscope of Christmas Songs, dances and world class variety performers as they light up the stage in a show that pays tribute to the Radio City Rocketts, The Nutcracker and much more.
Join The Voice finalist Prinnie Stevens, as she takes you on a musical journey of Christmas classics from traditional songs to Mariah Carey all performed with Prinnie’s unique style and the voice of and angel.
Come and celebrate the fun and magic of the festive season with Santa and all his friends. This spectacular show will ignite your holiday spirit and remind you that Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
- When: Thursday 21, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 December
- Where: State Theatre, Market Street, Sydney
- Cost: $59-$79
- Book tickets
A Cracker Kransky Christmas, Riverside Theatre
Time to pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits…The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party to town at A Cracker Kransky Christmas on Saturday 16 December.
Travelling down in the trusty Morris from their hometown of Esk, the musical sisters are eager to share their unravelling stories along with home spun renditions of popular songs deftly banged out on a wondrously odd-ball menagerie of instruments.
From Britney Spears to the Spice Girls, M to AC/DC, and carols like you’ve never heard them before… a night with this delightfully twisted trio will more than fill your Christmas stockings.
Lost love, home remedies, an old radio, and scrub turkeys,… the sisters share their adventures and misadventures alike. Complete with Tuba, toilet brush, pot, shaker and saw, reed keyboard and old guitar, this off-the-wall Christmas experience is not to be missed.
- When: Saturday 16 December
- Where: Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
- Cost: From $52
- Book tickets
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Christmas Pantomimes in Sydney
Cinderella, Berowra Community Centre
Berowra Musical Society presents their 2023 Christmas Pantomime, Cinderella.
Book your tickets to enjoy a magical afternoon of family fun as their talented cast brings Cinderella to life on stage! Get ready for laughter, enchantment, and toe-tapping tunes!
- Where: Berowra Community Centre, The Gully Road, Berowra.
- When:
- Saturday 2 December @ 2pm
- Sunday 3 December @ 2pm
- Saturday 9 December @ 2pm
- Sunday 10 December @ 2pm
- Tickets: Ages 0-2: Free | Ages 3-5: $5 | Ages 6+: $10 | Buy tickets
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