THE CHURCHES OF NORTH BALWYN PRESENT
MACLEAY PARK, 101 BELMORE ROAD, BALWYN NORTH
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2026 · 6:30PM
An evening under the stars
CAROLS, CANDLES AND COMMUNITY
For more than 35 years the Churches of North Balwyn have gathered our community at MacLeay Park to share the story and joy of Christmas. Join us for an evening of carols with the band, local choirs and soloists, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Carols by candlelight
Sing along with the band, choirs and soloists as the sun sets. Lyrics are in the printed programme and on the big screen.
The Christmas story
A community celebration of the first Christmas, presented by five local churches and open to everyone.
Fireworks finale
The evening closes with fireworks from 9pm. Santa drops in earlier for the children.
FREE ENTRY
BRING A RUG & A PICNIC
FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT
LIVE STREAM LINK POSTED HERE ON THE DAY
Last year at MacLeay Park
WATCH THE 2025 CONCERT
Preserve the magic
KEEP CAROLS IN THE PARK AGLOW WITH YOUR SUPPORT
For years this event has brought our community together under the starlit sky, offering free festivities for all to enjoy. With the support of our council and sponsors it has always been free, but the rising cost of staging it is a real threat to its future.
Your donation, whatever its size, helps keep Carols in the Park a beacon of joy, unity and celebration for years to come.
Stay in touch
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Programme news, the live-stream link and next year’s date, a few times a year and never more.
Contact us
ENQUIRIES, SPONSORSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
For all event enquiries, sponsorship opportunities and volunteering information, send us a note and the committee will be in touch.
Presented by
THE CHURCHES OF NORTH BALWYN
Five local churches work together all year to bring Carols in the Park to MacLeay Park. All are welcome at their Christmas services.