Greater Dandenong Carols is a free family-friendly event to start and celebrate the Christmas season with our local community.
New for 2023, Harmony Square will be transformed into a wonderful Christmas Market from 3pm with plenty of festive food and Christmas crafts. The Christmas Carol singalong will begin from 6pm with a variety of amazing performers.
Date: Friday 1 December
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Cost: Free entry
Venue: Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Stage Program
The Carols program will be hosted by Chanel Olive Thomas and will get underway with some pre-show entertainment from 5pm before the Main program begins at 6pm.
Pre-Show Entertainment
5pm | David Zhang |
5.15pm | Dandenong Primary School |
5.30pm | Greater Dandenong Library Services - Christmas Story Time |
Main Program
6pm | Welcome to Country |
6.05pm | Opening Speech - Mayor Cr. Lana Formoso |
6.15pm | Lighthouse Christian Church |
6.30pm | The Funtones |
6.50pm | Melbourne Ballet School |
7.05pm | The City of Greater Dandenong Band |
7.15pm | One Voice Community Choir |
7.40pm | Amore Duet |
8pm | Southern Voices Choir |
8.20pm | Mary Ann Van Der Horst |
8.45pm | Santa Claus and the City of Greater Dandenong Band |
Kids Activities and Entertainment
- Christmas Coloring-in activity
- Festive Arts and Crafts
- AFL Victoria - Come and Try activity
- Giant Candy Canes roving the event (from 6pm)
- Meet, greet and photo opportunity with the REAL SANTA! (from 5pm)
- City of Greater Dandenong Horticulture Information and Activity
- Facepainting (paid for activity)
Christmas Market
Wander around our mini-Christmas market and try out some delicious treats or get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our Craft Stalls.
Market Stalls
- Custom Vinyl
- Glow Up Party
Food Stalls
- Chilli Express
- Cyclone Tattie's
- Ice Cream Van
- Dutch Pancakes