Christmas on the Beaches
Northern Beaches Council is thrilled to present an exciting lineup of Christmas events that will enchant and delight residents and visitors alike. Join us in spreading warmth and cheer as we usher in the most wonderful time of the year.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at our free events
Christmas Choral Concert 2025
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Join us for your favourite carols performed by the Northern Beaches Orchestra, our Community Christmas Choir and local artists alongside festive...
Christmas by the Beach 2025
Friday, 12 December 2025
Christmas by the Beach is returning to James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why. Sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy a...
More Christmas fun!
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Check out our other Summer events on the Northern Beaches.
Wed 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
New Year's Eve - Dee Why
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Dee Why Beach
Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why
Council Events, New Year's Eve
Wed 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
New Year's Eve - Frenchs Forest
Northern Beaches Council presents the 9pm New Year's Eve family fireworks at Frenchs Forest
Lionel Watts Reserve, Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, New Year's Eve
Wed 31 Dec
9.00 PM - 9.30 PM
New Year's Eve - Manly
The Manly Cove fireworks are proudly presented by Manly Wharf with support from Northern Beaches Council.
East Esplanade Manly
Council Events, New Year's Eve
Wed 26 Nov
Fri 12 Dec
Jingle Beats
From Wednesday 26 November to Friday 12 December we're lighting up our town centres with live music to create a magical atmosphere for Christmas shoppers.
Council Events, Christmas
Tue 2 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Christmas Art Market
Celebrate the holiday season at Suzy O'Rourke's Gallery.
Mona Vale Creative Space 1 Park St Mona Vale
Christmas, Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Sun 7 Dec
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Christmas Creatives Meet up
Join Us for the Christmas Meet Up! Mini canvas painting, cards & polymer clay creations. You will get to choose which Christmas creation to make.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Christmas, Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 10 Dec
9.30 AM - 10.15 AM
Christmas Pantomime at Glen Street
Join us for a fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters. This family event is aimed at children aged 2 to 7 years, but all ages are welcome.
Glen Street Theatre - Sorlie's Space Cnr Glen Street and blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Christmas, Children and Families, Music and Dance
Wed 10 Dec
1.30 PM - 2.15 PM
Christmas Pantomime at Mona Vale
Join us for a fun-filled show of catchy songs, costumes and characters. This family event is aimed at children aged 2 to 7 years, but all ages are welcome.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Christmas, Children and Families, Music and Dance
Fri 12 Dec
4.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Christmas by the Beach 2025
Christmas by the Beach is returning to James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why with all your favourite carols, a children’s Christmas show and jolly entertainment for the whole family.
James Meehan Reserve Dee Why
Council Events, Christmas
Sat 13 Dec
Sun 14 Dec
Real Christmas trees by Harbord Scouts 13 & 14 December 2025
Treat your family to a real Christmas tree this year and support your local scout group (Girls and Boys aged 5 to 18)
Freshwater Senior Campus High School 153 Harbord Road Curl Curl
Christmas
Sat 13 Dec
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Sustainable Christmas: Youth Create & Paint
Learn how to make your own sustainable paint and create a small artwork to take home. Ages 12 to 24.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Christmas, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Youth
Sun 14 Dec
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Christmas Carols
Join us for a family service, traditional carols and sweet Christmas treats.
PCYC, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Christmas, Children and Families
Mon 15 Dec
11.00 AM - 12.20 PM
Christmas Morning Music
Get into the festive spirit with this wonderful concert full of our favourite carols and sing-along songs.
Glen Street Theatre, corner of Glen Street & Blackbutts Road Belrose
Christmas, Live music
Sat 20 Dec
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Carols by the Lake
Experience the joy of Christmas with traditional carols, santa and fireworks, as the community comes together at Carols by the Lake!
Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Christmas
Sun 21 Dec
4.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Lions Club of Frenchs Forest - Carols by Candlelight
55 years of Forest Tradition, lots of fun for all the family. Santa, DJ Kitkat and lots more!
Blackbutts Road. Frenchs Forest
Christmas