Wodonga’s Christmas celebration!

Sunday 14 December 2025

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Wodonga Carols by Candlelight has been coordinated by Wodonga Brass since 1975. In 2025, we celebrate 50 years!

Wholly organised by volunteers and made possible by generous sponsors, Wodonga Carols is our community’s biggest annual event and our Christmas celebration. 100% of funds raised from candle sales supports Albury Wodonga Health.

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Bring your family & friends together

as we celebrate and sing at the 50th Wodonga Carols by Candlelight 2025

Fast Facts:

Wodonga Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 14 December 2025

Willow Park, Pearce Street, Wodonga
Free community event

Pre-Carols Entertainment from 6:00pm
Main Carols Programme: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
15+ local food vendors from 6:00pm

Roll out your picnic rug & see the candlelight shine bright

Enjoy traditional and modern Christmas carols performed by Wodonga’s awarded 40-peice Wodonga Brass Band, over 27 soloist performers, and the 12-voice strong Wodonga Carols Choir. Oh! and I hear Santa will make a special appearance too!

Candles:

Traditional flame and electronic candles will be available for purchase for $5, with 100% of proceeds going to Albury Wodonga Health. Simply head over to the ‘Candle Stall’ located near the food vendors.

Card payment available.

Car Parking:

Access event parking from Pearce Street, including disabled parking and a dedicated drop-off zone.

Overflow parking can be accessed from Hereford Street - our local SES volunteers will direct traffic on the night.

Accessibility

Wodonga Carols is an inclusive event. There will be accessible seating available for wheelchairs, with access via concrete paths, and an AUSLAN interpreter on stage with signage indicating the best location to enjoy the show.

& AUSLAN:

First Aid:

St John Ambulance Victoria volunteers will be roving throughout the event and will have a base tent located near the Willow Park Kiosk.

If you require assistance on the night, you can also ask one of our volunteers in highvis.

Toilets:

Toilets are located behind the Willow Park Kiosk, past the food vans.

Follow the signs if you’re lost.

Food & Drinks:

15+ local food vendors will be available from 6:00pm, including sweet treats and drinks.

You can also pack a picnic and bring your own food. Small picnic eskies are allowed. Small amounts of alcohol are allowed (i.e. no more than a 6 pack of beer).

Cost / Admission:

Wodonga Carols by Candlelight is a FREE community event.

There is no cost to attend.

Broadcast:

Wodonga Carols will be broadcast live on 1494 2AY from 7:30pm on Sunday 14 December, and re-broadcast from 12:00 noon on Christmas Day.

The event will be livestreamed here on www.wodongacarols.org

What not to bring

The following things are not allowed at Wodonga Carols by Candlelight:

Tents of any size, gazebos, and umbrellas.
Domestic animals / pets with the exception of trained assistance animals.
Large amounts of alcohol - e.g. slabs of beer, spirits, casks of wine. Bags and eskies may be checked upon entry or at any other time if event staff suspect too much alcohol is being brought into the event or intoxication.
Scooters, bikes, skateboards, e-scooters, e-bikes.
Drones and kites.
Smoking and vaping.