Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (Carols in Harmony Square)

Carols in Harmony Square

Visitors can enjoy live Christmas carols performed by community groups, choirs, and professional entertainers, accompanied by roving performers throughout the square. Families can meet Santa, get free face painting, and join in family-friendly holiday activities. The event also offers a Best Christmas Look Competition alongside local market stalls and food vendors.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au

When

Tickets

Free.

Hours

5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Dandenong

Food & Drink

Food vendors will be at the event.

Going?

Location

See it and nearby events on the map
Harmony Square · 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Wear a festive outfit if you’d like to enter the Best Christmas Look Competition, one of the event’s listed attractions.
  • Make room in your evening for the carols, Santa meet-and-greet and roving performers during the event’s 5.30pm to 8.30pm program.
  • Bring children ready to enjoy free face painting and family-friendly Christmas activities alongside the live entertainment.
  • Consider arriving near the start of the evening to make time for the stalls, food vendors and entertainment before the event ends.
  • As the event is held in a square in the evening, bring an extra layer in case you feel cool while watching the carols.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Greater Dandenong

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Carols in Harmony Square for?

It's a free, family-friendly celebration with entertainment for all ages.

Who performs the carols?

Local community groups, choirs and professional entertainers sing the carols. Roving performers also move around the square.

What is there for kids?

Kids can meet Santa and get their faces painted for free. There are other family-friendly Christmas activities too.

Is there food?

Yes. Food vendors set up alongside the community and market stalls.

Can I still apply for a stall?

No. Stallholder expressions of interest closed on Sunday 13 September 2026.

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