10 to 20 December 2026 · 4pm to 10:30pm daily · Free entry10 to 20 Dec · 4pm to 10:30pm · Free entry10 to 20 Dec · Free entry

Jolly, Sydney's Christmas Night Market

Sydney’s Christmas Night Market

All the magic of Christmas, in the heart of Sydney, after dark.

  • EntryFree
  • Dates10 to 20 December 2026
  • Hours4pm to 10:30pm daily
  • WhereCircular Quay and The Rocks
Discover the 11 free Christmas shows

Free every night at First Fleet Park

JOLLY NIGHTS LIVE

11 nights. 11 free Christmas shows.

Every night, a new Christmas show. Come sing, dance and be Jolly.

Pick a night and open its present

Opening night

Thursday 10 December

Dancers in red velvet costumes holding giant candy canes on the JOLLY NIGHTS LIVE stage
Christmas theme
Revealed 20 November
Performer
Announced 20 November
Set time
To be confirmed
Where
First Fleet Park (free)

About the show

Description of this night’s Christmas show, revealed 20 November.

See all 11 nights

Make a night of it At least one free session every day.

See the masterclasses on Thu 10 Dec
Snow falling in front of the giant lit Christmas tree at Customs House as a visitor films it on a phone

A summer night in Sydney

And then, it snows.

At random moments each night, snow falls beside the giant Christmas tree at Customs House and around the giant Christmas bars at Gateway Plaza and First Fleet Park. Nobody knows when.

Customs HouseGateway PlazaFirst Fleet Park

From 4pm · The world of Jolly

Five Christmas destinations

Each with its own Christmas atmosphere, around Circular Quay and The Rocks.

  1. Customs House at night: the giant Christmas tree lit up above wooden chalets, café tables and a crowd

    01 Customs House

    The French Christmas Village

    Inspired by Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets.

    Experience the magic of a French Christmas market in Sydney. Explore festive wooden chalets brought all the way from Europe to Customs House, discover artisan gifts, enjoy French, German, Italian, Spanish food and soak up the atmosphere beneath a spectacular Christmas tree.

    Snow falls here at random moments

    Mulled wine at the bars here

    Wander the chalet lanes
    A visitor in a wreath earring leans in to look at glowing Christmas snow globes in a wooden chalet
    A tray of melted cheese with salad held up among the evening crowd and festive lights
    A couple take a selfie under a giant illuminated snowflake as snow falls around them
  2. A wine bar chalet trimmed with blue garland lights, festoon lights strung overhead and a crowd gathered along the chalet lane at dusk

    02 Gateway Plaza

    The NSW Wine & Spirits Christmas Village

    Sip, savour & discover.

    Discover the best of NSW wines and spirits at Sydney’s Christmas Night Market in Circular Quay. Meet local producers, enjoy wine tastings and festive masterclasses, and celebrate at the Christmas bar beneath twinkling lights, with snow falling at random moments.

    See the masterclasses The giant Christmas bar
    A smiling NSW winemaker pours a tasting for a guest at his stall
    Guests at long tables under black umbrellas as the host pours tastings during a masterclass
    An elf bartender in a green and red costume hands over a bottle at a wooden Christmas bar
  3. A big crowd in front of the First Fleet Park stage as dancers in red perform, a lit Christmas tree at the edge of the frame

    03 First Fleet Park

    The Christmas Festive Village

    Sing, dance, feast & be Jolly!

    Celebrate Christmas in Sydney with live music, festive food and a giant Christmas bar at First Fleet Park. Home to JOLLY NIGHTS LIVE, featuring 11 free Christmas shows and a different festive theme every night.

    Snow falls here at random moments

    Mulled wine at the bar here

    See the 11 free Christmas shows The giant Christmas bar
    Melted cheese scraped onto a plate of ham and salad as a smiling guest waits
    A red festive drink in a bauble-shaped cup decorated with a small Christmas wreath and a bell
    Friends of all ages dancing and laughing on the lawn
  4. Crowds walk between glowing white stalls at dusk, the Sydney Harbour Bridge rising behind the palms

    04 Circular Quay Upper Promenade

    The Christmas Gathering Place

    Eat, sip, share & stay a little longer.

    Gather by Sydney Harbour for festive food, wine and Christmas entertainment. Enjoy the waterfront atmosphere at Circular Quay and stay a little longer with friends and family.

    Mulled wine at the bar here

    Stay for a free Christmas show
    A crumble dessert topped with ice cream and custard, held up against festive lights
    A singer with an acoustic guitar performs on a small stage by the harbour at dusk
    Evening crowds on the promenade with the Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up across the water
  5. Wooden Christmas market huts with garlands and warm light along the Circular Quay waterfront, city towers behind

    05 Circular Quay Lower Promenade

    The Christmas Gift Promenade

    Wander & Wonder.

    Discover unique Christmas gifts in Sydney along Circular Quay’s waterfront. Browse charming wooden market huts filled with handmade jewellery, artisan creations and gifts from independent makers, all surrounded by festive lights and beautiful harbour views.

    See the whole market
    A maker arranges gold necklaces, earrings and bracelets on a table
    A visitor smiles as she reaches for a decoration at a stall full of handmade felt animals

Get the Jolly news

Christmas themes and performers, masterclass bookings and what is on each night, straight to your inbox.

Dusk · The lights come on

Christmas comes alive after dark.

Every wooden chalet at Jolly has made the journey from Europe to Sydney Harbour. Wander the chalet lanes at Customs House as the lights come on one by one and the giant Christmas tree glows above them. The beauty of France and the magic of Europe’s Christmas markets, by the harbour.

Exhibitors
Over 100
Chalets from Europe
46
Giant Christmas trees
2
Bars
6
A stallholder hands a gift bag to a couple at a wooden Christmas market chalet hung with lights, red bows and a paper star

10:30pm · Until next time

Come back for a different night.

There is always more to discover: new flavours to taste, a new drink to sip and a different free Christmas show every night. 11 nights, 11 reasons to come back.

When
10 to 20 December 2026
4pm to 10:30pm daily
Where
Circular Quay and The Rocks, Sydney
Entry
Free. Food, drinks and gifts are paid for.
Getting there
Trains, ferries and light rail all stop at Circular Quay. Public transport is recommended.
Pets
Pets are welcome.
Accessibility
The whole festival is accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users.
Full visitor guide

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