Mayor's Christmas Carols

The festive season is set to sparkle as City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns to HOTA, Home of the Arts, for its 15th year! Join us for two magical nights of live entertainment, family fun and Christmas cheer on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November.

Leading this year’s stellar line-up is ARIA Award-winning singer Samantha Jade, joined by powerhouse DJ Havana Brown!

There’s plenty to delight the whole family, with performances from The Royal Navy Band Queensland, Warner Bros. Movie World’s Looney Tunes Christmas Show and, of course, a special visit from Santa himself.

Free tickets for the HOTA Outdoor Stage are limited and will be released at 9am Monday 26 October and 6pm Tuesday 27 October.

Missed out on a ticket? You can still be part of the magic! Pack your picnic blanket for the HOTA Parklands and enjoy a family-friendly screening of the event on the big screens, delicious food truck treats and free Ferris wheel rides for the whole family, all from 4pm - no tickets required.

Hosted by 7NEWS’ Amanda Abate and Chris Parsons, the main show runs from 6pm to 8:30pm, culminating in a spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open at 4pm, so arrive early to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Auslan interpreters will be on hand to help make the event an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone.

City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols are supported by 7NEWS, HOTA, Home of the Arts, and Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

For more information, visit www.whatsongoldcoast.au/mayorscarols

Gates: 4.00pm

Mode: Chill Out. FAQs below.

**Entry Conditions only apply to the Outdoor Stage, the Parklands are unrestricted and open to the public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols is a popular and sought after event. Ticket allocations are limited based on venue capacity and are expected to be exhausted soon after becoming available. Two performances are on offer this year, and on-sale allocations have been divided into two available on-sale timeslots for equitable access.

To allow access for more of the community, please only redeem tickets you intend on using, and if you no longer require your tickets or can’t make it, please contact the HOTA Box Office so that other families can take up this offer. There is a limit of 6 tickets per transaction.

For those unsuccessful in getting tickets, the HOTA Parklands and Lake will be activated as an overflow event site with a live broadcast of the Mayor’s Christmas Carols on the big screen, food trucks, activities, and plenty of space for everyone.

Additional ticketing information and conditions;

• • All tickets are General Admission 
• • Limit of 6 tickets per transaction
• • Children 3 years and under do not require a ticket
• • First Release of tickets is Monday 26 October 9.00am
• • Second Release of tickets is Tuesday 27 October 6.00pm
• • Tickets are available until allocation is exhausted
• • Ticket holders for the outdoor stage are encouraged to arrive early and before 5.00pm to ensure access to the venue. Access to the outdoor stage event site will only be granted if space and capacity limits permit. Once capacity limits for the outdoor stage have been reached, guests will be invited to move to the overflow event site in the HOTA Parklands to watch the live broadcast.
• • The Outdoor Stage event site includes entry terms and conditions, to view prohibited items and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://hota.com.au/faqs/event-mode-faqs#chill-out-mode
• • The HOTA Parklands is a free non-ticketed event – You do not require a ticket for this area
• • The HOTA Parklands is an alcohol-free area
• • The performance on Saturday 28 November will be filmed for television broadcast on the 7 Network. By accepting your tickets and entering the site, you consent to being filmed and may be included in the broadcast.