We have put together your guide to Christmas Carols in Lane Cove. You have a few choices if you want to join in and have a singalong.
LANE COVE PUBLIC SCHOOL STRINGS ENSEMBLE – FESTIVE PERFORMANCE
📅 Friday 28 November
⏰ 8:00am to 8:45am
📍 Lane Cove Plaza
💰 Free event
The Year 6 Strings Ensemble performs Christmas carols and Chanukah pieces, bringing festive cheer to the Plaza.
JUBILATTE – KICK START CHRISTMAS AT THE CANOPY
Presented by: Jubilatte
📅 Sunday 30 November
⏰ From 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Canopy Lane Cove
💰 Free event
A festive outdoor concert featuring the Burns Bay Big Band, Karingal Concert Band and Turrumburra Concert Band. Pack a picnic and enjoy an evening of music and carols. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
END OF YEAR CONCERT
Presented by: Lane Cove Music & Cultural Centre
📅 Sunday 7 December
⏰ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 LG1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove (Lower Ground Floor)
💰 Free event
Calling all young Lane Cove musicians! This end-of-year community concert invites primary and high-school students to share their talent in a friendly, supportive environment. Performers can choose from a 3:00pm or 4:00pm slot, with family and friends encouraged to come along and enjoy an afternoon of music.
👉 To book a performance slot, call 02 9427 8027
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Presented by: Lane Cove Community Bands
📅 Sunday 7 December
⏰ From 6:00pm onwards
📍 Hughes Park, Lane Cove West
💰 Free event
Celebrate the start of the festive season with the soulful sounds of Jubilatte — Sydney’s own 13-piece gospel big band. Expect brassy horn lines, smooth harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms, and soulful vocals that bring classic gospel and festive favourites to life.
LAVOCE CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Presented by: LaVoce Community Choir
📅 Thursday 11 December
⏰ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
📍 Lane Cove Library
💰 Free event – Bookings essential
Join LaVoce Community Choir for an uplifting evening of Christmas carols. Celebrate with festive music, community spirit and the joy of singing together.
This concert is for family and friends (and anyone else!) for carol singing to celebrate the festive season. It is approximately 2 hours in length. Bookings for this concert are recommended due to limited seating availability and are available on the Library’s website.
CAROLS AT THE CANOPY
Presented by: LCM & C3 Combined Churches
📅 Sunday 14 December
⏰ From 6:00pm
📍 The Canopy, Lane Cove
💰 Free event
Celebrate the festive season with a beautiful evening of community carols at The Canopy. Enjoy music, joy and the magic of singing beloved Christmas classics together under the stars. Bring family, friends and neighbours to share in the festive spirit.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH THE LANE COVE CHORISTERS
📅 Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
⏰ Time: 11am – 12pm
📍 Location: Live Music Zone, The Canopy
💰 Cost: Free or gold coin donation
The Lane Cove Choristers present a warm, uplifting Christmas concert featuring a beautiful selection of traditional carols and seasonal music.
CHRISTMAS CAROL NIGHT – METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH
📅 Date: 14 December 2025
⏰ Time: 6pm
📍 Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church, Burns Bay Rd & Cullen St, Lane Cove West
💰 Cost: Free event
A joyful evening of carols hosted by the Metropolitan Baptist Church, featuring traditional Christmas hymns, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Bring the family and join in celebrating the true spirit of Christmas. Christmas is coming!
We would love to celebrate this special time of the year with you during our upcoming Christmas services.
Library Christmas Storytime (multiple locations)
Evening Christmas Storytime
- Wed 17 Dec – St Leonards Library, 5pm–6pm
- Thu 18 Dec – Lane Cove Library, 5pm–6pm
Christmas Storytime (daytime)
- Thu 11 Dec – Lane Cove Library, 11am–11:30am
- Fri 12 Dec – St Leonards Library, 11am–11:30am
- Mon 15 Dec – Greenwich Library, 11am–11:30am
- Wed 17 Dec – The Yarn Hunters Hill, 11am–11:30am
Ages: 3–6
Christmas Crafts / Kids Activities
Mystery Christmas Craft Bags
From Monday 1 December
All council libraries – Free
Crafters Corner: Christmas Beetle Craft
Thu 4 December, 10am–12pm
Lane Cove Library – Free event
Christmas Beetle Bug Hunt
Sat 6 December, 9am–11am
Lane Cove Community Nursery – Bookings essential
Bushkids – Nature’s Nibblers (Citizen Science)
Wed 26 Nov & Thu 18 Dec, 9:45am–11:15am
Penrose St Playground – $10
Bush Christmas
Fri 12 & Tue 16 December, 9:45am–11:15am
Blackman Park – Bookings essential – $10
Christmas Music & Entertainment
Saturday Sounds (Christmas Edition)
Sat 13 December, 10am–12pm
Lane Cove Plaza – Free
New Year’s Eve with Plastic Soul
Wed 31 December, 7pm–9pm
The Canopy – Free
(High-energy funk & soul, picnic-style)
Santa Events
Free Santa Photos
Sat 13 December, 10am–1pm
The Canopy – Free
(Selfie with Santa + face painting).
Where to Buy Fresh Christmas Trees
There is something nice about a fresh Christmas Tree. The smell of pine wafting through your house. Here is where you can buy your fresh Christmas Trees in Lane Cove and help out local community groups. We also have some tips for those who don’t manage to snap up a Christmas Tree from a community group – as they go very fast.
The good news is that you can preorder trees from both the 1st Tambo Scouts and the 1st Lane Cove Scouts, and they have delivery options!!! More Info here – below is one of ITC’s Fresh Christmas Tree before the decorations purchased from the Tambo Scouts
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