Carols at Sunset 2026

Get ready to jingle those bells: the City is partnering again with South Perth Lions Club to present Carols at Sunset.

Enjoy the South Perth Lions Big Band, sing along to your favourite Christmas carols, and soak up a summer evening with family and friends. Better still, this is a free community event – everyone is welcome!

The South Perth Lions Club will be collecting donations at the event, with profits going towards the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF).

Thank you to the Good Grocer South Perth for sponsoring this event again in 2026.

Their fresh cherries will be available for purchase on the night, with proceeds going to the Lions Club of South Perth. Complete our Culture Counts survey for your chance to win the donated $100 Good Grocer gift voucher.

Schedule

• 5.30pm: Pre-show entertainment, free children's activities
• 6.30pm: Christmas carols by the South Perth Lions Big Band
• 7.30pm: Intermission and Santa's appearance
• 7.45pm: Christmas carols by the South Perth Lions Big Band
• 8.30pm: Event end
  

Getting there

The event is on the Mends Street foreshore near the intersections of South Perth Esplanade and Mends Street. We encourage you to use public transport, cycle or walk to this event, with a free bike valet service available.

Parking

Parking is limited. Paid parking is available at South Shore Shopping Centre, Millstream Car Park and Wilson Parking Windsor Hotel.  

Accessibility

This concert is wheelchair accessible. Path matting for wheelchair access will be in place and accessible toilets will be available. Auslan interpreters will be on stage throughout the duration of the event with accessible seating available.

ACROD parking available at carpark SPE4.

Seating

You may bring your own seating including chairs and picnic blankets. The event will have designated areas for picnic blankets and low seating (low back chairs and chairs with short legs), and an area for high seating. No BYO umbrellas, marquees or tepees etc will be permitted.

Food and beverages

• Little Sunshine Coffee Co
• That Greek Food Truck 
• Coco's Soft Serve 
• Sausage sizzle by South Perth Lions Club
• Local restaurants along Mends St and South Perth Esplanade

The event is BYO, please drink responsibly. No alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase.

Youth Makers Market

At this event you will have the opportunity to purchase handmade wares from the Youth Makers Market stalls. Support City of South Perth Youth creative and entrepreneurial skills and do some Christmas shopping!

Other event information

No dogs are permitted at this event. No glassware is permitted at this event.