Carols by the Lake 2024

Name: Carols by the Lake 2024
Start: 2024-12-07T18:00:00+11:00
End: 2024-12-07T21:00:00+11:00
Location: Coburg Lake Reserve

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Coburg Lake Reserve | Coburg, VI

Get ready to pull out your Christmas hats and start warming up your singing voices because it's almost time for Carols by the Lake! Join us on Saturday, December 7, from 6 to 9pm at the beautiful Coburg Lake for a magical evening of live music, community, and carols by candlelight.
Hosted by the fabulous Barry Morgan, there will be performances by soul-queen Thndo, powerhouse singer Nina Ferro, jazz vocalist Josh Kyle, the Merri-bek Community Band, and talented students from Brunswick Secondary College. There'll even be a special visit from Santa! 🎅🏼
Impossible to avoid getting into the Christmas spirit! Bring a picnic, blanket, and don't forget your water bottle or mug.
The Lions Club of Glenroy will be distributing candles and songbooks for a gold coin donation.
For more details, check out Arts Merri-bek on social media.
See you there for a night of festive fun! ✨🎄
Important Information:
• Carols by the Lake is single-use plastic free event so please bring a reusable water bottle or cup.
• Drinking taps will be available on site.
• First Aid is available on site.
Getting to Carols by the Lake:
Carols by the Lake is located at Coburg Lake Reserve, Gaffney St, Coburg North VIC 3058
Come to Carols by the Lake by bicycle!
There is plenty of secure bike parking available near Harry Atkinson Centre.
You can also avoid traffic by using a bike trail. The closest trails to Coburg Lake are:
• Merri Creek Trail
Public Transport
The following transport lines have routes that pass near Coburg Lake Reserve:
• Bus: 526, 530, 534
• Tram: 19
• Train: UPFIELD Line
For more information, visit Public Transport Victoria’s website: ptv.vic.gov.au
Merri-bek City Council encourages you to walk, cycle or use public transport to travel to and from the festival.
Parking
Limited street parking nearby, so be mindful of signs and residents. The car park along Lake Grove is closed, and parking officers will be on patrol.
Accessibility
The Carols by the Lake site is grassed with accessible pathways. Accessible bathrooms are available. The Welcome to Country and opening speeches will have Auslan translations. Wardens will be on-site in Merri-bek Festivals t-shirts and can be approached to help with any access needs or questions.
Expect lively music and a friendly, bustling atmosphere. Audiences are generally seated for the duration of the event. If you have any specific access or other needs, please ask one of our friendly staff in the pink or black “Arts Merri-bek” t-shirts.
Visit https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/carols-by-the-lake/ for more information.