Christmas under the Stars at King Edward Park 🎄

Christmas under the Stars is back!
And guess who made the nice list? 😉
Round up your crew, pack the picnic rug and join us for a FREE evening of carols, tasty food, kids’ activities, free popcorn and plenty of festive fun.
Then, we’re winding it back to 1994 with The Santa Clause (G) on the big screen after sundown.
📆 Saturday 12 December
📍 King Edward Park
⏰ From 5pm
🎶 Christmas carols
🍿 FREE popcorn
🎨 Kids' activities
🍕 Food vendors
🚌 FREE shuttle bus
🎅 A special visitor from the North Pole
📽️ The Santa Clause (G) after sunset
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🍪Frequently asked questions🍪
• Is it free to attend? 🎟️
Absolutely, this is a free event for the whole family!
• What time will the movie start? 🎬
Once the sun goes down.
• What time should I arrive? ⏱️
A bit earlier than 5pm, to secure a great spot on the hill and park your picnic.
• Do I have to attend the Carols, or can I just come along for the movie? 🎄
No, you don’t have to attend the carols to enjoy the movie! However, we recommend arriving before sundown to secure a spot and enjoy the screening comfortably.
• Are transport options available? 🚗
Yes, a free shuttle bus will be operating between 4.00pm-11.59pm from Bar Beach Car Park to King Edward Park, doing continuous loops every 10-15 minutes.
• Is alcohol permitted? 🍸
No, this is a strictly alcohol-free event.
• Will food and drinks be available for purchase? 🍦
Yes, there will be food vendors on-site selling a variety of delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Can I bring a picnic? 🧺
Absolutely! We just ask that you leave glassware at home and stick to plastic only, please.
• Can I bring a chair or pram? 👶
Of course, however, we’ll kindly ask that you sit in a designated area behind the attendees on the ground.
• Can I bring my dog? 🐶
We kindly ask you to leave your pooch at home.
• Are captions available? 🗨️
Certainly, all screenings will include captions to ensure everyone in the community can enjoy the movie!
• What happens if it rains? ☔
We’ll closely monitor the weather in the lead-up to the event and provide any updates here ahead of time.
• I’m a food or beverage vendor. How can I get involved with the event? 🧋
Please complete an enquiry form and follow the instructions on our website: newcastlepermanent.com.au/cinema#vendor
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📸 Please note that we will be photographing and filming this event for promotional purposes. If you do not want to appear in images or footage, please notify a member of our team upon your arrival.