Event Details
The Spirit of Christmas
At Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama
St John SA is thrilled to announce St John Carols by Candlelight will take place on Saturday 13 December 2025 at Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama.
Grab your picnic rug, family and friends, and head down to beautiful Elder Park to celebrate the spirit of Christmas during a day packed full of singing, giveaways, music and delicious food and drinks. Then join in for the main event at 8.15pm and sing your heart out to your favourite Christmas carols and songs.
From the smallest child to the child in all of us, Carols has brought joy to South Australians since 1944.
Saturday 13 December
Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama – Adelaide
| 3.00 PM | Gates Open |
| 5.00 PM | Experience Adelaide Community Concert |
| 8.15 PM | St John Carols by Candlelight Concert |
| 10.15 PM | Fireworks |
| 10.30 PM | Event Concludes |
Wonderful Carols Giveaways
We’ll be announcing some great giveaways on social media. Be sure to check Facebook and Instagram for more information.
Arrive early to win our on ground competitions as Christmas returns to Elder Park on Saturday 13 December.
Santa’s Corner
Thanks to St John Ambulance SA, come and meet Santa and get your photo taken with the big man himself! While you’re there, take a moment to learn CPR from the experts.
Community Concert
The Experience Adelaide Community Concert, starting at 5.00 pm, will entertain you with a fantastic line-up of local artists.
Fireworks
Once the sun goes down and the main concert starts everyone will join in song to celebrate Christmas together. Then watch in wonder during our star studded finale as Fireworks light up the sky.
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Hungry?
A delicious array of food is available at Carols. Whether it’s pizza, Greek, Indian, Moroccan, burgers, chips or hot dogs, no one will go hungry. And sweet treats are our speciality, with fairy floss, doughnuts, popcorn, waffles and ice-creams all available. Kids, grab a slurpee and mums and dads; we have coffee for you.
Christmas Market Enjoy the handmade goods at our fabulous selection of stalls. You’re sure to find something for everyone
Merchandise
Make sure you get your Carols LED candle and light up Elder Park. Lots of Christmas merchandise is also available.
Accessibility
Reserved seating for people with limited mobility is available. Please refer to the map at the top of the page for the location.
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What to Bring Picnic rugs, low seating, sunscreen, hats and plenty of Christmas cheer. Don’t forget to keep hydrated throughout the day. Shade structures are permitted, but must come down before the start of the main show.
Carols by Candlelight parking!
Book $8 Carols by Candlelight parking!
Make your Carols by Candlelight night sparkle with easy, stress-free parking with UPark. Book ahead and enjoy $8 flat rate parking at UPark Topham – just a short walk to Elder Park.
UPark is owned and operated by the City of Adelaide, so every time you park, you help your city shine and keep local events and festivals thriving.
Plan your journey and find the most convenient UPark for you at upark.com.au