Performers on the BankSA Stage
Sing your heart out to some of the biggest pop hits and your favourite Christmas Carols with our brilliant performers on the BankSA stage.
Back by popular demand, the 10th/27th Battalion Royal SA Regiment Band will be playing the hits of yesterday and today along with newcomer to the Carols program, Seaview High School youth band, Exit Down.
Be treated to a spectacular performance from the Seaview High School dancers as they flip and twirl to celebrate the Christmas season.
Then get ready to sing-a-long to your favourite Christmas carols with performances from the Australian Girls Choir, Sisters of Abundance Choir and the Poco Tutti Choir.
FREE Little Explorers Challenge
Take part in our brand new free Little Explorers challenge!
Head along to our Lucky Dip stall, pick up your very own treasure trail map and get ready to explore.
The map will give you clues of places to visit around the event to collect different letters that will spell out the final winning word.
Once you’ve finished, head back to the Lucky Dip stall to receive your prize!
Exciting Activities
One thing’s for sure, you will never be stuck for something to do at Carols!
Try your luck on the Spinning Wheel, make some new furry friends in the Petting Zoo, visit Santa in his magic cave, take your pick of a prize in our Lucky Dip, test your skills at Pluck-a-Duck or have a bounce on our new Bouncy Castle activity*!
You can also head to the Face Painting stand and transform into a tiger, a butterfly, a superhero or a Christmas elf.
Each activity is just a couple of dollars with new and exciting prizes to be won on the Spinning Wheel, Lucky Dip and Pluck-a-Duck.
Bouncy Castle admission will get you a wristband and unlimited bounces for the entire day.
*Bouncy castle is for children only.
Carnival Rides
Take a spin on the Spinning T-cups ride!
Set your own speed, fast or slow, and get ready to watch the world whirl by.
Or all aboard the Safari Train complete with cute safari animal statues ready to accompany you on your ride.
50+ Vibrant Market Stalls
We have over 50 market stalls selling all sorts of gifts and goods. From candles and jewellery to pet snacks, homemade honey and plants.
CLICK HERE to read the full list of the market stalls at this years event.
Delicious Food Trucks
Feast on our delectable food and drink options from all over the world.
Choose from food trucks Chipalicious, La Mia Luna Pizza, Oranaise, S’s American Deli, Tangier Kitchen, Toly Vietnamese or Yiayia’s Greek Cuisine.
Finish it off with some mouth-watering desserts from St Louis, TachStroopwafels or a tasty snack from Jonny’s Popcorn.
Refresh with a juice from Boost Juice, or get an energy hit from Hay There Coffee.
There will also be alcohol available from INC Cafe and HeapsGood Gin.
Our whole event is licenced, so you can buy your drinks and take them out on the lawns to relax and watch the perfomances.
Over $8000 worth of Raffle Prizes
It’s hard to imagine topping our previous raffles, but this year is our biggest and best yet!
With five hampers up for grabs with a total value of over $8000, it’s simply a must-do at Carols.
PRIZE ONE: Hamper worth over $3000
PRIZE TWO: Hamper worth over $2000
PRIZE THREE: Hamper worth over $1500
PRIZE FOUR: Hamper worth over $1000
PRIZE FIVE: Hamper worth over $750
Tickets are 1 for $4 or 3 tickets for $10. They will be available until 6.50pm from the raffle booth, with a complete list of all the prizes in each hamper.
CLICK HERE for raffle terms and conditions.
Visit Santa's Cave
Santa will be paying a visit to Carols again this year, ready to hear all your Christmas wishes!
With the help of his Elf, he will be posing for photos and giving a gift to everyone who comes to visit him.
Catch him in the rotunda from 2pm – 4pm and 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
Your Host for the Day
We are thrilled to have Nancy Timpano with us for the the 2025 Community Christmas Carols and Markets.
Nancy has been a regular on our TV screens, radio and print and has cemented herself as the go-to MC and Host for large scale events all over Australia.
From sporting events to fashion festivals, award presentations to the Royal Adelaide Show, Nancy’s gorgeous personality makes her a huge assset to have as part of our Carols event.
