Christmas and New Year’s Eve sparkle across the Northern Beaches
NORTHERN BEACHES SET TO SHINE THIS FESTVE SEASON …
… with a vibrant line-up of free, family-friendly events to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year.
Christmas Choral Concert
Families can bring a picnic, grab takeaway from one of Manly’s many restaurants, or purchase from food trucks onsite. Enjoy a magical night of carols under the stars including performances from the Northern Beaches Orchestra, the Community Christmas Choir and talented local artists.
There’s also free popcorn for the first 2,000 people at the Christmas Choral Concert, courtesy of Cunninghams Real Estate.
DATE: Thursday 04 December 2025
TIME: 6.30PM – 8.30PM (gates open 5PM)
LOCATION: Manly Oval, Manly
Christmas by the Beach
The fun continues on Friday 12 December with Christmas by the Beach at Dee Why, where families can enjoy a festive stage show, free Santa photos and face painting courtesy of Cunninghams Real Estate.
DATE: Friday 12 December
TIME: 5PM – 7.30PM (gates open 4PM)
LOCATION: James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why
Immersing everyone in the festive spirit is Jingle Beats – live music creating a magical atmosphere for shoppers across our town centres until 12 December.
New Year’s Eve fireworks
To cap off 2025 on the Northern Beaches, New Year’s Eve firework displays are on at 4 spectacular locations.
Council presents the 9PM New Year’s Eve family fireworks at Dee Why Beach and Frenchs Forest.
The Manly Cove fireworks are proudly presented by Manly Wharf with support from Council, while the Bayview fireworks are presented by Merivale with support from Council.
DATE: Wednesday 31 December 2025
- Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand, Dee Why – 9PM fireworks only
- Lionel Watts Reserve, Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – 9PM fireworks only
- Manly Cove, East Esplanade, Manly – 9PM fireworks only
