Sydney’s soundtrack for Christmas

Some of Sydney's finest choirs will create the perfect festive soundtrack to entertain shoppers and visitors in the city this Christmas.

As part of the City of Sydney's month-long Christmas program, carollers and choristers will keep the festive spirit alive with performances in key shopping precincts from 24 November through to Christmas Eve.

Renowned choirs like the Sydney Philharmonia Choir and Australian Girls Choir, will perform beside the new Christmas tree in Martin Place every weeknight from 6pm-8pm and on weekends from 7pm-8pm.

The strains of traditional Christmas carols will fill the air in Pitt Street Mall with choirs performing on Thursdays from 6pm-8pm and on weekends from 6pm-7pm. An overhead canopy of 94,000 twinkling lights will add to the festive ambience in Pitt Street Mall.

"Carol performances, combined with our city's festive decorations, will help create a wonderful atmosphere and bring extra festive cheer to shoppers and visitors in the city," the Lord Mayor said.

"The City works closely with retailers to make sure the Christmas shopping experience in Sydney's main retail precincts is as festive and fun as possible."

Sydneysiders can also enjoy a night of carol singing, festive music and seasonal readings at the annual Christmas at Sydney Town Hall concert at 8pm on Tuesday 18 December.

Martin Place choir program:

Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 24 November
Circular Keys Chorus - 25 November
Cantabile Choir - 26 November
With One Voice - 27 November
Kevinwood Bells - 28 November
Gardeners Road Public School Choir - 29 November
Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 29 November
Australian Girls Choir - 30 November
United Nesian Movement - 1 December
Aurora Choralis - 2 December
Pitches Be Crazy - 3 December
Sydney Male Choir - 4 December
Café of the Gate of Salvation - 5 December
Sista! Quartet - 6 December
Circular Keys Chorus - 7 December
Northern Beaches Chorus - 8 December
Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 9 December
The Jingle Belles Singers - 10 December
With One Voice - 11 December
Cantabile Choir - 12 December
Soulfood A Cappella - 13 December
Australian Girls Choir - 14 December
Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 15 December
Northern Beaches Chorus - 16 December
Sydney Harmony - 17 December
UNSW Handbell Society - 18 December
Australian Girls Choir - 19 December
Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 20 December
Sydney Philharmonia Choir - 21 December
The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 22 December
The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 23 December
The Salvation Army Band and Choir - 24 December

Pitt Street Mall choir program:

The Jingle Belles Singers - 24 November
Circular Keys Chorus - 25 November
Alouette Quartet - 29 November
Coastal A Cappella - 29 November
United Nesian Movement - 1 December
Aurora Choralis - 2 December
Australian Youth Choir - 6 December
The Cleftomaniacs - 6 December
Northern Beaches Chorus - 8 December
Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 9 December
Aurora Australis Chorus - 13 December
Variety - The Children's Charity Choir - 13 December
Endeavour Harmony Chorus - 15 December
Northern Beaches Chorus - 16 December
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir - 20 December
Variety - The Children's Charity Choir - 20 December
Leichhardt Espresso Chorus - 22 December
The Jingle Belles Singers - 23 December

For full details on the Sydney Christmas program visit sydneychristmas.com.au

For media inquiries or images, contact Elaine Kelly. Phone 0477 362 550 or email ekelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

For interviews with Lord Mayor Clover Moore, contact Julia Lenton. Phone 0410 748 039 or email jlenton@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au