What's On in Sydney in December

Continuing Events Throughout December 2008 in Sydney and New South Wales

• First & Third Tuesday 2008 - Full Body Contact No Love Tennis - Improvised comedy theatre where pairs of players create stories, short plays, and songs from audience suggestions. $10 tickets available at the door. 8:30pm at The Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe.

December 2008 Events in Sydney and New South Wales

• 2 to 9 December 2008 - The 12th Japanese Film Festival
   
• 4 December (Thursday) 2008 - Resting the Mind Public Talk - Presented by Shenpen Australia, the speaker will be His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche. 7:00pm at Rydges Hotel, Camperdown, 9 Missenden Rd, Camperdown. Tickets at the door but bookings are advised. For more information and to book email nsw [at] shenpenaustralia.org or ring 0416 404 826.
   
• 5 December (Friday) 2008 - Dover Heights High School Class of '86 Reunion - For students and teachers who attended Dover Heights High School from 1981 (year 7) to 1986 (year 12). 6.30pm at Watson's Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay, Sydney. For more information contact Sylvia Brandmayr on 0402 142 292 (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 5 & 6 December 2008 - Fairy Meadow School 150th Anniversary - The Fairy Meadow Demonstration School, also known as Fairy Meadow Public School, is seeking past students and teachers to get involved with the 150th Anniversary celebrations of the School. Friday 5 December: Open day. Saturday 6 December: Open day and dinner at the Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow. (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 6 December (Saturday) 2008 - Carols by the Bay - Presented by The Royal Australian Navy and Woollahra Council. Featuring a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, the Australian Defence Force, SES and Aviation static displays, an 18 foot Christmas tree, and a visit from Santa. Parking is extremely limited so public transport is recommended. The event is free. 4:00pm to 9:30pm at HMAS Watson, Wilson's Field, Cliff Street, Watsons Bay. In the case of wet weather call the Council's Wet Weather line on 9391 7916.
   
• 6 & 7 December 2008 - Carolfest - Celebrating 50 Years - Modelled on the King's College, Cambridge Christmas tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Carolfest, performed by Sydney University choir, ranges from traditional carols like Good King Wenceslas, to more classical Christmas choral music by Bruckner. Sydney University Great Hall, Camperdown. Book online through Quicktix.
   
• 4 November to 7 December 2008 - Little Women - The Broadway Musical - Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and classic novel), it follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters who come of age during the Civil War era. York Theatre, the Seymour Centre. Book online through Kookaburra or phone 02 9351 7940.
   
• 7 December (Sunday) 2008 - Balmain Sinfonia Concert (pdf) - The concert will feature Schubert's Rosamunde Overture, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2. The event starts at 2.30pm at the Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, North Ryde. Tickets are available at the door or by using the Balmain Sinfonia (pdf) ticket form.
   
• 10 December (Wednesday) 2008 - Christmas Concert - Presented by The Consulate General of the Czech Republic. Czech organist Pavel Kohout will perform pieces by Josef Ferdinand Norbert Seger, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Fredrik Sixten and Lubos Sluka. Admission is by donation - any profits from the concert will be donated to charity. 7:00pm at Mary Immaculate and St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 45 A Victoria Street, Waverley. 
   
• 11 December (Thursday) 2008 - Sydney Youth Orchestras - Theme and Variations - Simon Tedeschi performs with the Sydney Youth Orchestra, under the baton of Benjamin Northey, in a program of twentieth century themes and variations. 8.00pm at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place. Tickets range from $12 to $38. Book tickets by phoning 1300 797 118 or through the City Recital Hall
   
• 11 to 14 December 2008 - Men's Australian Open - Gold tournament at the Royal Sydney Golf Course.
   
• 12 & 13 December 2008 - Festival of the Sun Port Macquarie See Port Macquarie
   
• 13 November to 13 December 2008 - Little Shop of Horrors - Presented by the New Theatre. Shy and insecure florist Seymour Krelman acquires a strange and exotic plant, which gradually morphs into a bad-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivorous monster. Tickets $30 / $25 / $22 (groups 10+). Thursday to Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 5:00pm at the New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown. Book by phoning 1300 306 776 or online through MCA-TIX 
   
• 13 December (Saturday) 2008 - Thank God It's Christmas - Starring Richard Glover, Anthony Ackroyd, Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, Jean Kittson, and Phil Scott. Plus The Bakery will play. 8:00pm at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta. Book through the venue
   
• 17 December (Wednesday) 2008 - Lunchtime Carols at St James' Church - Enjoy a lunchtime Christmas service at Sydney's oldest church. Be led by the St James' choir in traditional Christmas carols. All are welcome. 1:15pm to 1:45pm at the St James' Church, 173 King Street, Sydney.
   
• 17 & 18 December 2008 - Candlelight Carol Services at St James' Church - Get into the Christmas spirit by coming to one of the 45-minute carol services to be held in Sydney's oldest church. Led by the St James' choir. All are welcome. 7:30pm at the St James' Church, 173 King Street, Sydney.
   
• 19 December (Friday) 2008 - End of School Term 4 and School Year (Australian school holiday dates)
  • Family and holiday activities in Sydney & NSW)
  • BCL/GoDo Activities for Families includes activities suitable for the whole family. Some include prices for children. (book online)
  • School Holiday Activities at The Rocks 

• 21 December (Sunday) 2008 - The Coogee Carols - Free event featuring local celebrities and personalities who, supported by a 12 piece band, will perform traditional and contemporary carols. Plus a special appearance by Santa. 6.30pm to 8:30pm at Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach.
   
• 24 December (Wednesday) 2008 - Children's Christingle Service at St James' Church - Bring your children to a special service on Christmas Eve at Sydney's oldest church. All are welcome. St James' Church, 173 King Street, Sydney. For more information phone 8227 1300. 
   
• 25 December (Thursday) 2008 - Christmas Day (Public Holiday)
    
• 26 December (Friday) 2008 - Boxing Day - (Public Holiday)
  • Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Start - Official site has yacht tracker, information about the yachts, people, race history and much more... and of course, it will have the results. 
     
• 29 December 2008 to 2 January 2009 - NYE Ulladulla Harbourside Festival - Featuring live music, carnival rides, kids fancy dress, street entertainment and a 9.00pm fireworks display. The festival runs from 7.00pm until 10.00pm daily at Ulladulla Harbour on the NSW South Coast.
   
• 31 December (Wednesday) 2008 - New Year's Eve
  • 31 December (Wednesday) 2008 - New Year's Eve Celebrations - Free live entertainment plus fireworks display. 6:00pm to 1:00am at Darling Harbour.
     
• See January events in Sydney & New South Wales
   
• Art Exhibitions are now on the Sydney Exhibitions page

Wednesday 31 December 2008 - New Years Eve in Sydney

• New Years Eve at Sydney Tower (SNAQ114 book online with GoDo)
  Sydney, New South Wales
  Celebrate New Years Eve 2008 at the highest party in the city at Sydney Tower! Party with uninterrupted views of the fireworks, DJ entertainment, food and drinks. There is no better place in Sydney to welcome in 2009 so be sure to book quickly as spaces are limited. more details and bookings...

• NYE 08 Spectacular Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour (VABC124 book online with GoDo)
  Sydney, New South Wales
  Enjoy New Years Eve on spectacular Sydney Harbour onboard our fantastic, fun-packed dinner cruise. The cruise includes an amazing 3-course seafood buffet, an all-night DJ and light show as well as front row seats to the world's most spectacular fireworks display! Celebrate with us on NYE 2008! more details and bookings...

• NYE 08 on the Latest Catamaran on Sydney Harbour (VABC125 book online with GoDo)
  Sydney, New South Wales
  NYE on a catamaran on Sydney Harbour with a fun-packed 6 hour dinner cruise with unlimited premium spirits, alcoholic sodas, beer, wine soft drinks included all night. An amazing 3-course seafood buffet meal, an all-night DJ as well as the world's most spectacular fireworks display! more details and bookings...

• See www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye for details of fireworks and other NYE celebrations in the city
   
• www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/ for NYE in Parramatta
   
• Book Sydney hotels for Christmas & New Years Eve Many Sydney hotels only take bookings for 2 or more nights during the Christmas and New Year period.
   
• See Sydney Backpackers Hostels - Many Sydney hostels will only take bookings for longer stays during the Christmas and New Year period. Book early as hostels book out at this time of year.

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  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in December. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in December. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in December. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in December. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in December. See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in December. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.