Melbourne Carols by Candlelight tonight at Music Bowl, Naadha Gama set 2026

Melbourne’s annual Carols by Candlelight will be held tonight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The venue is scheduled to host its 1st Sri Lankan event, Naadha Gama in OCT 2026.

Melbourne’s annual Carols by Candlelight takes place tonight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, bringing thousands together at one of Australia’s most iconic outdoor performance venues. The long-standing Christmas tradition continues to be a major cultural moment in the city’s event calendar.

With a history spanning decades, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl has hosted many of Australia’s most significant musical and community events. Its open-air architecture and central location have made it a landmark venue for large-scale live performances.

The venue is also set to host Naadha Gama next year, which will mark the first Sri Lankan event to be held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The concert represents a significant milestone for the Sri Lankan community in Australia, highlighting the growing presence and cultural contributions of Sri Lankans on one of the country’s most prestigious stages.

As Melbourne gathers tonight to celebrate the festive season, the announcement of an upcoming Sri Lankan event at the same venue underscores the evolving diversity of performances hosted at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.