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Playford Community Carols

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Following a record-breaking event in 2023, the biggest outdoor concert of the year returns to Fremont Park!

Save the date and prepare to enjoy a festive Playford celebration right at your doorstep.

Join us for an electrifying atmosphere, fantastic performances, and a vibrant community spirit that you won’t want to miss. Its a night to remember!

FREMONT PARK
Saturday 7 December 2024
From 4:30 pm

A list of headline acts, entertainment and available eateries at Food Truck Alley will be progressively updated here.

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Playford's Carols in Fremont Park, 2023
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More than 5000 people turned out last year to celebrate.

Program

Event map

Community Carols 2024 Easy english map Digital

Entertainment line up

  • Legendary entertainer Peter Combe with classic childhood hits like Toffee Apple, Spaghetti Bolognese and Wash your Face in Orange Juice to his name.
  • Jake Daulby Music
  • Londyn Foreman
  • Once Upon A Princess
  • Empire Dance Studio
  • Meena De Silva
  • It Takes Two - Rohan Watts & Melanie Smith

Food, glorious food

At Playford Community Carols, your taste buds are in for a treat because you'll never go hungry in our Food Truck Alley.

Food trucks and food vendors

Savoury and hot food

Sweets and dessert

Market stalls

Shop for your Christmas presents at our market stalls on the night. There's plenty to stuff into a stocking, place under the tree or bring along to Kris Kringle.

Check out the list of market stall holders we have:

Information

Date and venue

Playford Community Carols will be held at Fremont Park, Elizabeth Park on Saturday 7 December.

What time can I arrive?

Attendees can arrive from 4:30pm for pre-carols entertainment, such as music, face painting, Christmas market stalls and much more.

What time do the fireworks start?

The fireworks are expected to start at 9 pm. The display is weather dependent, so it could start anytime between 9pm to 10pm.

Car parking on the day

Fremont Park is located on the Corner of Yorktown Road and Ifould Road, Elizabeth Park with limited free dedicated carparks onsite and available on-street parking. There will be limited accessible parking and once at capacity, it will be a dedicated accessible drop-off zone.

Overflow paid car parking available at Windsor Carpark, with a walk down Ifould Road or through the park to access the event.

Do I need to book to go?

No bookings required - just come along and enjoy the Christmas cheer. Entry is free for all attendees.

Please note that pets will not be allowed in the event area. Playford Community Carols is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event.

Can I bring picnic rugs and chairs?

Feel free to bring picnic rugs, outdoor or camping chairs, picnic baskets filled with treats and Christmas decorations such as glow sticks, lights and festive attire.

However, please don't bring shade umbrellas, beach tents or any items using tent pegs as they are not permitted in the event area. If you plan to use camping chairs, we kindly request that you be considerate and avoid obstructing the view of others.

What shouldn't I bring?
  • Shade structures and similar items that require tent pegs
  • BBQs, candles and other flammable items
  • Alcohol
  • No smoking
  • No pets (service animals exempt)
What other items should I bring?
  • Pack your festive spirit, glow sticks and decorations
  • Remember to stay protected from the afternoon sun, bring hats and sunscreen. We do have a provisional amount of sunscreen available at HQ if you need.
  • Bring your water bottles to keep hydrated. You can refill them at our Hydration Station near the market stalls
  • Bring your picnic rugs, baskets, blankets and comfy outdoor chairs
  • It's a good idea to bring a coat along for the cooler weather once the sun goes down
  • Bring your Christmas present list, our market is packed full of goodies perfect for the big day


    The City of Playford acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. The City of Playford would also like to pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

    The City of Playford also acknowledges the people, our forebears, that have contributed to building and defending our great nation and way of life.