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With thanks to Kennards Hire, Crowne Casino, Transport Canberra, Wilson Security and CityWide for in kind support
Event information
Location: Stage 88, Commonwealth Park
Time: 6.30pm (preshow from 6pm)
Accessibility: There is limited accessible parking around Commonwealth Park and Regatta Point, on Constitution Avenue or Allara Street. The event is held on the lawns in front of Stage 88 and it can get boggy and soft and may be unsuitable for wheelchair users.
This event will have Auslan interpreters, with thanks to AuslanServices.
Transportation options
There are road closures around Commonwealth Avenue on 7th December 2024. Please plan your travel and consider taking public transport to Carols by Candlelight.
Please see below message from the National Capital Authority:
Commonwealth Avenue will be closed to traffic in the northbound direction from 8pm Friday 6 December to 6am Monday 9 December, between State Circle and Parkes Way, with only local traffic allowed for access to the National Triangle, and fully closed between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle. Commonwealth Avenue will remain open in the southbound direction during the works.
Traffic heading north will be detoured from Adelaide Avenue onto State Circle. The ramp from State Circle onto Commonwealth Avenue northbound will also be closed to all traffic.
Motorists will be directed to use Kings Avenue Bridge to cross the lake in the northbound direction, using ANZAC Parade or Coranderrk Street to access the City and Northbourne Avenue. Arrangements will be in place to facilitate traffic coming onto Parkes Way from Kings Avenue Bridge.
Active travellers will need to use the shared path along Commonwealth Avenue southbound in both directions across Parkes Way and London Circuit.
Only buses and local traffic for hotels, events and nearby buildings will have access to Commonwealth Avenue northbound during this time. Traffic controllers will be in place to direct buses and motorists.
People attending Carols by Candlelight at Stage 88, are encouraged to rethink their routine and utilise public transport options. Parking will be available at Regatta Point car park, in addition to south of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, around the National Institutions, while a small amount of parking will be available at Acton Waterfront. Parking options are also available in the city before a short walk to Commonwealth Park.
These closures are required for the safety of workers as they finalise pavement and asphalt works along Commonwealth Avenue. Works will take place over the whole weekend, including overnight.
If work is unable to be completed in this time due to wet weather or other circumstances, the northbound closure will be rescheduled to take place between 8pm Friday 13 December and 6am Monday 16 December
All bus stops will operate as normal during the works, but the detours may generate delays on bus routes using Commonwealth Avenue. Please plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.
The closures will enable works to take place over the whole weekend, including overnight. Motorists are also encouraged to use alternative options such as the Tuggeranong Parkway or the Monaro Highway.
For more information on upcoming traffic changes and alternative travel options,
Help support Carols by Candlelight
It takes a village to put on an event such as our annual Carols by Candlelight. We need your ongoing support to help us continue this important tradition for Canberra.
Each year we rely on donations from individuals and businesses to cover the cost of this huge event attended by 5000 Canberrans each year.
If you would like to be a corporate sponsor for Carols, please reach out to us through our website contact form. We would love to acknowledge your contribution through our media partnerships and event marketing.
