At a glance
- Carols, 5 December
- Saturday 5 December, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Craigieburn Anzac Park; free and non-ticketed, with registration encouraged
- Carols, 12 December
- Saturday 12 December, 5pm to 8.30pm, Rupertswood, 3 Macedon St, Sunbury (hosted by the Combined Churches of Sunbury; Hume Council is a sponsor)
- Carols, 18 December
- Friday 18 December, 6pm to 8.30pm, Westmeadows Reserve, 25-31 Ardlie Street, Westmeadows; free
- Workshops
- From 19 November to 22 December at Hume libraries and community centres; the council says tickets for each event are available two weeks before the event date
- Who it’s for
- Families and residents of Hume, in Melbourne’s north
- What to do now
- Register for the Craigieburn and Westmeadows carols to get announcements; check the date of a workshop and book when tickets open
- Last checked
- Monday 9 November 2026, against four Hume City Council pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The festive giveaway, extra activities and the decorations schedule (the council says more is to be announced), and parking and transport for the Westmeadows carols
Hume City Council has published three carols nights for Christmas in Hume 2026: Craigieburn on Saturday 5 December, Rupertswood in Sunbury on Saturday 12 December and Westmeadows on Friday 18 December, plus a run of festive workshops from 19 November. This guide uses only the council’s own pages, read on 9 November 2026. For the Craigieburn night in detail, see our Craigieburn carols guide.
Which carols nights are on in Hume?
| Date | Event | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5 December | Carols by Candlelight (Hume’s flagship event) | 5.30pm to 8.30pm; pre-event activities from 5.30pm | Craigieburn Anzac Park |
| Saturday 12 December | Carols at Rupertswood | 5pm to 8.30pm | 3 Macedon St, Sunbury |
| Friday 18 December | Carols by Candlelight, Westmeadows | 6pm to 8.30pm | Westmeadows Reserve, 25-31 Ardlie Street |
The council describes the Craigieburn night as free and non-ticketed, with festive tunes, kids activities, food trucks and Santa meet-and-greets, and encourages people to register their attendance to keep up to date. It lists Lucy Durack as host and performer, and says its page will carry the musical director and performers, kids entertainers, activities, FAQs, food and drinks, the site map and the stage schedule.
What is the Westmeadows carols night like?
The council calls it a local neighbourhood carols night that returns after a successful first year in 2025, with local artists singing favourite Christmas songs. It asks you to bring a chair and picnic blanket and set up in the Ardlie Street Reserve for a night of singing and an end of year celebration. There will be food and drink and festive stalls, and Westmeadows local Steve Tabone returns as MC. The event is free, and you can register on Eventbrite to stay up to date. The supporting partners are Craigieburn Central, Ray White Craigieburn and Light & Sound Solutions.
What is on at Rupertswood?
Carols at Rupertswood is hosted by the Combined Churches of Sunbury, and Hume City Council is a sponsor. The council describes an evening of music, joy and community spirit, with performances by local schools, bands and community members. It lists a live nativity scene, face painting, children’s activities and food trucks. For more, the council points to the Combined Churches of Sunbury website and Facebook page.
What workshops and activities are listed?
The council says festive workshops and activities at Hume libraries and community centres are free for the community, and that tickets for each event become available two weeks before its date. Its Christmas in Hume page lists these:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19 November | Christmas Clay Creations at Artrise: a beginner-friendly pottery workshop to make two small ornaments |
| 20 November | Carols by the Beloved Gathering: an inclusive community Christmas celebration for people from all cultural and faith backgrounds |
| 28 November | Christmas Cards for Community, Artrise Sunbury: making at least 200 handmade cards for local seniors, to be delivered through the Meals on Wheels Christmas meal |
| 2 December | Christmas Card Making (ages 18+, bookings essential) and Christmas Bauble Making |
| 4 December | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Cheer: the school choir sings carols at Sunbury Library; all ages welcome |
| 9 December | Upcycled Christmas Craft (old books folded into mini trees) and Paint Your Own Christmas Money Box at Valley Park |
| 10 December | Build a Christmas Pillow Workshop at Kalkallo, and an after-school Christmas Craft |
| 11 December | 2026 Youth Services Wrapped: free food, music, games, prizes and activities for young people and families |
| 14 December | Christmas Creations That Shrink, Sunbury |
| 15 December | Christmas Wreath Making, Sunbury |
| 18 December | Christmas Movie Night, Sunbury: a family-friendly movie on the big screen |
| 22 December | Gingerbread House Decorating at Valley Park |
What has the council not announced yet?
| Question | What the council has published |
|---|---|
| Christmas decorations | They will be installed across Hume City “over the coming weeks”; no schedule |
| Festive giveaway | A giveaway competition is still to be announced |
| More activities | The council says more are to be announced |
| Parking and transport, Westmeadows carols | Nothing on its event page |
| Parking and transport, Rupertswood carols | Nothing on the council page; it refers readers to the Combined Churches of Sunbury |
The council says more announcements are coming. If you are driving to any of these events, our Hume parking rules guide sets out what the council says about nature strips and station car parks.
Sources
- Hume City Council: Christmas in Hume (carols dates, workshop list, announcements; read 9 November 2026)
- Hume City Council: Carols by Candlelight (Craigieburn and Westmeadows details; read 9 November 2026)
- Hume City Council: Carols by Candlelight – Westmeadows (time, address, cost; read 9 November 2026)
- Hume City Council: Carols at Rupertswood (time, address, what’s on; read 9 November 2026)
Featured image: Rupertswood mansion, Sunbury (photo: Timwether / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Hume City Council or the Combined Churches of Sunbury. Dates and times can change; check the council’s pages before you go.