Free entry. All welcome. 

Gather your loved ones and pack a picnic rug for Merri-bek’s much-loved family-friendly celebration. Set beside the beautiful Coburg Lake, this free community event brings people of all ages together for an evening of music, carols and festive fun.

Event Highlights

• Hosted by Rodney Gilbert, with performances curated by Musical Director Eugene Ball.
• Festive favourites and standout performances from Loretta Miller, Hailey Cramer and Vahideh Eisaei.
• Performances by the Merri-bek City Band, Brunswick Secondary College, Coburg High School and University High School choirs.
• A special appearance from singing Santa.
• Songbooks available from the Glenroy Lions Club for a gold coin donation, so you can sing along to classic carols.

Enjoy food, music, and community spirit by the lake as we celebrate the start of summer together.