Events
Celebrate Christmas with the Salvos!
You’re invited to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas with us at The Salvation Army’s Christmas events! Whether you want to find someone to spend time with, enjoy a local Christmas church service or need a little help with celebrating, the Salvos are here for you.
Find Christmas carols and celebrations
Christmas carol services, nativity plays and community fun days can bring a lot of joy to your year. Find your closest Salvos Christmas events.
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Find a church service near you
Celebrate the birth of Jesus and share the joy of that good news! Find Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services.
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Find a Salvos Christmas meal
You don’t have to be alone at Christmas. Experience kindness and joy over a Christmas meal with us.
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The joy of Christmas – online
Be part of an Australia-wide Christmas celebration. Watch our virtual Christmas church service from the comfort of your home.
Find out moreMore events this Christmas
Christmas with Salvos TV Special
The fun-filled 30-minute production, Christmas with the Salvos, spreads a message of hope and joy this festive season while highlighting the power of kindness when caring for vulnerable people in the community.
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Woolworths Carols in the Domain
Join us for Australia's favourite family carols event! Woolworths Carols in the Domain will be held on Saturday 18th December, or you can watch the concert on Seven on Thursday 23rd December at 7.30pm.
Learn moreChristmas events and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Christmas looks for many people. Depending on state restrictions, building sizes and town populations, some of our churches will still be gathering in person and others will be online. Please use the search tool below to find out about your local Salvation Army's Christmas events. If you are unable to attend a church in-person, we are also hosting an Australia-wide Salvation Army church service that you can stream online from 23 December.
If you need help this Christmas, please click the link below for food hamper and gift assistance or to request a prayer.
If you are able to share kindness with others this Christmas by volunteering or donating, please get in touch.
Find a Christmas event near me
Due to COVID-19, many of our locations are operating differently to normal. Please call your local Salvos before visiting for updates to event details and to ensure the Christmas event listed is still taking place.