Things to do in Chatswood this Summer
Chatswood will come alive this Summer. With buzzing street markets, art exhibitions, a major Lunar New Year festival, live performances and school holiday events for kids, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're a foodie seeking diverse culinary experiences, a family looking for a fun day out, or an art enthusiast exploring cultural gems, Chatswood’s summer line-up promises excitement and entertainment under the sun.
Dive into the season and uncover the best of what Chatswood has to offer!
Get into the Christmas spirit
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with an array of enchanting events designed to ignite your festive cheer!
The Nutcracker
21-22 December, The Concourse Theatre
The Tanya Pearson Academy will present its full-length production of “The Nutcracker”.
In keeping with Christmas tradition, this enchanting performance will feature Principal Artists and Soloists from The Australian Ballet and the Royal New Zealand Ballet, offering audiences a truly festive experience.
The Hans – Christmas Hootenanny
20 – 21 December, The Concourse Lounge
Forget Santa Claus; Berlin’s favourite cabaret icon is coming to town this Christmas and bringing a sleigh full of sequinned pop hits with him.
Get ready to don your gay apparel for a two-hour Yuletide Hans extravaganza that's bound to be as camp as… Well, Christmas!
So grab an egg nog and get ready to shake your bon-bons as Mary's other Boy Child gets naughty and nice in the most fabulous Christmas show ever!
Experience incredible art in the heart of Chatswood
Be sure to visit the Arts Space on The Concourse and check out exciting art exhibitions. Open 11am to 5pm all week, it’s the perfect space to pop into before a show or dinner.
Desert Calling
4 – 22 December
Suva to Sydney
8 – 19 January
Infrangible Matter: Tracing the Elements
23 January – 23 February
Smart Expressions
27 February – 23 March
Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Willoughby City Council is proud to announce the Chatswood Year of the Snake Festival, its premier Lunar New Year celebration for 2025. The vibrant, month-long festival will take place from January 23 to February 16, transforming Chatswood's CBD into a bustling hub of festivities to mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake.
Lunar New Year Celebration Day 2025
1 February, Chatswood CBD
Enjoy performances from local schools, up and coming musicians, and lion dance performances. The streets of Chatswood will also be lined up with food stalls cooking up a feast. The day finishes with a spectacular lantern parade.
Indulge in gorgeous orchestral classics
The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra kicks off it 2025 season with Beethoven Triple. Experience three times the exhilaration when the young stars of Sydney’s Estivo Trio join the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith for Beethoven’s extraordinary ‘Triple’ Concerto for violin, cello and piano.
22 – 23 February, The Concourse Concert Hall
Eat, drink and shop ‘til you drop
Summer is the perfect time to be outdoors – so be sure to check out the food and shopping markets on offer. Head to Chatswood Mall for a yummy bite to eat or join The Concourse Artisan Market for your shopping fix.
Chatswood Mall Market
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am – 9pm
The Concourse Artisan Market
Every Saturday, 10am– 10pm
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