Christmas at Cruden Farm with Silvie Paladino

Christmas at Cruden Farm returns in 2026, inviting you to spend a relaxed Summer afternoon and evening in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Cruden Farm.

From 2:00pm, explore the award-winning gardens, enjoy a picnic and settle in for an unforgettable evening of festive music. Bring your favourite food and drinks, a picnic rug and a low-height chair, and make the most of a summer afternoon at this much-loved Melbourne destination.

As evening approaches, join the 60-piece Melbourne Opera Orchestra and Melbourne Opera Chorus for a live celebration of Christmas carols, led by the Queen of Carols, Silvie Paladino. Under the baton of Maestro Raymond Lawrence, Silvie will perform beloved Christmas carols and festive favourites - all delivered with the warmth and brilliance that have made her one of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars.

Event details:

Entry through Cranhaven Road

Saturday, 12 December 2026

Gates and Cruden Farm gardens open: 2:00pm (all ticket holders receive free entry into the gardens)

Concert: 6:00pm–7:45pm (estimated)

Parking available on site

Limited tickets available

All tickets are General Admission. Seating is unreserved, with no separate seated-ticket category.

Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, low-height chairs, and their own food and drinks.

The Cruden Farm gardens will be open and accessible to all ticketholders from 2:00pm.

Please note: no food will be available for purchase on site.

For accessibility ticket enquiries, please contact info@castiglione.com.au.

Ticket prices

General Admission: $55 plus booking fee

Children 12 and under: Free

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