What Channel is Carols by Candlelight?
Carols by Candlelight 2025 will air on Channel 9 in Australia, with the live telecast also streaming on 9Now. It’s the same comfy combo most Aussies are used to by now: flick on Nine on Christmas Eve, or open the 9Now app if the TV is already hijacked for a game or a movie. The broadcast is Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, so if you see David Campbell, a huge stage and a lot of candles, you’re in the right place.
How to Watch Carols by Candlelight 2025?
To watch Carols by Candlelight 2025, tune into Channel 9 or stream it free on 9Now from within Australia. If you’re at home, it’s as simple as grabbing the remote and setting a reminder for the evening; if you’re more of a “phone in one hand, snacks in the other” person, the 9Now app on your smart TV, mobile, or laptop does the job.
Viewers overseas don’t get a direct broadcast, but many Aussies traveling use a VPN to log into 9Now with their usual account and still catch the show (always respecting local laws and platform terms, of course). A lot of families make a whole thing of it lights dimmed, candles (or safe LED ones) on the table, kids half in pajamas, and the concert running in the background while last‑minute wrapping chaos happens off‑screen.
What Time is Carols by Candlelight?
Carols by Candlelight 2025 goes live at 8:00 pm local time on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with the broadcast running for around three hours and 20 minutes. That means it’s basically your entire Christmas Eve night soundtrack: you can settle in from eight, dip in and out while you organise presents, and still catch the big performances before it wraps.
If you miss it (or just want a rewatch while recovering from Christmas lunch), Nine replays the 2025 Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Day at 12:30 pm. It’s surprisingly nice midday background TV while everyone argues over leftovers and whose turn it is to load the dishwasher.
Hosts Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight 2025 is hosted by David Campbell and Sarah Abo, returning as Nine’s front‑of‑stage duo for the big Christmas Eve event. Campbell is pretty much part of the furniture at this point, singer, presenter, all‑round Christmas cheer guy while Abo brings that polished but warm news‑presenter energy, and together they keep the night flowing between choirs, big‑name artists, and the occasional emotional moment.
This year’s line‑up includes major performers like Lainey Wilson, Morgan Evans, and Dami Im, which gives the whole night a mix of country, pop, and classic carols that feels less stiff and more like a real concert you just happen to be watching in slippers.
What is Carols by Candlelight?
Carols by Candlelight is Vision Australia’s annual Christmas Eve concert and telethon, a live music event from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl that raises funds for children who are blind or have low vision. On TV, it looks like a glossy Christmas special big stage, orchestras, kids’ choirs, and TV personalities, but at its core, it’s a charity night, with ticket sales and donations supporting thousands of families each year.
For a lot of Australians, it’s less “just another show” and more of a ritual: you put it on while the house smells like ham or pavlova, someone sings along slightly off‑key, and for a few hours it feels like the whole country is in the same twinkly, candlelit mood.
Disclaimer:
Details about Carols by Candlelight 2025, including channels, times and streaming options, are based on currently available TV listings and official event information and may be updated or changed by broadcasters. Viewers should always check their local guide or streaming app on the day for the most accurate schedule.
