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Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove
Celebrate the festive season this December 2026 at Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. Local families and kids can pack a picnic blanket to sing along to favourite carols, meet Santa, Mrs Claus, and Rudolph, browse handmade gifts, and watch the spectacular fireworks finale.
Carols on the Lawn and Christmas Market at Sanctuary Cove
The magic of Christmas returns to Sanctuary Cove, with something extra special this year!
Families and friends are invited to enjoy one of Sanctuary Cove’s most-loved Christmas traditions, Carols on the Lawn, returning with live entertainment, festive cheer and a spectacular fireworks finale over the marina. New for 2026, a Christmas Market brings even more festive magic to this wonderful community celebration.
Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through the festive market, discovering unique gifts, handmade treasures, Christmas decorations and seasonal delights. It’s the perfect opportunity to tick a few gifts off the Christmas shopping list while soaking up the festive atmosphere of the Marine Village.
Carols on the Lawn
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and settle in on the beautiful Marina Lawn for an evening of Christmas entertainment and family fun. There’ll be favourite Christmas songs to sing along to, live performances, and a visit from Santa, Mrs Claus and Rudolph. The programme will be released soon.
Fireworks finale
The evening finishes with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky over Sanctuary Cove Marina.
Plan your visit
When: Thursday 10th December 2026, Christmas Market: 4pm to 8pm; Carols on the Lawn: 5pm to 8pm; Fireworks finale: 8pm
Where: Marina Lawn, Sanctuary Cove Marine Village
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