A festive gathering at the 2025 edition of Carols by Candlelight.
Christmas plans can do a little good, too. Jacaranda FM and SPAR return to SunBet Arena at Time Square on Thursday, 3 December 2026, for Carols by Candlelight. Tickets cost R95 per person, with the ticket proceeds supporting the station’s Good Morning Angels fund.
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Come Home for Christmas
The 2026 production takes its cue from the theme Home for Christmas, with creative inspiration drawn from A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman. It is an invitation to bring family and friends together for an evening of familiar festive music and shared celebration.
The organisers say the full artist line-up will be announced later this week. Rather than choosing your evening around a particular performer, keep an eye on Jacaranda FM’s official updates as the concert approaches.
Performers on stage at the 2024 edition of Carols by Candlelight.
"It brings families together under the lights, fills the arena with beautiful music and, most importantly, channels every ticket into real support for children through Santa’s Shoebox"
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A Ticket That Gives Back
This year’s event partners with Santa Shoebox to help prepare and distribute Christmas gifts to children in need. The boxes bring together everyday essentials and festive treats, including toiletries, school supplies, a toy, sweets and clothing.
According to the organisers, all ticket proceeds go to Good Morning Angels. For families planning a festive outing, that adds a practical purpose to the music: an evening together also helps put a gift into another child’s hands.
Join In from Home
The concert will also be streamed via Jacaranda FM’s website, allowing viewers to join the celebration without travelling to Pretoria. The organisers have announced a further all-day rebroadcast on 24 December for those who want to revisit the music on Christmas Eve.
The supplied photographs show previous editions of Carols by Candlelight. They capture the event’s festive atmosphere and do not confirm the 2026 performer line-up.
Plan Your Carols Evening
The concert takes place at SunBet Arena, Time Square, on Thursday, 3 December 2026. Doors open at 17:00, with the show running from 19:00 to 20:30. Tickets are R95 per person; booking fees may apply.
The ticketing page asks that children under three have ear protection, and children over three need their own seats. Check the current admission details when booking.
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