Woollahra Festival 2026
Christmas Late Night Opening
Thursday, 26 November 2026, 4.30-8pm
Come and enjoy the QSWWA Late-Night Shopping event with bubbles, nibbles, in-store specials and Christmas window displays in over 40 stores. The streets will be full of music as you once again tap your feet to Cassy and the Bossa Beats, get into the beat with Soul Drummers and enjoy ‘la vie en rose’ with accordionist Philippe Wittwer.
Enjoy a sparkle and shine and a sip of something French at Matthew Ely Jewellery, a delicious mimosa at Reads and the great hospitality of any of the participating stores, all the while perusing their fabulous ranges and taking advantage of in-store special offers. Check below for participating stores and details of the specials they are offering.
But that’s not all. The Woollahra Hotel’s is holding its Christmas Market that night, offering a hand-picked selection of local favourites and boutique brands that capture the spirit of Christmas in Woollahra, a real Santa for photos and a live school choir. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s famed hibachi grill firing up festive delicacies, live jazz music, and champagne and drink specials throughout the evening.
The music starts at 4.30pm, so make sure you come early and enjoy everything Woollahra shopping and hospitality has to offer.
This event is presented by The Queen Street & West Woollahra Association and proudly sponsored by Woollahra Council and American Express Australia.
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SHOPPING
Businesses listed with a ** in their title are holding instore events or have special offers on the day.
Click on the individual business for details.
NB: please check back regularly as this list is being updated up until the day itself on November 26.
FOOD DINING & HOSPITALITY
FOOD & DINING
HAIRDRESSING
ANTIQUES & JEWELLERY
HEALTH & WELLBEING
DESIGN
FLORISTS
BOOK STORES & KIDS
ENTERTAINMENT
Cassy & The Bossa Beats
Cassy and The Bossa Beats have been playing around Sydney since October 1989 .Originally the band’s repertoire was made up of Brazilian jazz music, with it’s unique dance feels such as the samba and the bossa nova. The range of music that the band now performs has however expanded greatly to include music from Cuba, North American jazz, Blues and Funk, and original music.
The band’s singer Cassy Darvall performs the songs in the language of their country origin; ie. Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French and English. The band consists of Piano, Bass, Drums, Saxophone and Vocals. The repertoire of Cassy and The Bossa Beats include music from Jazz and Blues, Latin, Contemporary.
Phillipe Wittwer, Accordion Player and Singer
Philippe is a world class musician/entertainer who always gets everyone involved singing, cheering, dancing and laughing. Born an Austrian singer and musician he went on to become a true chameleon, performing French, Italian, German, English, Australian, South American and other musical styles just to list a few. He performs in many varying ensembles depending on the client’s event and always provides the highest standard of continental music.
Soul Drummer
Soul Drummer has a unique passion for sharing the many healing benefits of drumming with the wider community. Group drumming is a great activity for celebration, releasing stress, having fun and connecting your body, mind and spirit. Our highly experienced, professional team offer exciting interactive events that unify and connect groups of people.
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