As the festive season approaches, Jacaranda FM and SPAR are bringing back one of South Africa’s most cherished family traditions, inviting South Africans to celebrate the festive season while helping make a difference in the lives of children. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 edition of Carols by Candlelight delivered to you by SPAR and Jacaranda FM, taking place on Thursday, 3 December 2026, at SunBet Arena, Time Square.
Grounded in the warm and comforting theme ‘Home for Christmas’, this year’s production draws creative inspiration from the anthemic song “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman. The show promises an unforgettable evening of hope, wonder, collective vision, and festive joy, bringing South African families together to dream beyond what exists and celebrate the true spirit of the holidays.
With only 7,000 seats available, fans are encouraged to book early to avoid missing out on one of South Africa’s most loved festive experiences. For those who prefer to watch from home, the event will also be streamed live via www.jacarandafm.com.
A Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Tickets are priced at R95 per person, with 100% of all ticket proceeds donated directly to Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels fund.
This year, Carols by Candlelight is partnering with Santa’s Shoebox, an organisation that has been bringing Christmas joy to children across South Africa and Namibia for more than 18 years. Through this partnership, Santa’s Shoebox will work alongside Jacaranda FM to help build and distribute specially prepared shoeboxes to children in need.
Each cheerfully decorated shoebox is filled with carefully selected essentials and treats, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, a facecloth, school supplies, a toy, sweets and a complete outfit of clothing. Every box is packaged, delivered and personally handed to its beneficiary child, making the experience about more than receiving a gift, but reminding a child that someone is thinking of them.
By purchasing a ticket, concertgoers will be helping to bring these special Christmas gifts to children who might otherwise go without.
“Carols by Candlelight has become one of the most special moments on our calendar. 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,” says Vuyani Dombo, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM. “This year’s Carols by Candlelight is about celebrating hope, sharing joy and creating a little magic for children who need it most. Through our partnership with SPAR and Santa’s Shoebox, every ticket purchased becomes an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We want everyone who joins us to leave feeling that they have been part of something truly special.”
The full line-up of artists joining this year’s Carols by Candlelight will be announced later this week.
To keep the festive spirit alive, Carols by Candlelight delivered to you by SPAR and Jacaranda FM will be rebroadcast all day on 24 December at www.jacarandafm.com, just in time for Christmas Eve. So, whether you’re preparing for Christmas, spending time with family or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, you can tune in and relive the carols and special moments from this year’s celebration.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
Venue: SunBet Arena, Time Square
Doors open: 17:00
Show starts: 19:00
Show ends: 20:30
Tickets: R95 per person, with the full ticket amount donated to the Good Morning Angels Fund.
Tickets are available here: https://itickets.co.za/events/487707
