Christmas Carols in the Vines is a family sing-along at Saddler's Creek Wines in Pokolbin, led by Anna Weatherup. Bring a picnic rug and your singing voice.
📅 Friday 4th December 2026, gates 5:00pm, carols 6:30pm to 8:30pm
📍 Picnic Area, Saddler's Creek Wines, Pokolbin
🍷 Christmas hampers from Mangia and Single Suitcase wines by the glass or bottle
Christmas carols in the Hunter Valley, the old school way
Printed carol books, the songs everyone knows and a whole crowd singing together on the grass of our Picnic Area, overlooking the Brokenback Ranges. Kids on picnic rugs, the family in camp chairs and a glass of wine in your hand.
Anna Weatherup leads the night. She plays at Saddler's regularly on her own, and for Christmas she is bringing a full band, brass included.
Food and wine on the night
Pre-order a Christmas Hamper for Two from Mangia at Saddler's with your ticket. Cheese and charcuterie, butter poached prawn rolls, lamb saddle cooked over coals, salads and a sweet treat, made to share on the rug. Mangia is open on the night too.
The cellar door pours all evening by the glass or bottle. Reach for our Single Suitcase Series, Italian varietals from Pecorino and Fiano to Sangiovese and Barbera.
What's on in the Hunter Valley in December 2026
Make a day of it. Sit down at midday for the Single Suitcase Wine and Food Pairing, six Italian wines matched to plates from Chef Chiero, then spend the afternoon in Pokolbin and be back on the grass for the carols. The pairing is limited to 10 guests a day, so book both together.
Christmas Carols in the Vines FAQs
When is Christmas Carols in the Vines in 2026?
Friday 4th December 2026. Gates open at 5:00pm and the carols run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in the Picnic Area at Saddler's Creek Wines, 15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin. Bookings are essential, and Club Equus members receive preferred pricing.
Who is Anna Weatherup?
An Australian singer-songwriter who first came to national attention on The Voice Australia in 2012, with two albums, Crossing the Sea and Delusional. She plays regularly at Saddler's and is organising the carols night, bringing a full band with brass.
Is Christmas Carols in the Vines family friendly?
Yes. It is built for families, with carols everyone knows, carol books to sing from and plenty of room on the grass for picnic rugs. Children under 12 have their own ticket when you book.
What should I bring to Christmas Carols in the Vines?
A picnic blanket, chairs and your singing voice. Please do not bring your own food or drinks. The hampers, Mangia and the cellar door have you covered, with soft drinks available too.
Can I pre-order a Christmas hamper for the carols?
Yes. Add a Christmas Hamper for Two from Mangia at Saddler's when you book your tickets, and note any dietary requirements in the booking. Hamper orders close Monday 30 November.
Can I buy wine at Christmas Carols in the Vines?
Yes. The cellar door pours wine by the glass or bottle all evening, including our Single Suitcase Series of Italian varietals. Soft drinks are available too.
How far is Saddlers Creek from Sydney?
About two hours' drive north of Sydney and forty minutes from Newcastle Airport. We are at 15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, with parking on site. The Picnic Area is up the stairs from the cellar door.
Where can I stay near Saddlers Creek?
Cessnock and Mount View both have accommodation close by, and taxis and rideshare operate locally, so sort your way home before the night. Our Hunter Valley wine trip guide has places to stay.
The Laureti Way
Saddler's is more than just a winery, it's a Hunter Valley destination we created for bringing people together over good food and wine, family hospitality the Laureti way. The live music, the food from Mangia at Saddler's, the picnic grounds where families gather, they all exist because the point was never just the wine, it was the connection around it. This is a place for making memorable occasions over a glass, the kind you remember long after the glass is empty.
Wine crafted with heart and soul, made for sharing.
Wendy Laureti
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