The Big Aussie Holiday Party: Aussie Christmas Party in NYC 2026
An America Josh event
Christmas in New York is cold, dark by 4:30 and a long way from the beach. So we’re doing the next best thing: sunset drinks looking over the harbor with a crowd of fellow Australians.
The Big Aussie Holiday Party is on Saturday, December 5, at the rebuilt Wagner Park Pavilion, right at the southern tip of Battery Park City. America Josh is presenting it and it’s supported by the Australian Consulate-General in New York, and every ticket helps a local kid get on a bike.
Sunset looking over the harbor
The pavilion looks straight out over New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty on the horizon. We’ve timed the afternoon around the light:
- 3:00 PM: doors open and first drinks
- 3:45 PM: golden hour
- 4:28 PM: sunset
- 4:59 PM: last light
- 6:00 PM: close
Get there early for the best of it. It’s December by the water, so bring a coat for the walk. Christmas sweaters are very welcome.
What’s included at the Aussie Christmas party in NYC
Tickets are $20 and include beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles, plus the view and all the bloody great company. Capacity is very limited, so don’t leave it until the week of.
Every ticket helps a kid ride
$5 from every ticket goes to Variety, the Children’s Charity of New York. You can also add an extra donation at checkout.
The goal is to raise enough to buy an adaptive bike, which we’ll present to a local child on the day. Variety’s Freedom Program provides adaptive bikes, equipment and services to children with disabilities across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Full disclosure: I, Josh, am the President of Variety NY, so this one’s close to my heart.
Getting to Wagner Park
The pavilion is at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 20 Battery Place. The closest subway stops are:
- Bowling Green: 4, 5
- South Ferry: 1
- Whitehall St: R, W
Get tickets for the Aussie Christmas party in NYC
Get your tickets at bigaussiexmas.com. This is a 21+ event, so bring photo ID.
Frequently asked questions
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Wagner Pavilion Classroom in Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 20 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004.
$20 per person, including beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles. You can add an optional donation to Variety at checkout.
Yes. Drinks are served to guests 21 and over only, and you’ll need photo ID.
Smart casual. Bring a coat, since you’ll be by the water in December. Christmas sweaters are encouraged.
$5 from every ticket goes to Variety, the Children’s Charity of New York, to help buy an adaptive bike for a local child.
No. Each guest gets a QR code by email and text.
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