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Festive | Christmas - What's On - Index
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This page shows events and activities on in Melbourne over the festive season.
** Christmas 2024 **
Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th December 2024 | Public Holiday
Boxing Day - Thursday 26th December 2024 | Public Holiday
Also see Carols By Candleight
Merry Christmas Melbourne & Happy New Year
⊜ Caulfield Racecourse Caulfield
Friday 29th November 2024 - Tuesday 24th December 2024 Caulfield Racecourse The magic is back this festive season with Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland! This cherished event is sure to enchant...
⊜ Melbourne
What's open Christmas Day in Melbourne on Wednesday 25th of December 2024. There are plenty of things to explore and keep you entertained. Public Transport is FREE on n Christmas...
⊜ East Melbourne
Join the team at Life's Too Short Bar for their bespoke Christmas Market, with a range of unique gifts for that 'hard to buy for' person. Market items include original artworks, prints and...
⊜ St. Elizabeth's Parish, 107 Bakers Road Dandenong North
Monday 9th December 2024 - Friday 10th January 2025* - 10.30am - 8pm St Elizabeth's Parish 107 Baker Rd Dandenong North Australian Nativity Scene (ANS) celebrates 21st year in creation of the...
⊜ Dendy Park East Brighton East
Bayside Christmas Carols returns to Dendy Park on Tuesday 10 December 2024. Star of the stage and screen Hugh Sheridan will join the X-factor's Amalia Foy Australian Idol top contestant Tahlia Eve...
⊜ Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat, 131 Harbour Esplanade Docklands
Celebrate Christmas on Melbourne's largest cruise vessel, the Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat. This 3.5-hour harbour and river cruise departs Docklands along the Yarra River into the bays of...
⊜ Collingwood
Saturday 21st December 2024 @ Collingwood Town Hall Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne....
⊜ Linlithgow Avenue Melbourne
Tuesday 24 December 2024 Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne Join us on Christmas Eve for an unforgettable night under the stars and support kids who are blind or have low...
⊜ Canterbury Gardens cnr Canterbury and Balwyn Roads Canterbury
Sunday 8th December 2024 @ Canterbury Gardens - tbc Free entry Activities from 5 pm Carols at 6 pm Come and enjoy a picnic atmosphere in beautiful Canterbury Gardens. There will be Maling...
⊜ Plus 5 37 South Wharf Promenade South Wharf
A Riverside Christmas at the Historic South Wharf Cargo Sheds Wednesday 25th December 2024 @ Plus 5 Bar Celebrate Christmas Day Lunch in style at the beautiful South Wharf Cargo Sheds where...
⊜ Carlton
Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw in this festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square. This is a Christmas Festival activation,...
⊜ Melbourne
Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics. Sat 14 Dec, 1pm: Home Alone Sat 21 Dec, 3pm: The Muppet...
⊜ Melbourne
December is that special time of the year when everyone wants to know where the best Christmas light displays are in Melbourne? The Melbourne Christmas Lights Guide will help you and your family...
⊜ Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Celebrate Christmas With The Family At Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park Leave the hard work to us and allow our team at Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park to treat you and your family...
⊜ Prahran
Thursday 5 December 2024 + Thursday 12 December 2024 @ Prahran Square Get ready for two magical evenings of local goodness this December! The Rose St. Market and City of Stonnington are...
⊜ Federation Square Melbourne
Feel the joybilation at Melbourne's home of Christmas! Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a...
⊜ Thornbury Bowls Club 28 Ballantyne Street Thornbur
'Tis the season...' to shop local and handmade! Wednesday December 4th 4-7pm We'll be filling the iconic Thornbury Bowls Club with Local Makers for all of your Christmas shopping...
⊜ Melbourne
The Christmas Spectacular is back! After celebrating her success in Cinderella & Sunset Boulevard - Silvie Paladino returns to the Athenaeum for a Christmas extravaganza with the Melbourne Opera...
⊜ Crown Towers Melbourne - The Atrium 8 Whiteman St Southbank
29th November 2024 - 25th December 2024 Outside Crown, Southbank Promenade The spectacular river show returns to the Birrarung - Yarra River this Christmas! Head to Southbank Promenade...
⊜ 3 Lansell Road, Toorak
Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. CHRISTMAS COOKING FAIR 3 Lansell Road, Toorak Saturday 7th December 2024 Celebrating home baking, using traditional recipes Christmas...
⊜ Davey Young and Playne Streets Frankston
Melbourne's longest-running single-day Christmas celebration returns for its 26th year on Saturday November 30 2024. This year's festival blends beloved holiday activities with exciting new...
⊜ Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach Geelong
30 November 2024 to 8 January 2025 Floating Christmas Tree Sound and Light Show Steampacket Gardens - Wadawurrung Country, Eastern Beach Road, Waterfront Geelong Our spectacular Floating...
⊜ German Lutheran Trinity Church 22 Parliament Pl East Melbourne
Visit a traditional German Christmas Market in the middle of Melbourne. Enjoy delicious bratwurst with sauerkraut, bretzels, hot waffles, gingerbread and other delicious German sweets as well as...
⊜ Southbank
Get ready to celebrate the festive season early at the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets! Join us at the MelbourneConvention & Exhibition Centre from the 6th to the 8th of December for three...
⊜ Australia
Saturday 21st December 2024 Australian singer Paul Kelly's hit How to Make Gravy is written from the perspective of a man (Joe) in jail writing to his family ahead of Christmas in Australia,...
⊜ Greensborough Walk Greensborough
Friday 29th November 2024 @ Greensborough Walk Join us at the Greensborough Christmas Market. There will be loads of fun for the whole family. Including market stalls live music free...
⊜ The Boulevard Ivanhoe
Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Tuesday 24th December 2024 The Boulevard in Ivanhoe will glow once again this December with a display of lights, decorations and Christmas spirit. Thanks to...
⊜ BangPop 35 South Wharf Promenade South Wharf
Journey to Thailand! From $85 per person Christmas Day December 25 2024 11:00am to 3:00pm Celebrate this Christmas Day Lunch 2024 at BangPop and enjoy the vibrant flavours of hawker-style Thai...
⊜ Australia
Kmart Australia is proud to launch its 37th annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal together with founding charity partner, The Salvation Army, once again calling for support with any gift or monetary...
⊜ Wally Tew Reserve, Brenock Park Drive Ferntree Gully
Join us for a festive evening of carols and family entertainment! Knox Carols is a free event that warmly welcomes our diverse community to come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and a...
⊜ Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre, 75 Lynbrook Boulevard Lynbrook
3pm - 8pm | Friday 6 December 2024 Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre 75 Lynbrook Boulevard Lynbrook Lynbrook Village host Christmas markets at their centre annually. The Lynbrook Village...
⊜ 99 Victoria Street Templestowe
Start the countdown to our biggest event of the year! This year Carols by Candlelight will be held on Friday 13 December at Ruffey Lake Park Doncaster. Carols has been bringing our community...
⊜ Melbourne
See the new bell tree or snap a selfie on Santa's throne as nutcracker soldiers stand guard. The iconic building is all wrapped up with a bow and native florals. The facade gets a festive...
⊜ Melbourne
No festive season is complete until we've sung carols at one of Melbourne's many local Carols By Candelight. The very first Carols by Candlelight (ever) was held in Alexandra Gardens in 1938,...
⊜ Melbourne
The city comes alive at Christmas with decorations from Collins Street to Docklands, Carlton to Kensington. Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer. Some of our favourites include the...
⊜ Melbourne
Melbourne will jingle all the way to Christmas Day See the city light up with dazzling decorations, festive events and family-friendly activities! Christmas in Melbourne is a special time,...
⊜ Jells Park Wheelers Hill
Monash Carols by Candlelight returns ready to unite the community in a heartwarming evening of festive cheer! Join us at the picturesque Jells Park for a magical celebration filled with music...
⊜ Melbourne
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone in Concert Thursday 5th December 2024 - Saturday 7th December 2024 @ Hamer Hall Ring in the festive season with the timeless classic, Home...
⊜ Docklands
The holiday season is landing at Marvel Stadium. The Nth Pole is the experience for family and friends to enjoy this December, with Stadium Square at Marvel Stadium transformed into a magical...
⊜ North Pole
Imagine the delight on a child's face when they receive a letter from Santa Claus! And not just any letter, but a letter that is personally addressed to each child and that includes information...
⊜ Docklands
Wednesday to Sunday - 29th November 2024 - 22nd December 20244 The District Docklands Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa's Festival in Melbourne! This winter wonderland offers fun,...
⊜ 314-336 Bourke St, Melbourne
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy, we've got you covered! So, get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...
⊜ Melbourne
Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes. Visit the locations below from 29 November and scan the QR code to go into the draw to win one of...
⊜ Coburg
Sunday 15 December 2024 Coburg Town Hall The Handmade Design Market is heading to the Coburg Town Hall! Shoppers can meet the maker and learn the story behind each small local...
⊜ St Paul's Cathedral cnr Flinders Street and Swanston Street Melbourne
Celebrate the joy of Christmas at Victoria Chorale's much-loved concert on Saturday 14 December at 5pm in the magnificent setting of St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne. The program includes the...
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