Festive | Christmas

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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

What's Open Christmas Day 2025
⊜ Melbourne
What's open Christmas Day in Melbourne on Thursday 25th of December 2025. There are plenty of things to explore and keep you entertained. Have a wonderful day Melbourne! Page updated late...

Carols by Candlelight 2025
⊜ Linlithgow Avenue Melbourne
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight Wednesday 24 December 2025 Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne Join us on Christmas Eve for an unforgettable night under the stars...

Carols in Canterbury Gardens 2025
⊜ Canterbury Gardens Corner of Balwyn and Canterbury Roads Canterbury
Come and join us for some Christmas Carols and local music acts in Canterbury Gardens on Sunday 15th December from 4:30pm. Bring a picnic rug to enjoy live local music food vans and sausage...

Christmas Lights Search
⊜ Melbourne
Find the best streets to see Christmas Lights around Melbourne and Victoria with christmaslightsearch.com.au The guide at Christmas Lights Search will help you and your family plan find...

CWA Christmas Cooking Fair 2025
⊜ 3 Lansell Road, Toorak
Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. CHRISTMAS COOKING FAIR 3 Lansell Road, Toorak Saturday 6th December 2025 Join us at our 2025 Christmas Fare on Saturday 6 December - 9:00am to...

Geelong's Floating Christmas Tree 2025
⊜ Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach Geelong
Floating Christmas Tree Sound and Light Show Steampacket Gardens - Wadawurrung Country, Eastern Beach Road, Waterfront Geelong Our spectacular Floating Christmas Tree will return to the bay...

Gravy Day 2025
⊜ Australia
Sunday 21st December 2025 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,...

Ivanhoe Boulevard Lights 2025
⊜ The Boulevard Ivanhoe
The Boulevard in Ivanhoe will glow once again this December with a display of lights, decorations and Christmas spirit. Thanks to the passion and dedication of residents along The Boulevard and...

Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal 2025
⊜ Australia
Kmart Australia is proud to launch its 38th annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal together with founding charity partner, The Salvation Army, once again calling for support with any gift or monetary...

Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
⊜ 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,...

Santa Letters
⊜ 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...

Santaland | Myer
⊜ 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...