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The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events
Seek out Christmas movies, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.
Hidden gems to visit in Carlton
Explore hidden cafes, epic attractions and under the radar restaurants.
Christmas Outdoor Cinema: Naughty or Nice
Fed Square screens Christmas family favourites followed by grown-up cult classics.
VietJet MelbourneVibing
A one-day festival celebrating inclusivity through art, literature and performances.
Koorie Krismas
Koorie Klaus is back to spread festive cheer at the Koorie Heritage Trust’s annual Koorie Krismas.
Boho Luxe Market: Christmas Edition
A Christmas design market full of handmade, ethically sourced products.
German Christmas Market
A traditional German Christmas Market with beautiful market stalls including foods and drinks.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Christmas
Christmas things to do
The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.
Christmas eat and drink
Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.
Pellegrinis – A Melbourne Legacy: Post-Screening Q&A
Meet the filmmaker and explore Pellegrini's cultural influence with this post-screening Q&A.
Christmas Decorations
Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.
Cats the Musical
Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.
NBL: Melbourne United v Sydney Kings
NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.
The Great Gummy Bear Escape
Enjoy this free, large-scale festive experience designed for families and friends.
Boxing Day Test Summer Fest
The energy spills beyond the boundary as the Boxing Day Festival returns to Yarra Park.
New Year's Eve in Melbourne
From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.
Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival
Enjoy a weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.
Midsumma Carnival
Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.
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What's on this weekend in Melbourne
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Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Melbourne for free
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