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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

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TIME • RONE

An immersive, multi-sensory installation adorned with Rone’s haunting signature murals.

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Summer Night Market

Come along on Wednesday nights for shopping, eating, drinking, live music and sunset vibes.

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The Big Design Market

Shop, eat, play at Melbourne's biggest design market.

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Colours of Malaysia Festival

Celebrate the traditions of Malaysia at Queen Vic Market.

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Blender Studios Christmas Workshops

Join Melbourne's iconic art collective for a range of Christmas themed creative workshops.

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Flinders Street Christmas Projections

Let it glow with the city’s famous Christmas projections.

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Always Live

Enjoy a brand-new Victoria-wide celebration of live contemporary music.

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A Christmas Carol

The Charles Dickens classic starring David Wenham comes to Melbourne this holiday season.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The dazzling new production is guaranteed to make your heart sing.

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The Phantom of the Opera

Experience the phenomenon when the spectacular new production comes to Melbourne.

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Christmas events

From pretty projections to pop-up street parties, celebrate with a season of festive events.

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Christmas gift finder

Find the perfect pressie for your special people with gift ideas for all budgets and interests.

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Christmas guides

Discover the best shopping spots, Christmas catch-up ideas and tips for the festive season.

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Red Bull Billy Cart Race

Watch the ultimate billy cart race in the middle of Melbourne.

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Christmas Film Photowalks

Take a photography walk around Melbourne’s most iconic Christmas-decorated laneways.

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TIME • RONE | The Newsagency

A temporary art installation by the Melbourne artist.

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NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

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Discover Kensington Christmas Fair

Get into the Christmas spirit with activities, live entertainment, face painting and Santa.

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Docklands Christmas Maze

Find your holiday cheer at the giant Christmas maze, with amazing prizes to be won.

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Santa's Workshop

Say hello to the big man and pose for a photo as Santa and his elves make toys and presents.

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Christmas Pop-Up Playground

Giant swings and a light-up dancefloor take over Queensbridge Square this Christmas.

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MPavilion

Australia’s leading architecture and design event returns to Melbourne.

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As Camp as Christmas

Join the Huxleys for a celebration of the magical and decorative at Fed Square.

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Falls Melbourne

The summer music festival is relocating to Melbourne, featuring Arctic Monkeys and more.

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New Year's Eve in Melbourne

From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.

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What's on today

Discover the best things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to virtual experiences.

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What's on this weekend

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

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Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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