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The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

Seek out Christmas carnivals, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

What's on today

What's on today

Discover free events, epic festivals and shows on in Melbourne today.

Nth Pole
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Nth Pole

Immerse yourself in the ambience of the festive holiday season at Marvel Stadium.

Craig and Karl Cosmos
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Craig and Karl Cosmos

Celebrate Summer in the City with Melbourne Central and international artists Craig and Karl.

Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt

Collect a map from Mary Martin Bookshop to go on a magical city treasure hunt.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Melbourne Record Fair
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Melbourne Record Fair

Shop over 15,000 new and used records from Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers.

Christmas Cinema
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Christmas Cinema

See festive films in the stunning Capitol Theatre.

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition
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The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Christmas

Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

Christmas Carnival
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Christmas Carnival

Thrill rides, carnival games and festive food on the banks of the Yarra.

Darkfield
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Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container when Darkfled returns for the summer.

Dear Evan Hansen
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Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

Yayoi Kusama
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Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Christmas Decorations
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Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

School holidays

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Antopia
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Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt

Collect a map from Mary Martin Bookshop to go on a magical city treasure hunt.

Van Gogh

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

India's most explosive sport is arriving in Melbourne.

Australian Open

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Chinatown's biggest festival is back with a dragon parade, lion dances, street food and family fun.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

What's on this week in Melbourne

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

Major events

Major events

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

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.