Don't miss Melbourne's biggest shopping event of the year! In 2024, Black Friday falls on 29 November. Get started on your Christmas shopping with deals all week in the lead up and through to 2 December.

The best sales and discounts

Two gold necklaces.

e.g.etal

Receive a $50 voucher with $500+ spend, or a $150 voucher with $1000+ spend!

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Metro Hobbies

Shop the Christmas shopping event, with unique gifts and deals for hard to by for people.

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The Paw Principality

Browse an adorable range of Christmas-themed toys and treats for cats and dogs.

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Collins Place

Receive a custom Collins Place tote when you spend $15+ at participating retailers, Nov 26 - Dec 19.

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Collins Place

Head to the gift-wrapping station and get your gifts wrapped, with all proceeds going to charity.

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Here's Looking At You Kid

Shop a bespoke range of Christmas gins and giftpacks distilled in Melbourne from local ingredients.

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Craft Victoria

Enjoy bubbles and complimentary gift wrapping when shopping in store from 19-21 Dec.

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Stack of books in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bookshop

Stop by during the extended trading hours and enjoy gift wrapping and a mini-book fair.

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Búl

Take 20% off select items in the Seoul collection.

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Laneways By Ovolo

Get 20% off when you book at ovolohotels.com and unlock exclusive offers for dining and attractions.

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The best Christmas dining deals and specials

Spread of Christmas foods and treats.

Collins Kitchen

Enjoy a spread of festive favourite foods, including a Christmas dessert counter.

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Large green Christmas cookie.

Nimbo

Try the limited Christmas giant cookie and special Christmas bingsu.

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Ocean 12

Visit the festive, Christmas-themed takeover and enjoy special holiday giveaways.

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Interior of Alluvial restaurant.

Alluvial Restaurant

Enjoy a seafood tower add-on for lunch or dinner at Alluvial restaurant, $69 for 2 or $125 for 4.

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Mjølner Melbourne

Experience a Nordic Christmas with traditional Yuletide dishes in the Viking dining rooms.

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Morena Restaurant

Celebrate your end of year Christmas lunch, crafted for a swift yet exquisite dining experience.

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A plate with a quesadilla and cup of salsa on it.

La Tortilleria

Enjoy a quesadilla pirata carlos, a summery special launching in December.

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Brunetti Oro

Shop the festive range in store now, from traditional panettone to gingerbread and Christmas cakes.

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Society

Enjoy an exclusive selection of $15 cocktails every Tuesday to Thursday, from 4-6pm.

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Yakimono

Check out the new summer Sip & Setto menu and DJs every Friday and Saturday from 12-4pm.

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Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

Learn more about coffee sourcing and roasting processes while sampling a variety of coffee.

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New Shanghai

Enjoy a banquet of 4 entrées, 5 mains & dessert, Mon-Sun $49pp, with optional Karaoke $20 add-on.

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A high tea platter of Chinese sweet and savoury treats with a microphone resting on the table.

New Shanghai

Enjoy a delicious Chinese high tea and Christmas karaoke. Mon-Sun 1pm-6pm, $49pp.

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Three Christmas themed desserts

Sulhwa

Enjoy Christmas dessert creations like Merry Matcha or Christmas Tree Choux for a limited time.

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Brunetti Classico

Get a free kids pasta or pizza with every adult meal. Mon-Thurs, 5-7pm. T&Cs apply.

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The best Christmas experiences

Person in bed holding up champagne and a glass.

Sebel Melbourne Docklands

Enjoy complimentary artisan shortbreads, Christmas cake and sparkling wine.

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An envelope with a letter inside.

Dorsett Melbourne

Enjoy complimentary breakfast for kids up to 10, plus Santa letters and Christmas teddy bears.

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ACMI

Receive 15% off tickets for The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI with code COMFUT. T&C's apply.

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Two cocktails on top of a keyboard piano.

The Music Gym

Receive a free drink with every Sip & Sing ticket.

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Ice skaters with Santa and a snow character.

O'Brien Icehouse

Head to the Christmas themed public skating, including decorations, skating with Santa, and more.

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A smiling baby sitting on Santa's lap.

The Block Arcade

Get photos taken with Santa under the dome of The Block Arcade.

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Person making a festive wreath.

Melbourne Flower Merchant

Learn how to use textures and greenery to create a wreath that brings a festive touch to your home.

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A decorated gingerbread house.

Brunetti Classico

Create your own gingerbread house with kids classes and adult build and sip sessions, from 29 Nov.

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Last updated on Fri 29 Nov 2024

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