What’s open on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Need a last-minute gift, coffee pit stop or casual lunch location on Christmas Day? These Melbourne businesses have you sorted.

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Things to do on Christmas Day

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Christmas Decorations

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

Koala in a gum tree at Melbourne Zoo.

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Gold-plated Eureka Tower skyscraper and cityscape against the city skyline and blue sky with clouds.

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

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HOYTS

Movie theatre with recliner seats and surround-sound in every cinema.

Narrow city laneway filled with shops and people eating at pavement cafes.

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Take a walk through Melbourne’s arcades and laneways.

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Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

Where to book for Christmas Day lunch and dinner

The contemporary restaurant interior of Fico, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows that look out onto a lush, green park with mature trees, with tables set up for a dining service.

Christmas Day Lunch at Fico

Celebrate Christmas Day with a five-course Italian feast at Fico Carlton.

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Christmas Day Dining at Langlands

Celebrate the festive season with Langlands' Naughty but Nice Christmas dining experience.

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Christmas Day Dining at Alluvial

Celebrate the festive season with a buffet lunch or dinner at a luxury heritage hotel.

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Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Stamford Plaza

A festive Christmas Day buffet lunch in Melbourne with seafood, Santa, gifts and family cheer.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Allegro

Celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas Day buffet lunch at Allegro Restaurant.

Christmas buffet with meat, seafood and cakes.

Christmas Day Lunch at Dock 37

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an indulgent buffet luncheon.

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Luci Melbourne Christmas Day Lunch

An indulgent five-course Italian-inspired Christmas feast.

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Melbourne Social Club Christmas Day Lunch

Join a relaxed festive picnic lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens and meet new people this Christmas.

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Christmas Day Dining at Elevate Club Lounge

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet above Melbourne.

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Christmas Day Lunch at JUNI

Celebrate Christmas Day at JUNI with a six-course long lunch.

A festive dining setup featuring a Christmas dining experience on a table, with banquette seating.

Christmas Day Lunch at LCSK

Celebrate with family and friends for a festive four-course lunch at Little Collins St Kitchen.

Note: Opening hours, offerings and prices may be different to normal on Christmas Day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting. Come back later in the year to see what's open for 2026.

Last updated on Thu 12 Nov 2026

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