Christmas in the city

Santa in front of a lit up Christmas tree in Fed Square.

Christmas is over for another year! We look forward to seeing you in 2026 – details of the Christmas program will be announced in November.

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A dining table in a club laden with a Christmas feast including platters of roasted vegetables, ham, roast turkey, salads, and glasses of wine.

Christmas Day Dining at Elevate Club Lounge

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet above Melbourne.

Transport Bar exterior at Fed Square with multilevel dining.

Christmas Day Dining at Transport Public Bar

Celebrate with a festive roast, cocktails and live music at Fed Square.

A lavish, traditional Christmas feast spread out on a wooden table, featuring a large roasted centrepiece ham surrounded by festive dishes like fresh seafood, salads, desserts, and cherries.

Christmas Day Dining at Bossley

Celebrate Christmas with a festive feast featuring the finest Melbourne produce.

A massive outdoor crowd, many wearing red festive Santa hats gathers for an evening Carols by Candlelight concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the city skyline visible behind the illuminated canopy stage.
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Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

A cherished tradition featuring live performances on Christmas Eve.