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People gathered at Fed Square watching a movie on the large outdoor screen, some in deckchairs, with a blue sky and tall city buildings in the background.
19 – 25 Dec

Christmas Outdoor Cinema

  • Free
  • Film

Make the most of a summertime Christmas with free outdoor cinema, featuring some of your favourite Christmas and festive-season films.

From family and romantic comedy faves such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Elf and Sleepless in Seattle to Academy Award-winning and critically acclaimed bildungsromans like It's a Wonderful Life and Citizen Kane – this year’s curated selection of festive films take inspiration from the spirit of Christmas, and are about family, love and what it means to life a good life.

Gather friends and family and get there early to grab a deckchair for the film – or BYO picnic blanket and film snacks to make a night of it.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 19 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mon 21 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tue 22 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed 23 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thu 24 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri 25 Dec
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9655 1900
  • email address: info@fedsquare.com
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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

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Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Capitol Cinema with red and orange lighting, seated audience in front of large screen with signage.
19 – 24 Dec

Christmas Cinema

See festive films in the stunning Capitol Theatre.

  • Family and kids
  • Film
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27 Nov – 25 Dec

12 Days of Christmas

Discover an Aussie twist on a favourite carol.

  • Free
  • Events
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26 – 28 Nov

A Classical Christmas

Experience Sir James MacMillan's new Christmas music, Christmas Oratorio.

  • Music
  • Entertainment
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12 – 24 Dec

The TAC Hub

TAC is bringing an interactive activation to life at City Square.

  • Free
  • Activity
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