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A song sheet resting on a dark wooden surface, with christmas bells on top.
5 Dec

Classic Kids: Christmas

  • Family and kids
  • Music

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a magical performance perfect for the whole family featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.

The 12:30pm concert is a relaxed performance, with elements adapted to reduce anxiety and discomfort.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 5 Dec
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
  • 12.30pm - 1.30pm 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Location

Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3004

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $28
Book online for Classic Kids: Christmas

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9929 9600
  • email address: boxoffice@mso.com.au
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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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Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic orchestra and choir in St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne.
18 – 19 Dec

Royal Melbourne Philharmonic: Carols in the Cathedral

Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents Carols in the Cathedral concerts conducted by Andrew Wailes.

  • Family and kids
  • Music
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19 – 23 Dec

Mr Fantastico's Christmas Rooftop Carnival

Free Christmas fun with live performances, Santa activities and creative workshops.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
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12 Dec

Koorie Krismas

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  • Free
  • Family and kids
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23 – 24 Dec

Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

A cherished tradition featuring live performances on Christmas Eve.

  • Family and kids
  • Music
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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