Festive Season at Fed Square
As part of the City of Melbourne’s free, city-wide Christmas Festival, Fed Square transforms into the magical Christmas Square, with the famous 17.5 metre light-up Christmas Tree – an annual family favourite and a beacon of Christmas joy.
In the lead-up to Christmas, nab a deckchair and settle back to enjoy free Christmas films on the Big Screen. For the first time, The Australian Ballet’s Christmas classic The Nutcracker will be live streamed straight to the Big Screen from the Sydney Opera House.
As Camp as Christmas, presented by Fed Square and curated by the Huxleys, is back again this year for a joyful, queer celebration of Christmas, as is Koorie Krismas, presented by Koorie Heritage Trust, with free performances, Koorie Klaus, and a First Peoples makers’ market.
There's also late-night shopping on Thursday 12 and 19 December, with Fed Square’s design stores offering bespoke gifts, exclusive design collaborations and artisanal products, plus free gift-wrapping in the Atrium.
Enjoy late night shopping till 9pm on Thu 12 and 19 Dec, with Santa visits and free gift wrapping.
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Location
Federation Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
Part of Festive Season at Fed Square
Koorie Krismas
A free, fun-filled day for the whole family, with a First Peoples makers' market and performances.
Christmas Choirs at Fed Square
A diverse range of community and cultural choirs bring joy to Fed Square this festive season.
As Camp as Christmas
A queer cabaret full of jingle bell-ing joy, curated by The Huxleys.
Christmas Creatures by the Huxleys
Experience a vibrant festive wonderland with a unique Australian twist, thanks to The Huxleys!
Visits from Santa
Head to Fed Square on Thursday nights during December to meet the man in red and his top two elves.
The Australian Ballet's The Nutcracker on the Big Screen
Watch The Australian Ballet performing The Nutcracker live streamed from the Sydney Opera House.
Christmas Outdoor Cinema
Gather friends, family and loved ones for a free Christmas outdoor cinema at Fed Square.
Free Christmas Gift-Wrapping
Make Fed Square your one stop shop this festive season and come by for a free gift-wrapping service.
Christmas
Christmas things to do
Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.
Christmas eat and drink
Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.
Christmas shopping
Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.
Discover more
Christmas Carnival
Thrill rides, carnival games and festive food on the banks of the Yarra.
Christmas Square
Discover a Christmas wonderland featuring the city’s giant tree.
Christmas at Queensbridge Square
Take a ride on the light-up see-saw in this festive pop-up.
Santa's Festival
Step into a winter wonderland at District Docklands filled with enchanting activities.