Best Christmas Events in Melbourne 2024

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Posted 2024-11-18 by Jen ⇒ follow

Fri 29 Nov 2024 - Wed 25 Dec 2024

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Melbourne is embracing the festive season with lots to do for families, and a lot of them are free. I've listed mainly the free and low-cost events, though there are many other events like 'Carols by Candlelight' and more with prices ranging from $25-$200+. There's no better price than free especially during these financially challenging times, for the whole family to immerse themselves in all the 'feels' of Christmas in 2024. It's also a great family bonding experience, having fun together. Save the dates in your diary for a list of events you'd love to attend with loved ones.

29 Nov-5 Dec 9am-11pm - Crown Christmas River Show - Outside Crown, Southbank Promenade, it's a spectacular river show featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows run every 15 minutes each night.

29 Nov-22 Dec (various times) - Santa's Festival at The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Dr, Docklands. Step into a winter wonderland filled with enchanting activities and heartwarming moments.

29 Nov-25 Dec - Christmas Tree Lighting Launch on Fri 29 Nov 6.30-9.30pm at Fed Sq; which opens up Christmas Square .

29 Nov-25 Dec - See here for locations of the best 'Christmas Decorations'.

29 Nov-25 Dec - Christmas at Queensbridge Square at 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank for this festive pop-up.

1 Dec 10am-3pm - Lygon Street Christmas Market at Piazza Italia, Lygon St, Carlton. A curated selection of stalls featuring handmade gifts and more.

3-9 Dec 10am-6pm - See Here to head to the Nth Pole at Stadium Sq (Gates 2&3), Marvel Stadium, 740 Bourke St, Docklands

6-8 Dec (various times) - Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets at MCEC, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf. Tickets $15 . Enjoy over 150 talented producers offering an unmatched selection of handcrafted gifts and artisanal products.

6-14 Dec 2-10pm - Christmas Carnival at Alexandra Gardens, 3 Boathouse Drive, Melbourne. Free entry, but you have to pay if you want to enjoy the rides.

7-15 Dec (various times) - German Christmas Market at German Lutheran Trinity Church, 22 Parliament Pl, East Melbourne. Enjoy delicious bratwurst with sauerkraut, bretzels, hot waffles, gingerbread and other delicious German sweets as well as authentic German beer, gluhwein and children's punch as you browse the market stalls.

14-21 Dec 11am-2pm - Artist Christmas Market at Life's Too Short Bar, Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne - a free event with a range of unique gifts for that hard to buy for person. With prices starting from only $5 this has to be one of the best-value and most creative markets in Melbourne.

14-22 Dec at various times - Christmas Cinema at The Capitol, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne. Adult/general $5 to watch family favourites and cult classic films. All proceeds from ticket sales go to charity.

23-24 Dec 11am-12pm & 1.30-2.30pm both days - Christmas Bubble Show at The Capitol, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne - See stunning bubble displays executed by expert bubble artists in this Christmas adventure that is fun for the whole family. Adult/general Admission is $5 with all proceeds from ticket sales distributed to support local food relief initiatives by OzHarvest, The Big Umbrella and West Melbourne Baptist Church.