Christmas Square at Fed Square

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Fri 29 Nov 2024 - Tue 31 Dec 2024

Fed Square , corner Flinders and Swanston streets, are launching Christmas in a big way with a Launch on Fri 29 Nov 2024 from 6.30pm to late. After the launch, the festive season will continue to be celebrated, right up till 31 Dec 2024. Bring the family and catch all things Christmas at the Swanston St Forecourt, The Atrium, and the Main Square, and celebrate the first lighting of the City's 17.5 metre Christmas Tree, the Opening of Christmas Square and the launch of the City of Melbourne's Christmas Festival, with face painting, performance, music and Christmas Magic. A free celebration, Christmas Square is lighting up with 100% wind-powered Christmas cheer. Following is the launch event program for the night of 29 Nov.





Be sure to check back here on Wed 27 Nov so you can enter the United Airlines Competition. As mentioned above, there's a value of $18,500 to be won for a family of four to holiday in sunny Los Angeles. The winner takes all with 4 return economy tickets to LA with UA; a 4 night stay at a hotel for 4; 4 passes to Universal Studios; 4 x 1 day Big Bus LA Hop on Hop off tour tickets; 4 Hollywood Sign hiking tour tickets; 1 X US$200 dining gift card, and LAX return airport transfers for 4.

For your free Christmas gift-wrapping (purchase your gifts at Fed Sq and show your receipt for VIP gift-wrapping service), head to the festive-decked Atrium from 5-9.30pm each Thu and Fri from 29 Nov until Christmas - along with a program of choirs and performance every Friday from 5-9pm, visits from Santa on Thursdays between 5-9pm from 5 Dec till Christmas, and Laneway Learning workshops. Don't forget to bring your camera for a free photo opportunity with Santa. For all that's happening at the Atrium, see here .


Support Blak Businesses this festive season at the exclusive Murran Melbourne Pop-up. You can purchase gifts from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander makers, artists and businesses from across Australia. Presented by Fed Square this Festive Season in partnership with Geelong-based First Peoples-led business hub, Ngarrimili, the Murran Melbourne Pop-up features First Nations gifts, art and apparel. The shops will be open for business on Fri 29 Nov, Thu 12 Dec and Thu 19 Dec until 9pm for late-night shopping.

The much loved Koorie Krismas is back, celebrating First Nations artists, performers, and makers. It's a free, fun-filled day for the whole family. The program includes live music, comedy and dance performances, featuring a line-up of incredible First Nations talent. Emceed by Lady Lash, enjoy a variety of performances from the Djirri Djirri Dancers, Pirritu Duo, Barry Gilson, ENOKiCurry, Randals Dad, DJ PGZ, Cerulean, the Ngargee Dancers and more. Shop for unique gifts from local First Peoples artists and makers such as Clothing The Gaps, Haus of Dizzy & Haus of Ziggy Lee, Ilan Style, Kevin Williams, Kinya Lerrk Pty Ltd, Mabu Mabu, Mana Dreaming, Marbeangrook Designs, N’Dene Riley, Wiimpatja Nhuungku Designs, Wunyun, Yulaa-li, with more to be announced. Make your own wreath at the drop-in workshops, or customise a Krismas Kard and make your own badge. Koorie Klaus will also be making an appearance to top off the festivities.


The Australian Ballet's The Nutcracker will be live-streamed from Sydney Opera House on the big screen. Follow the given link for full details. Also on the big screen is the Christmas Outdoor Cinema which will run from Mon 16 to Mon 23 Dec 2024 (16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 Dec; and it does skip 19 Dec) from 6pm, except on Mon 23 Dec 2024 when it's from 8pm. In given date order, the films to look forward to are - The Polar Express (2004); The Santa Clause (1994); Elf (2003); Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); The Apartment (1960); The Shop Around the Corner (1940); and It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

Keep in mind that As Camp As Christmas will only be performed on Fri 20 Dec from 6-10pm at the Main Square. A cabaret of comedy, dance and performance by The Huxleys, it'll feature a lineup of sensational stars to make your yuletide gay. The timeframe given includes the film screening of 'Meet Me in St Louis', followed by the show by the Huxleys. Do Note - screen content may contain some nudity, mild coarse language and flashing or strobe light effects, and live Auslan translation available. About the Free Festive Workshops at the Atrium - though free, you must book. Make a festive wreath from native foliage (Fri 29 Nov 6pm); your own macrame Christmas tree (Fri 6 Dec 6pm); create a gingerbread house ornaments (Fri 13 Dec 6pm) from Polymer Clay; and fashion fancy festive jewellery and accessories (Fri 20 Dec 5pm) from polymer clay.

New Year's Eve Tue 31 Dec 2024 from 7pm to late

Beat the NYE crowds and book a special NYE dining and drinks package – or enjoy the program of free DJ entertainment in the Main Square. See here for details , including the DJ Main Stage Program. Three of Melbourne's finest DJs will be spinning an eclectic mix of beats from around the world. Follow the same link for NYE drinks and dining packages, and save yourself slaving over the kitchen on the night and bring in the new year, stress-free.



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