List of Major Christmas Events in Australia – 2025
It is that time of the year again when we feel the Christmas is just around the corner and yes it is indeed.
(Where did this year went!!) Ahem Ahem…
Since it is Christmas time and you are looking some fun events happening around your city in Australia, so we have sorted you with list of major Christmas events in Australia this year.
Shall we start?
Here you go…
🎄 Christmas Events in Sydney, NSW
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Christmas Choirs | 1 to 24 December 6pm – 8pm | Martin Place | https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/choirs-in-the-city-martin-place |
| The Rocks Christmas Markets | 05 December – 21 December | The Rocks | https://www.therocks.com/whats-on/campaigns/the-rocks-december-markets |
| Christmas at the Cathedral | 17 December – 25 December | Saint Mary’s Cathedral | https://christmasatthecathedral.org.au/ |
| Christmas Concert at Taronga Zoo | 13 December | Taronga Zoo | https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/events/christmas-concert |
| Carols in the Domain | 20 December | The Domain, Sydney | https://carolsinthedomain.com/ |
| Le Jolly Christmas Night Market | 11 December – 21 December | Belmore park | https://lejollymarket.com.au/ |
Check more events in Sydney here
🎄 Christmas Events in Melbourne, VIC
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Christmas Square | 29 November– 31 December | Federation Square | https://fedsquare.com/events/festive-season-at-fed-square |
| Melbourne’s Christmas Windows | 08 November – 11 January | Bourke Street Mall | https://www.myer.com.au/mychristmas/christmas-windows.html |
| Crown Christmas River Show | 28 November – 25 December (9pm – 11pm) | Southbank Promenade, Outside Crown | https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/crown-christmas-river-show |
| Melbourne Town Hall Projections | 30 November – 25 December (9pm – 11pm) | Melbourne Town Hall | https://architectureau.com/calendar/public-event/the-nights-before-christmas/ |
| Carols by Candlelight | 24 December | Sidney Myer Music Bowl | https://carols.visionaustralia.org/ |
Check more events in Melbourne here
🎄Christmas Events in Brisbane, QLD
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| City Hall Lights | 5 – 24 December | Brisbane City | https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/city-hall-lights-2025 |
| Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols | 6 December | Riverstage, Brisbane | https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/lord-mayors-christmas-carols-2025 |
| Brisbane City Christmas Tree | 29 November – 5 January | King George Square | https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/brisbane-city-christmas-tree-2024 |
| Christmas Tiny Doors | 1 – 24 December | Brisbane City | https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/christmas-tiny-doors-2025 |
| Starz Christmas Spectacular | 15 – 24 December | Queen Street Mall | https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/starz-christmas-spectacular-qsm-2025 |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Adelaide, SA
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Music At The Tree | 18 December – 24 December | Victoria Square | https://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/music-at-the-tree-2/ |
| Christmas Pageant | 8 November | Adelaide City | https://christmaspageant.com.au/ |
| Carols by Candlelight | 13 December | Elder Park, Adelaide | https://adelaidecarols.com.au/event/ |
| Adelady Christmas Village | 12 – 13 December | Victoria Square | https://adelady.com.au/adelady-christmas-village-2025/ |
| 12 Days of Christmas in Rundle Mall | 13 – 24 December | Rundle Mall | https://www.rundlemall.com/whats-on/events/12-days-of-christmas |
| Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail | 28 November – 4 January | 168 Melbourne Street | https://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-street-christmas-gnome-trail |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Perth, WA
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Carols in the Park | 13 December | Claremont Park | https://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/carols-in-the-park/4449/ |
| Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail | 28 November – 28 December | Perth City | https://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/rio-tinto-christmas-lights-trail/55/ |
| Christmas in the Square | 28 November – 24 December | Yagan Square | https://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/christmas-in-the-square/4497/ |
| Joondalup Christmas Markets | 28 November – 19 December | Boas Avenue, Central Walk Joondalup | https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/whats-on/events-calendar/christmas-twilight-markets |
| Optus Stadium Christmas Festival | 20 – 21 December | Optus Stadium | https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/christmas-festival |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Hobart, TAS
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant | 22 November | Hobart | https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Things-To-Do/Christmas/Myer-City-of-Hobart-Christmas-Pageant |
| Community Christmas Carols | 6 – 20 December | Hobart | https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Things-To-Do/Christmas/Christmas-carols |
| Christmas in the City | December | Hobart | https://hellohobart.com.au/campaign/christmas-in-the-city/ |
| Christmas Markets | December | Salamanca Market | https://www.salamancamarket.com.au/Home |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Canberra, ACT
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Carols in Town Park | 14 December | Tuggeranong Town Park | https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/64f57c79d5971bb45a145816/carols-in-town-park |
| Christmas in the city | Until 24 December | City Centre | https://www.inthecity.com.au/ |
| Haig Park Village Markets | 7, 14, 21 December | Haig Park, Braddon | https://haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au/ |
| Christmas Markets | December | Various | https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2025/november/your-guide-to-canberras-christmas-markets |
| Tour: Christmas at ACT Historic Places | 22 November – 14 December | Various | https://www.historicplaces.com.au/events/tours-christmas-at-act-historic-places |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Darwin, NT
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Darwin Christmas Pageant | 15 November | Darwin City | https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/community/things-to-do/community-celebrations/christmas-in-darwin-2025/darwin-christmas-pageant |
| Carols by Candlelight | 7 December | Darwin City | https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/events/city-darwin-carols-candlelight-1 |
| Christmas Light Trail | 29 November – 4 January | Darwin City | https://www.waterfront.nt.gov.au/christmas-light-trail |
| Santa’s Village | Until Mid December | Darwin City | https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/explore/whats-on/santas-village-0 |
| Casuarina Christmas Pool Party | 13 December | Richardson Ward | https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/explore/whats-on/casuarina-christmas-pool-party-richardson-ward |
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🎄 Christmas Events in Gold Coast, QLD
| Event Name | Date | Location | Details |
| Gold Coast Christmas Carols | December | Various | https://experiencegoldcoast.com/blog/christmas-markets-carols-and-festive-fun |
| Movie World White Christmas | 11 -23 December | Oxenford | https://whitechristmas.com.au/ |
| Christmas Flicks & Fireworks | 12 December – 13 December | Surfers Paradise Beach, | https://www.whatsongoldcoast.au/All-events/Christmas-Flicks-and-Fireworks |
| Movies Under the Stars | Until 10 January | Various | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/movies-under-the-stars-1057609 |
Check more events in Gold Coast here
So these are just some of the major Christmas events happening across Australia in 2025.
Please check the links for each events for more details.
Check our ultimate guide on Christmas season in Australia here.
