List of Major Christmas Events in Australia – 2024

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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 NameDateLocationDetails 
Christmas Choirs1 to 24 December 2024Martin Placehttps://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/choirs-in-the-city-martin-place 
The Rocks Christmas Markets30 November – 22 December 2024The Rockshttps://www.therocks.com/whats-on/campaigns/the-rocks-december-markets 
Christmas Concert at Taronga Zoo14 December 2024Taronga Zoohttps://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/events/christmas-concert 
Carols in the Domain21 December 2024The Domain, Sydneyhttps://carolsinthedomain.com/ 
Le Jolly Christmas Night Market13  – 22 December 2024Belmore parkhttps://lejollymarket.com.au/ 

🎄 Christmas Events in Melbourne, VIC

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Christmas Square29 November– 25 December 2024Federation Squarehttps://fedsquare.com/events/festive-season-at-fed-square 
Melbourne’s Christmas Windows17 November 2024 – 5th January 2024Bourke Street Mallhttps://www.myer.com.au/mychristmas/christmas-windows.html 
Crown Christmas River Show29 November – 25 December 2024Southbank Promenade, Outside Crownhttps://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/crown-christmas-river-show 
Christmas Carnival6 – 24 December 2024Alexandra Gardens https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/christmas-carnival 
Carols by Candlelight24 December 2024Sidney Myer Music Bowlhttps://carols.visionaustralia.org/ 

🎄Christmas Events in Brisbane, QLD

Event NameDateLocationDetails 
City Hall Lights6 – 24 December 2024Brisbane Cityhttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/family-friendly/city-hall-lights-2024 
South Bank Nightly Christmas Parade14 – 22 December 2024Brisbane Cityhttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/live-performances/nightly-christmas-parade-2024 
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols7 December 2024Riverstage, Brisbanehttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/lord-mayors-christmas-carols 
Brisbane City Christmas Tree29 November 2024 – 5 January 2025King George Squarehttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/brisbane-city-christmas-tree-2024 
Christmas Tiny Doors1 – 24 December 2024Brisbane Cityhttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/arts-and-culture/christmas-tiny-doors-2024 
Christmas Open Air Cinema14 – 22 December 2024South Bank Cultural Forecourthttps://visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/the-city/festivals-and-celebrations/christmas-open-air-cinema 

🎄 Christmas Events in Adelaide, SA

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Christmas Pageant2 November 2024Adelaide Cityhttps://christmaspageant.com.au/ 
Carols by Candlelight14 December 2024Elder Park, Adelaidehttps://adelaidecarols.com.au/event/ 
Adelaide Christmas Village13 – 14 December 2024Victoria Squarehttps://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/adelady-christmas-village-2/ 
12 Days of Christmas in Rundle Mall13 – 24 December 2024Rundle Mallhttps://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/12-days-of-christmas-in-rundle-mall/ 
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025168 Melbourne Streethttps://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-street-christmas-gnome-trail/ 

🎄 Christmas Events in Perth, WA

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Carols by Candlelight14 December 2024Yagan Squarehttps://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/carols-on-country-by-candlelight/2290/ 
Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail22 November 2024 – 1 January 2025Perth Cityhttps://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/rio-tinto-christmas-lights-trail/55/ 
Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair6 December 2024 – 9 January 2025The Esplanadehttps://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/elizabeth-quay-fun-fair/61/ 
Joondalup Christmas Markets29 November 2024 – 13 December 2024Boas Avenue, Central WalkJoondaluphttps://www.destinationperth.com.au/event/joondalup-christmas-markets/2291/ 
Optus Stadium Christmas Festival 2024
8 & 22 December 2024Optus Stadium https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/christmas-festival 

🎄 Christmas Events in Hobart, TAS

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Christmas Pageant23 November 2024Hobarthttps://www.hobartcity.com.au/Council/News-publications-and-announcements/Hobart-News/Pageant-Gallery 
Community Christmas CarolsDecember 2024Hobarthttps://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Christmas/Community-Christmas-Carols 
Christmas Window Displays of Hobart23 November – 15 December 2024Hobarthttps://hellohobart.com.au/campaign/christmas-window-display-competition/ 
Hobart Christmas Markets21 December 2024Salamanca Markethttps://www.salamancamarket.com.au/Home 

🎄 Christmas Events in Canberra, ACT

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Carols in Town Park15 December 2024Tuggeranong Town Parkhttps://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/64f57c79d5971bb45a145816/carols-in-town-park 
Christmas Lights Display14 November 2024 – 6 January 2025City Walk, City Centrehttps://festivefinds.inthecity.com.au/ 
Haig Park Village Markets1,8,15, 22 December 2024Haig Park, Braddonhttps://festivefinds.inthecity.com.au/event/2024/12/haig-park-village-markets 
The Nutcracker13 December 2024Canberra Theatre Centrehttps://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/66c81a250979d3be0a9c1675/the-nutcracker 

🎄 Christmas Events in Darwin, NT

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Darwin Christmas Pageant16 November 2024Darwin Cityhttps://www.averydarwinchristmas.com.au/an-unforgettable-christmas-pageant/ 
Carols by Candlelight1 December 2024Darwin Cityhttps://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/explore/whats-on/city-of-darwin-carols-by-candlelight-0 
The Green Ant Christmas Craft Fair 202423 – 24 NovemberDarwin Showgroundshttps://studynt.nt.gov.au/events/christmas-craft-fair-2024 
Christmas on the Waterfront30 November – 22 December 2024Darwin Waterfront Precincthttps://www.waterfront.nt.gov.au/christmas-at-the-waterfront 
Santa’s Fun on Wheel and Carols by the Sea 16 December 2024Nightcliff Foreshorehttps://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-11/City%20of%20Darwin%20Christmas%20Program%202023.pdf 

🎄 Christmas Events in Gold Coast, QLD

Event NameDateLocationDetails
Gold Coast Christmas CarolsDecember 2024Gold Coasthttps://experiencegoldcoast.com/blog/christmas-markets-carols-and-festive-fun 
Movie World White Christmas7 -21 December 2024Oxenfordhttps://whitechristmas.com.au/ 
Christmas in Paradise01 December – 31 December 2024Surfers Paradisehttps://www.paradisecentre.net.au/events/christmas-in-paradise 
Christmas Markets GC20 – 22 December 2024Broadwater Parklands, Marine Pde, Southporthttps://www.facebook.com/events/908318774593675 
Movies Under the StarsUntil 1 March 2025The Esplanade, Paradise Pointhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/movies-under-the-stars-1057609 

So these are just some of the major Christmas events happening across Australia in 2024. 

Please check the links for each events for more details.

Check our ultimate guide on Christmas season in Australia here.