Welcome to our What’s On Melbourne page for kids, teens and adults! Event information is supplied by organisers and may change at any time. We recommend checking the official event page provided via our More info link before attending. Have fun exploring Melbourne!
In partnership with the LEGO group, Creative and Technical Director John Kerr, in his 32nd year with the project, brings his artistic vision to life this year with A Playful LEGO® Christmas Story.
Follow the story of five tiny gummy bears as they journey through glowing gardens, swirling candy portals, towering castles and sparkling fountains.
Melbourne’s world-class foodie playground, Grazeland, has an exciting line-up of festive events on the horizon, and I wanted to reach out as I believe they’d be a fantastic fit for your Things To Do section.
Right next to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Boxing Day Test Summer Fest is an off-field playground packed with entertainment, activities and the unbeatable vibe of the Ashes.
This Christmas Eve, Sidney Myer Music Bowl will light up for another magical evening of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by AAMI.
Santa's official bubble builder Dr Bubble works alone in his bubble laboratory as Christmas draws near. Wanting a friend, he accidentally brings to life Milkshake the Bubble Clown and all bubble mayhem breaks loose!
Love is all around this Christmas when Love Actually in Concert returns to Australia.
Join the MSO for a magical performance perfect for the whole family featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning, this Christmas!
Over four nights, we screen wholesome Christmas family favourites followed by grown-up cult classics – helping you decide which side of Santa’s list you’re really on.
The Greatest Christmas Show is Australia’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night.
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing – perfect for all ages!
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing - perfect for all ages!
Enjoy delicious bratwurst with sauerkraut, bretzels, hot waffles, gingerbread and other delicious German sweets as well as authentic German beer, gluehwein and children's punch. Browse through the pretty market stalls and find a selection of handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and other treasures.
Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics.
Join us December 6 & 7 at the MCEC for a weekend bursting with festive fun, fandom cheer, and maybe even a cosplay Kris Kringle or two.
The Off-Broadway sendup of the iconic rom-com Christmas movie Love Actually, will make its Sydney debut live on stage this festive season. Whether you love it or love to hate it, you will actually love this show!
Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season.
The popular annual Christmas-themed queer cabaret returns, curated by Melbourne’s most glittery and gilded performance artists, The Huxleys.
Pasko sa Melbourne is a vibrant celebration that brings the magic of a Filipino Christmas to the heart of the city. It’s a festive, family-friendly event filled with colour, culture, and community spirit – offering something truly special for both locals and visitors alike.
Build a heart. Share the joy. Join the Build to Give campaign at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne! Every LEGO® heart you build helps gift the joy of play to children who need it most this holiday season.
The spectacular river show returns to the Birrarung – Yarra River this Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas in the city, with an evening of free family-friendly fun and entertainment, and the first lighting of the spectacular 17.5m Christmas Tree.
Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree at Fed Square. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, a candy cane wonderland, and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
The city comes alive at Christmas! Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer.
Stamp your way to a city prize! Visit the information desk during opening hours at each location below to pick up your Christmas map and collect a stamp.
This five-time Tony Award®-winning production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited 5-week season from 27 November.
Follow the festive fun at Santaland, where your little ones can climb aboard the Santaland Express for a twinkling train trip to the North Pole. Or book in to capture a magical family memory with Santa himself. Baby's First Christmas, Sensory Santa and Santa Paws are also available.
Celebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall, this spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics, traditional anthems, Broadway hits and more, performed by a glittering lineup of star performers, including Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman.
On Christmas Eve, Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl lights up as families and friends gather to celebrate the festive season with performances of their favourite Christmas carols.
Santa's official bubble builder Dr Bubble works alone in his bubble laboratory as Christmas draws near. Wanting a friend, he accidentally brings to life Milkshake the Bubble Clown and all bubble mayhem breaks loose!
Experience the ultimate romantic comedy with a live orchestra.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories these Christmas holidays!
