
If you can hear the voices of Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé in the distance, it’s because Christmas is just around the corner. And there’s so many holly, jolly activities and decorations coming to the city as part of Melbourne’s beloved Christmas Festival. This year, the City of Melbourne invites you to ‘Feel the Christmas Feeling’ at every corner of the city. Get ready for the return of the spectacular water show on the Yarra, new experience at Marvel Stadium, a joyful bubble show and much, much more. Most of these events are free to experience, and the Melbourne Christmas Festival will return from Friday November 29.

What’s new at the Christmas Festival?
The festival will kick off this year with the ceremonial lighting of the 17.5 metre Christmas Tree at Christmas Square, or Fed Square, on Friday November 29. Throughout the season, you can look forward to nightly sound and light shows, entertainment and interactive elements. Koorie Krismas will also return to Fed Square, offering a First Nations style celebration, packed with markets, workshops and more.
Head to the Yarra and gaze at the Crown Christmas River Show. See water fountains, lasers, lights and projections set to a soundtrack of festive favourites every night.

Wander over to the Nth Pole at Marvel Stadium. In Stadium Square, you’ll find a cheerful space filled with a 360-degree cinema, plenty of decorations, Santa photography and even Christmas trees dedicated to all 18 AFL clubs.
The Capitol Theatre will transform into a Christmas Cinema and screen all of your favourite holiday films throughout the period.
The Christmas Carnival will also return to the banks of the Yarra, bringing plenty of thrills and treats.

For more family fun, check out the Christmas bubble show. See expert bubble artists create stunning and festive displays.
Keep an eye out for Santa, roaming around popular locations like Fed Square and Melbourne Town Hall. Of course, you’ll find plenty of festive decorations around the city, including the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge and the giant reindeer in Docklands.
All of the attractions this year are free, except for the Christmas Cinema and Christmas Bubble Show. Proceeds for those events will go to the local food relief initiatives.
For more information about the Melbourne Christmas Festival, click here.