A view of the illuminated city skyline at night, with a large Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge.
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Christmas Decorations

Dates

28 Nov - 25 Dec

The city comes alive at Christmas! Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer. Some of our favourites include the giant reindeer in Docklands, the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge and the popular nutcracker soldiers standing guard across the city.

Keep an eye out for giant candy canes and festive koalas. Things really start to sparkle at night with twinkling lights in trees and laneways across the city. 

Large Christmas tree and Christmas decorations in Fed Square.

1. Christmas Square

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Coloured lights illuminate water sprays high in the air on the Yarra River at night.

2. Crown Christmas River Show

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Christmas projections on ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall.

3. ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall Projections

³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall lights up each night from 9-11pm with a festive scene. Will not run Mon 15 Dec.
Christmas projections on Chapter House building.

4. Chapter House Projections

Chapter House lights up each night with an Australian backyard Christmas lunch from 2 Dec, 9-11pm.
Flinders Street Station lit up with Christmas projections.

5. Flinders Street Station

The station gets festive with a colourful nightly projection from 9–11pm. Will not run Mon 15 Dec.
A throne in front of a Christmas tree.

6. City Square

Snap a pic with the Christmas tree. Supported by the Victorian Government through Business Victoria.
Light up Christmas bell decorations over a laneway full of people.

7. Hardware Lane

Light up festive bells decorate the laneway.

8. Atelier Exchange

Colourful lights take over this corner building.

9. ³Ô¹ÏÍø City Baths

See the iconic City Baths lit up like a giant present with bow and ribbon decorations.

10. Queen Vic Market Christmas

The festive singing reindeer make an appearance at the city's iconic market.
Christmas decorations light up above Degraves Street.

11. Degraves Street

See the festive floral decorations glow overhead.

12. Centre Place

The laneway sparkles under festive lights.

13. ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall Decorations

See the bell tree or snap a selfie on Santa's throne as nutcracker soldiers stand guard.
Colourful Christmas lights above AC/DC lane.

14. AC/DC Lane

A river of colourful lights takes over the laneway.
A light up dance floor under glowing Christmas decorations.

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16. Crossley Street

The laneway shines with twinkling lights.

17. Celestial Avenue

See the colourful festooning across the laneway.

18. Bank Place

Festive lights and an overhead Christmas tree sparkle in this laneway.

19. Liverpool Street

Glittery lights shine above the laneway.

20. Market Lane

Sparkling lights hang over the laneway.

21. Queensbridge Candy Canes

Festive candy canes adorn Queens Bridge.
Christmas decorations on Evan Walker Bridge.

22. Evan Walker Bridge

Evan Walker Bridge shines with a giant Christmas star and festive message.

23. Sandridge Bridge

Sandridge Bridge get the festive treatment with a Merry Christmas message and star swirls.

24. Boyd Community Hub

Iconic nutcracker soldiers stand guard outside.
A glowing arch of two reindeer joined by a gold heart with 'Merry Christmas ³Ô¹ÏÍø' text, surrounded by green foliage.

25. Reindeer Arch

The magical reindeer arch adds sparkle to Southbank.

26. Southbank Spillway

Festoon lights decorate the area.

27. Yarra's Edge

Festoon lights and light poles.

28. Northbank Pole Motifs

Star swirls add some festive cheer overhead.

29. Elizabeth Street Pole Decorations

Star swirls add some festive cheer overhead.

30. Christmas Nativity

View the nativity scene at The Atrium at Fed Square.

31. Merry Christmas Letters

Let us spell it out for you with this harbourside favourite.
A large purple Christmas Tree.

32. Docklands Christmas Tree

A giant purple Christmas tree glistens on Harbour Esplanade.

33. Docklands Pillars

Iconic nutcracker soldiers stand guard across Docklands, joined by new elves.

34. Red Bell Christmas Tree

The vibrant red bell tree stands tall outside of ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall.

35. Fitzroy Gardens

Sit on Santa's throne and see the 6m Christmas tree sparkle at Fitzroy Gardens.
Nutcracker decorations in the centre of a street.

36. Lygon Street Nutcrackers

Iconic nutcracker soldiers stand guard across Lygon Street, joined by new elves.

37. Macauley Road Stars

Kensington sparkles under overhead lights.

38. Christmas Beetle Mural

It's not an Aussie Christmas without these critters. See the mural designed by Blender Studios.

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Christmas Event Partners

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12 Days of Christmas
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12 Days of Christmas

Discover an Aussie twist on a favourite carol.

The Great Gummy Bear Escape
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The Great Gummy Bear Escape

Enjoy this free, large-scale festive experience designed for families and friends.

Myer Christmas Windows
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Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas Windows.

Christmas at Crown ³Ô¹ÏÍø
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Christmas at Crown ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Celebrate the festive season with Santa, a giant tree and carousel, plus carol singing.