Christmas starts only in the city

Christmas map

Your guide to all things merry in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this Christmas.

Download a copy of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Christmas map (PDF 692KB)

From festive laneways to riverside magic, follow the map from ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central to the Crown Christmas River Show and uncover a full day of celebration, shopping and surprise across the city.

While you're visiting, follow the Christmas stamp trail and seek out five hidden Chistmas stamps across the city.

Two children peering though a magnifying telescope in the covered walkway at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central, with a view of city buildings through the large glass windows.

1. ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central

People crossing in front of QV shopping centre on the corner of two busy streets.

2. QV ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Entrance to Curtin House on Swanston Street.

3. Curtin House

Three levels of Emporium ³Ô¹ÏÍø shopping centre, busy with shoppers

4. Emporium ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Rainbow-coloured design on The Strand ³Ô¹ÏÍø shopping centre in Elizabeth Street.

5. The Strand

A family looking at the Myer Christmas Windows showing a tiger mum and her cubs, the city buildings in the street behind them reflected in the glass.

6. Myer Christmas Windows

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Bourke Street Mall at dusk, with a tram and the GPO building in view.

7. Bourke Street Mall

Heritage-listed Royal Arcade undercover shopping arcade with glass roof and arched windows above each store.

8. Royal Arcade

A lavish 19th century shopping arcade featuring an impressive mosaic floor.

9. The Block Arcade

Shopfront of stores at entrance to Collins234, viewed from Collins Street.

10. Collins234

Capitol Cinema with red and orange lighting, seated audience in front of large screen with signage.

11. Christmas Cinema

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Two performers dressed in Christmas costumes, smiling next to a Christmas tree, encased in a giant bubble and surrounded by bubbles, against a blue background.

Bubble Show for Christmas

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See stunning bubble displays in this Christmas adventure that is fun for the whole family.

12. ³Ô¹ÏÍø Town Hall Decorations

See the bell tree or snap a selfie on Santa's throne as nutcracker soldiers stand guard.
People sit on a bench outside the brightly lit windows of the Fendi store in Collins Street.

13. Collins Street

Collins Place concourse with scaffolding-type roof.

14. Collins Place

People dining in outdoor laneway.

15. Flinders Lane

Heritage-listed Nicholas Building on Swanston Street.

16. Nicholas Building

17. Degraves Street

See the festive floral decorations glow overhead.
A giant illuminated Christmas Tree at Federation Square, surrounded by people and view of Flinders St Station and city buildings in the background.

18. Christmas Square

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A large outdoor mosaic sculpture of an abstract face, in front of the entrance to Southgate, with several tall buildings in the background.

19. Southgate

20. AliExpress Christmas Playscape

Visit for daily giveaways.
Kids dancing on a coloured light-up dance floor with Christmas decorations all around.

21. Let's Dance with Shenzhen Airlines

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

22. Crown Christmas River Show

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A family seated at an outdoor table in a grassy park, eating takeaway food from the food van parked behind them, the Skyline Ferris wheel in the background.

23. Skyline ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Smiling vendor selling a range of pastries, dips and spreads at Queen Victoria Market.

24. Queen Victoria Market

More Christmas in the city

Christmas Decorations
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Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

Christmas

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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Iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø shopping spots

Iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø shopping spots

The best shopping centres, strips, laneways and arcades in ³Ô¹ÏÍø for shopping.

The best group catch-up activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best group catch-up activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Need to entertain a group? Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke.

³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most Instagrammable experiences

³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most Instagrammable experiences

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The ultimate guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best Christmas markets

The ultimate guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best Christmas markets

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic markets this Christmas.