Family-Friendly Christmas Shows in Melbourne 2025

Discover the best family-friendly Christmas shows and live performances in Melbourne for 2025. From festive theatre and musicals to interactive experiences for kids, there’s plenty to enjoy across the city. These shows offer a fun and memorable way to spend time with family while embracing the holiday season.

See below for your chance to WIN a Family Pass to see THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at Palais Theatre, Melbourne.

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Top Christmas Shows in Melbourne 2025

The Christmas Spectacular

Celebrate the festive season with The Christmas Spectacular, starring master illusionist Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens. This high-energy production features dazzling circus acts, grand illusions, stunning dance numbers and classic Christmas songs — think Radio City Rockettes meets The Nutcracker with a touch of Las Vegas style.

Prinnie Stevens shines with powerful renditions of All I Want for Christmas Is You and Joy to the World, while Michael Boyd amazes with spectacular illusions and stagecraft. Joining them is aerial artist Aleisha Manion and a cast of world-class dancers.

Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Time: 2 pm & 6:30 pm
Location: The Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Price: from $59

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

This December, experience the beloved holiday classic Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas like never before. Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as they perform James Horner’s heartwarming score live to picture.

Follow little Cindy Lou Who as she helps the Grinch discover the true meaning of Christmas, turning Whoville — and his world — upside down in the process.

Date & Time:
Friday 5 December 2025 – 7:30 pm
Saturday 6 December 2025 – 1 pm & 7:30 pm
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (including interval)
Conductor: Leonard Weiss
Location: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Price: $75.65 – $129

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Arts Centre Melbourne and 3AW present

Christmas Melodies

Celebrate the festive season with Christmas Melodies, a joyful Morning Melodies concert filled with timeless carols and beloved hymns. Enjoy an uplifting performance featuring a big band, choir, and special guest artists who will bring the magic of Christmas to life.

Date: Monday 7 December 2025 Time: 11 am & 1:30 pm
Running time: Approximately 1 hour
Location: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Price: $22 – $35

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Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas

Experience the magic of Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas — a lively and heartwarming concert for the whole family. Enjoy traditional carols, modern holiday favourites, and timeless Christmas classics performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Date & time: Saturday 13 December 2025 – 10:30 am & 12:30 pm (Relaxed Performance), Sunday 14 December 2025 – 10:30 am
Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)
Location: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Price: $28

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The Greatest Christmas Show

The Greatest Christmas Show is Australia’s top family Christmas event, filled with festive magic, music, and dazzling performances. Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, this spectacular production features breathtaking illusions, soaring vocals, dynamic dancers, and a captivating cirque aerial act. With glittering costumes, heartwarming moments, and a special visit from Santa Claus, it’s a celebration that captures the wonder and joy of Christmas for all ages.

Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Time: 7 pm – 8.50 pm
Duration: 110 minutes (including interval)
Location: Theatre, Frankston Arts Centre
Price: $49 – $79.90, Children 24 months and under are free on an adult’s lap

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Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland 2025 returns to Caulfield Racecourse from 28 November to 24 December, transforming the venue into a dazzling festive destination for families. This immersive three-hour experience brings children aged ten and under into a world of holiday magic with themed zones, live entertainment, and beloved Christmas characters. Highlights include Rudolph’s Barnyard, the North Pole Post Office, roller skating, Care Bears Christmas Village, and foam gingerbread house decorating in The Factory. Little ones can enjoy jumping castles, carnival rides, and meet Santa, Mrs Claus, and the Grinch, while live performances bring the festive spirit to life under The Grand Big Top. It’s a full day of music, lights, and hands-on holiday fun for the whole family.

Date: 28 November to 24 December 2025
Location: Caulfield Racecourse
Price: from $42.50

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The Nutcracker

Delight in the magic of Christmas with BIG Live’s iconic production of The Nutcracker, returning after a sell-out 2024 season at Princess Theatre. Journey to the Land of Sweets and enjoy this timeless ballet performed by world-class dancers from around the globe, featuring dazzling Snowflakes, the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, and exquisite costumes and sets.

Date: 11–23 December 2025
Time: Check website for performance times. Approximately 2 hours including a 20-minute interval.
Location: Princess Theatre, 163 Spring Street, Melbourne

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Crown Presents

The Magic of Christmas

Celebrate the joy of the festive season with The Magic of Christmas, a spectacular musical theatre production starring Australian favourites Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, and Bobby Fox.

The show features timeless Christmas classics, breathtaking choreography from a world-class ensemble, and a surprise guest appearance that will delight audiences of all ages. Expect a night filled with music, dance, and festive cheer in one unforgettable performance.

Date: Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 December 2025
Time: 7 pm – 8.15 pm
Location: The Palms at Crown Melbourne
Price: $95

It is recommended that children under six years old do not attend shows held in The Palms.

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Win a Family Pass to see THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR on Saturday 6 December 2025, 6.30 pm at Palais Theatre, Melbourne.

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The giveaway ends at midnight on Sunday 16 November 2025.

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The winner will be notified by email and must claim their prize within 48 hours. Any prizes not claimed within 48 hours may be reallocated to another winner. Open to Australian Residents only. You must be aged 18 years or over to enter. Those who add their details on the above form and press submit by midnight Sunday 16 November 2025, will be entered into the competition. There is one family pass (4 tickets) to see THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR on Saturday 6 December 2025 at 6.30pm at Palais Theatre, Melbourne to be won. The prize is non-transferable. In the event that Kiddiehood postpones or varies the competition prize, Kiddiehood will not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of entering the competition. While Kiddiehood takes care to ensure all information relating to the Competition is correct, it does not warrant the accuracy of all information provided and will not be liable for any inaccuracy or error.

Family-Friendly Christmas Shows in Melbourne 2025

See below for your chance to WIN a Family Pass to see THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at Palais Theatre, Melbourne.

RELATED: Christmas Gingerbread House DIY kits

Top Christmas Shows in Melbourne 2025

The Christmas Spectacular

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

RELATED: Where to Find the Best Christmas Grazing Boxes and Treats Around Melbourne

Christmas Melodies

Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas

RELATED: Explore Melbourne’s Most Magical Christmas Markets in 2025

The Greatest Christmas Show

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland

RELATED: Thoughtful Teacher Gifts Around Melbourne

The Nutcracker

The Magic of Christmas

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