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Must-See Christmas Shows and Performances in Melbourne 2024
This holiday season, Melbourne has a lineup of must-see Christmas shows for all ages. From the enchanting ballet The Nutcracker to the heartwarming A Christmas Carol and festive concerts like Home Alone in Concert, there’s no shortage of holiday magic. Find the best events in our guide and plan your outings to celebrate the season in style!
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The Nutcracker
This Christmas, journey to the Land of Sweets and create unforgettable memories with The Nutcracker. Experience ballet’s most iconic story in a captivating new production at Hamer Hall, featuring stunning sets, props, and costumes. World-class dancers from around the globe bring this timeless tale to life, with breathtaking snowflakes and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy.
Date: 18 – 20 December 2024
Times: 18 Dec – 7 pm, 19 Dec 3.30 pm & 7 pm, 20 Dec 2 pm & 7 pm
Location: Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC
Price: $59.90 – $149.90
Bubble Show for Christmas
Join Santa’s official bubble builder, Dr. Bubble, as he accidentally brings Milkshake the Bubble Clown to life, causing bubble mayhem in this fun-filled Christmas adventure for the whole family. Enjoy stunning bubble displays by expert artists, with performances suitable for ages 3–12. Relaxed performances will be held on 23 December at 1.30 pm and 24 December at 11 am. All proceeds from ticket sales will support local food relief initiatives by OzHarvest, The Big Umbrella, and West Melbourne Baptist Church.
Date: 23 & 24 December 2024
Time: 11 am – 12 pm & 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Location: The Capitol, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $5
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Christmas Cinema
This December, enjoy a selection of Christmas movies at the iconic Capitol Theatre, featuring beloved holiday classics:
- Sat 14 Dec, 1 pm: Home Alone
- Sat 21 Dec, 3 pm: The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Sat 22 Dec, 1 pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
All ticket proceeds will support local food relief initiatives by OzHarvest, The Big Umbrella, and West Melbourne Baptist Church.
Date: 14, 21 & 22 December 2024
Time: 1 pm & 3 pm
Location: The Capitol, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $5
A Christmas Carol
GWB Entertainment is excited to bring back the Old Vic’s acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol for its third season. This Tony Award®-winning adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and directed by Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical), offers an immersive, heartwarming journey of transformation from bitterness to redemption. Featuring 12 festive Christmas carols, it’s a magical experience for audiences aged 8 and above.
Date: 22 November – 29 December 2024
Time: various times
Location: Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Price: $79 – $169.90
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Home Alone in Concert
Experience the beloved comedy classic Home Alone (1990) with live music performed by the MSO, conducted by Nicholas Buc. The charming score, featuring compositions by John Williams, will be accompanied by a choir. Written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus. Home Alone remains the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time and was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Score.
Dates & times:
5 & 6 December 2024, 7.30 pm – 10 pm
7 December 2024, 1 pm – 2.30 pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank
Price: $82 – $148
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