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Melbourne’s best Christmas trees in 2025 are lighting up the city with impressive displays across the CBD, Docklands and key suburban locations. As part of the annual City of Melbourne Christmas Festival, major landmarks have been transformed with large-scale installations, festive lighting and unique tree designs. From the 17.5-metre tree at Christmas Square to waterfront […]
Christmas in Melbourne 2025 is set to sparkle brighter than ever, with the City of Melbourne Christmas Festival transforming streets, laneways, and landmarks into a festive wonderland. More than 650 decorations will deck the city, including a stunning new 60-metre overhead light display in Bourke Street Mall featuring 25,000 lights. From dazzling Christmas projections to […]
Looking for Santa photos in Melbourne this Christmas? Whether it’s a family tradition or your first festive photo with Santa, Melbourne offers plenty of options. From shopping centres to heritage locations and inclusive sessions, here’s your guide to the best Santa photo experiences in Melbourne 2025 — including pet-friendly Santa sessions, Sensitive Santa sessions, and […]
The Myer Christmas Windows 2025 are back, celebrating 70 years of Christmas magic in Melbourne with a spectacular new theme — LEGO® Christmas Story. This year’s theme, brings a creative twist to the windows, telling the story of a child’s Christmas letter as it travels from Melbourne to Santa’s North Pole workshop. Advertisement RELATED: Christmas […]
Taking a festive photo with Santa is a much-loved Christmas tradition for families across Melbourne. But with the cost of professional photos rising, many parents are searching for where to get FREE Santa photos in Melbourne 2025. To help you make the most of the holiday season, we have rounded up the best places offering […]
Melbourne’s festive season officially kicks off on Friday, 28 November 2025, with a spectacular line-up of free Christmas events for families and friends to enjoy. In this guide, we have rounded up the best free Christmas activities and celebrations in Melbourne 2025 — perfect for creating magical holiday memories while keeping your Christmas budget in […]
Joanna Murray-Smith’s new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley has arrived at Melbourne’s Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life with intensity and a sharp modern sensibility. Presented by the Sydney Theatre Company, the production runs at the Playhouse until 23 November 2025, following its acclaimed world premiere in […]
The legendary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon, HAIR: The Musical, has returned to Melbourne with a bold new production of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning classic. Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 25 October to 30 November 2025, this limited-season revival reimagines one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicals in theatre history. Advertisement RELATED: Where to […]
Melbourne Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Dying: A Memoir, a powerful new stage adaptation by Australian writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law. Based on Cory Taylor’s critically acclaimed 2016 memoir (Dying: A Memoir), this one-woman production explores life, death, and the space in between with honesty, humour, and warmth. Starring the renowned Genevieve Morris […]
Looking to get into the festive spirit this December? Melbourne is set to come alive with Christmas carols in 2025, from large-scale concerts and twilight sing-alongs to family-friendly celebrations in local parks and gardens. Whether you are planning a fun night out with the kids or a relaxed evening under the stars, this guide highlights […]
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 […]
Looking for the perfect teacher gifts in Melbourne? Whether it’s for the end of the school year, Christmas, or World Teachers’ Day, showing appreciation with a gift can make all the difference. From gourmet hampers to personalised keepsakes, flowers, books, luxury teas, and experience vouchers, here’s a curated list of locally sourced teacher gifts that […]