Looking for Christmas events in Australia? You have come to the right place. Our city guides bring together Christmas carols, dazzling light displays, Santa photos, festive markets, Christmas Day dining and family activities happening around the country.
Choose your city below and start planning. We have done the searching so you can spend less time opening tabs and more time getting into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas 2026 event details are being added as organisers confirm their plans. We update our guides throughout the festive season, but dates and details can change, so please check the official event link before pulling on the Santa hat and heading out.
Is it too early to start planning the office Christmas party or the Christmas party for family and friends? The answer is always no! You can never be too early to get in and get organised, especially if you want to book on of the best Christmas party venues in Melbourne. Venues get booked pretty … Read more
The big problem with Christmas parties is that they fall right smack in the middle of the busiest time of the year. Because of that, planning a Christmas party takes a lot of work. If you have not already, you need to start planning right now! You will need to get in early if you … Read more
Need a party venue this Christmas? We’ve combed through hundreds of Sydney party venues to find you the best options to celebrate with family, friends or colleagues. The dedicated Christmas in Australia team do the research so that our Sydney readers know exactly what to expect from their chosen party venue. Our professional party planning … Read more
A good Christmas party demands careful planning, so make sure you start doing your homework early. It can be hard to know where to start. Luckily we have done some of the hard work for you by telling you about some of the best Christmas party venues in Adelaide. Like anything, you need to have … Read more
Know how to get the best family Christmas photos? Take along your cat, dog, or other favourite pet and create the cutest pet Santa photos in Melbourne ever! There are more and more venues offering pet Christmas photos in Melbourne now. You will need to check ahead on the website as you will most likely … Read more
Whatever your fury, scaly, feathered friend is, Santa would love to have a photo with you and your family. There are lots of organisations and venues offering pet Santa photos for Christmas in Adelaide this year. It is a good idea to check websites listed below for Santa photos in Adelaide booking details as they … Read more
There is nothing quite like Christmas in Brisbane. The balmy nights and the winding river make the perfect backdrop to some amazing Christmas traditions. Each year there are a range of Christmas events across the Brisbane CBD and South Bank. King George Square, in the centre of Brisbane city, is a great place to start … Read more
Christmas is right around the corner, which means shopping centres all over Brisbane have opportunities for families to get a photo with the main man himself. We are so lucky to have such a great variety of opportunities to get our Santa photos in Brisbane. There are even options of getting free photos with Santa … Read more
As Christmas gets closer, it’s time to think about getting the annual Santa photos done with the kids. There are so many options of getting the best Santa photos in Sydney. You can find Santa at your local shopping centre, Christmas Carol even and some surprising places like the pet store! You can even get … Read more
Thankfully, despite being busy sorting out everyone’s presents and all, Santa always makes time for a few pit stops just before Christmas on the Gold Coast. It’s time to pull out the glad rags, brush the hair, polish the shoes and get ready for your Santa photos on the Gold Coast. It’s usually best to … Read more