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.
Why should the humans have all of the fun get Santa photos for their family in Brisbane? We know that many of you love getting pet Santa photos in Brisbane at Christmas. We also know that Santa loves Christmas photos with dogs! It has become an annual tradition in some families to get Santa pet … Read more
We think the best family Christmas photos in Sydney include ALL members of the family, and there are plenty of places to go where your beloved family pet can come too. In Sydney, all creatures great and small are welcome – well maybe not all creatures – let us know if you find anywhere to … Read more
Did you know that you can take your pet along to get a Santa family photo? There are lots of venues on the Gold Coast this Christmas where you can take your best friend along and create a lovely festive memory to send to family and friends. Whether you have a dog, cat, guinea pig, … 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 on the Gold Coast calls for markets brimming with enthusiastic energies! The Gold Coast is an amazing venue for Christmas celebrations where you can find dazzling Christmas Markets that are all decked with lights, decor and everything nice. Xmas markets on the Gold Coast give you extensive choices for purchasing Christmas gifts for everyone … Read more
Brisbane is the perfect place to visit this Christmas – stylish shopping, superb eating and drinking and a jam-packed Christmas events programme against a city centre backdrop of glittering festive lights. The city is not the only place to have the best Christmas markets; the suburbs are full of them as well. There is a … Read more
Wondering what is open Christmas Day in Sydney? Wonder no more. Whether it’s shops, chemists, restaurants or cafés, we’ve put together a list of what’s open on Christmas Day across Sydney. What is open on Christmas Day 2024 in Sydney? We all know what it’s like making plans for Christmas. We have our list, we … Read more
Whether you want someone to do the heavy lifting for Christmas lunch or just want to know where you can go to grab a bite without the Christmas fanfare, we’ve searched around to find some of the best restaurants open on Christmas Day on the Gold Coast. How to use this Christmas dining guide: I … Read more