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.
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
So, you are thinking about sussing options on where to get your Santa photos in Melbourne? There are a few things to think about before heading out. Each venue has something different to offer. There are free Santa photos, package deals, pet Santa photos, indoor or outdoor Santa photos, the list goes on. Doing a … 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