Essendon Christmas Shows 2025

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a beloved Christmas tradition returning to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre. This five-time Tony Award®-winning production features Lachy Hulme as Ebenezer Scrooge. Journey through past, present, and future with dazzling staging and heartfelt...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with 'A (Very) Musical Christmas,' a spectacular concert event. This special performance brings together Australia's premier musical talent on the iconic Her Majesty's Theatre stage in Melbourne. Enjoy a heartwarming evening filled with...

Ballet's most iconic story, The Nutcracker, arrives at the Princess Theatre this Christmas. Journey to the Land of Sweets and indulge in the spirit of Christmas tradition with BIG Live's world-class dancers. Be mesmerized by breathtaking snowflakes, the exquisite Sugar...

Get ready for a hilarious and unconventional holiday celebration with Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas. This popular show brings together comedians Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson for a yuletide event filled with gossip, laughter, and surprise guests. It's a festive,...

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at Melbourne's premier Christmas concert, 'Carols in the Cathedral 2025'. This beloved event transforms the stunning St Paul's Cathedral into a festive wonderland, filled with spectacular fanfares, traditional carols, and moving Christmas...

Immerse your family in the enchantment of 'Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas,' a delightful performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This magical concert features beloved traditional carols, contemporary holiday hits, and classic Christmas melodies, all brought to life by a...

Join the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir for their annual 'Noël! Noël!' celebration, a cherished holiday tradition. This soul-stirring concert weaves together timeless carols, rarely performed festive pieces, and contemporary musical surprises into a magical tapestry. It's more than a...

Experience the magic of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, a beloved Australian tradition held at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This spectacular Christmas Eve event features a star-studded lineup of performers singing festive carols, all while raising vital funds for...

The Australian Ballet presents the enchanting holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Immerse yourself in a magical world of wonder with Tchaikovsky's beloved score, brought to life by Orchestra Victoria. Witness breathtaking choreography and stunning sets that tell the timeless story of...

This festive comedy brings a Greek-Aussie Christmas to life, exploring family secrets and the journey of living authentically. Follow Alex as she navigates bringing her girlfriend home for the holidays, where cultural expectations and unexpected guests create a hilarious and...

Get ready to Step Into Christmas for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! This spectacular concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer. Packed with favorite Christmas classics,...

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with Candlelight Christmas Concerts in Ballarat. These enchanting events transform stunning venues into intimate, candlelit spaces, offering a unique way to experience beloved music. From classical masterpieces to tributes of popular...

Step into a world of festive enchantment with Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics. This unique concert series transforms the historic Ballarat Mining Exchange into a magical wonderland, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Experience beloved Christmas carols and...