Last updated: November 22, 2024
Everything you need for a festive season in Northcote is in our guide. Discover all the top events and activities. Whether Northcote is your home or your holiday destination, our guide brings you the top festive events.
One highlight during the holiday season is the Carols by Candlelight event, where community members gather for an evening of music under the stars, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Another notable event is Christmas in the City, featuring stunning decorations and a bustling market vibe that showcases local talents and specialties. And don't forget Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland, where families can explore a magical display of lights and festive attractions. Check out the rest of the page for more details on these events and more.
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Northcote Holiday Light Displays
Christmas in the City
- What to Expect
- Giant digital Christmas tree at Federation Square.
- Description
- Melbourne transforms into a vibrant Christmas celebration with a giant 17.5m digital Christmas tree at Federation Square, light projections across iconic landmarks, and the famous Myer windows featuring incredible decorations.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Christmas in the City
Federation Square Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- Enormous LED Christmas tree with nightly sound and light show.
- Description
- The 17.5 metre LED Christmas tree at Federation Square is a striking centrepiece, lighting up each evening and featuring a nightly on-the-hour sound and light show.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Federation Square Christmas Tree
Northcote Holiday Markets and Shopping
Queen Victoria Market’s Christmas Night Market
- What to Expect
- Multicultural festivities and traditional food.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas at Queen Victoria Market with vibrant cultural events, festive food, and live performances.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Queen Victoria Market’s Christmas Night Market
Northcote Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Carols by Candlelight
- What to Expect
- Iconic Christmas caroling event with live performances and fundraising for Vision Australia.
- Description
- Join us on Christmas Eve at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl for an unforgettable night of caroling and entertainment, supporting kids who are blind or have low vision.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Carols by Candlelight
Love Actually? The Musical Parody
- What to Expect
- Off-Broadway sendup of iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie.
- Description
- This hilarious musical parody of Love Actually will make its Melbourne debut at the Athenaeum Theatre. It follows nine quirky couples searching for love across the pond, featuring awkward meet cutes and over-the-top grand gestures.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Love Actually? The Musical Parody
A Christmas Carol
- What to Expect
- Immersive experience with music and merriment.
- Description
- A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale of redemption, featuring Erik Thomson as Ebenezer Scrooge, Alison Whyte as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Tim Wright as Bob Cratchit. The production, directed by Matthew Warchus, brings Charles Dickens' classic to life with music and merriment.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : A Christmas Carol
Northcote Other Holiday Activities
Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Immersive Christmas experience with various interactive activities.
- Description
- Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is an immersive, walk-through experience where every moment of Christmas has been beautifully brought to life. Every jingle, every bell, and every HO HO HO will create the most wonderful memory, reminding visitors of why the magic of Christmas is still the most prolific of all Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland features a giant inflatable ball pit, Santa photos, Elf's Workshop, Mrs Claus' Bakery, Rudolph's Barnyard, Christmas Craft Village, Roving Characters, North Pole Post Office, Santa Land, Roller Skating, Meet The Grinch, Refreshments, Jumping Castles, Christmas Carnival Games, and Children's Rides.
- Where
- Caulfield | More Info : Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland
Melbourne Myer Christmas Windows
- What to Expect
- Iconic Art Deco interior with large-scale murals.
- Description
- The Myer Christmas Windows in Melbourne have been a cherished Australian tradition for generations, featuring stunning displays and festive activities.
- Where
- Melbourne | More Info : Melbourne Myer Christmas Windows