25 november - 25 december 2016 - City of Melbourne - What's On

25 NOVEMBER - 25 DECEMBER 2016

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Published in November 2016 by the City of Melbourne. Information contained in this guide is correct at time of printing but is subject to change where necessary and without notice. Please check the website for updates.

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DECORATIONS MAP 1. PRINCES BRIDGE MERRY CHRISTMAS

17. CHRISTMAS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL

26. LIBRARY AT THE DOCK

25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

9. MELBOURNE TOWN HALL DECORATION & LIGHT PROJECTIONS


Snag a picture-perfect Christmas portrait at the festive Princes Bridge.

30 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER 9PM TO 10.20PM DAILY

In one of the city centre’s most popular libraries, join our experienced librarians for an animated, festive storytelling.

2. FEDERATION SQUARE PROJECTIONS

Enjoy Melbourne Town Hall’s daily transformation, from being gift-wrapped and decorated during the day to splendid light projections in the evening.

Travel through the City Loop and disembark at Melbourne Central station for a feast of Christmas frivolity at this retail paradise.

30 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER 9PM TO 10.20PM DAILY

Witness Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square transform with an immersive lighting display.

3. ARTPLAY STARS 4 TO 25 DECEMBER

Santa would approve of ArtPlay’s Christmas makeover.

10. GINGERBREAD VILLAGE BY EPICURE 1 DECEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

For a gold coin donation, spot your favourite Melbourne location recreated entirely from gingerbread.

11. SWANSTON STREET BAUBLES 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

4. FEDERATION BELLS 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

Robin isn’t laying any eggs around the Federation Bells, but these jingle bells are sure to enchant the whole family with your favourite festive tunes.

Walk from St Paul’s Cathedral down to Victoria Street and Swanston Street under delightful twinkling lights and a line-up of red baubles.

12. MYER CHRISTMAS WINDOWS UNTIL EARLY JANUARY

5. CHRISTMAS SQUARE – PRESENTED BY CITY OF MELBOURNE 26 NOVEMBER TO 24 DECEMBER

Travelling from the North Pole, Santa will be making daily appearances at Christmas Square, along with a giant Christmas tree and evening light show.

Before you shop ’til you drop, enjoy a classic Christmas story at the iconic Myer Christmas windows.

13. JINGLE BELLS ON BOURKE STREET

18. GREEK PRECINCT 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

The elves have taken over Lonsdale Street, decorating one of the city’s busiest streets in festive colours.

19. CHINATOWN 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

Slurp up noodles and eat your way through juicy dumplings - Chinatown’s Little Bourke Street is getting into the spirit of Christmas.

21. QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET CHRISTMAS HUB 1 DECEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

14. NUTCRACKER SOLDIERS

22. MISTLETOE KISSING BRIDGE



Count down the days until Christmas with the illuminated advent calendar.

Find festive Nutcracker Soldiers around the city centre, including Melbourne Town Hall, Southern Cross Station and Christmas Square.

Smooch up a storm on Melbourne’s very own kissing bridge, guaranteed to bring you long and lasting love ... according to our bearded sources.

15. DECK THE SHOPS – COLLINS STREET

23. BOYD COMMUNITY HUB


Wander down Collins Street with shops and shop windows getting into the Christmas spirit.

28. NORTH MELBOURNE PRECINCT 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

Explore the eclectic, vibrant North Melbourne shopping and dining village.

29. KENSINGTON STARS 25 NOVEMBER TO 25 DECEMBER

30. LYGON STREET LIGHT PILLARS


Proudly presented by City of Melbourne and Australia Post. Send a letter all the way to the North Pole via Santa’s Post Box and give a gift to a child in need at the Australia Post Giving Box.

Ride the free City Circle Tram to explore all the decorations.

Santa’s little helpers have been hard at work this year, decorating Melbourne’s oldest laneway and secrets alleys in red and green.

6. CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR



Macaulay Road will be adorned with festive, sparkling Christmas stars leading up to the big day.

Jingle your way down Bourke Street with the Christmas Jingle Bells.

7. SANTA’S MAIL BOX

27. CITY CIRCLE TRAM


20. LANEWAY DECORATIONS

A hub of fresh produce, sparkling festive decorations and unique gifts – it’s no wonder Santa can’t stay away from the Queen Victoria Market.


THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

Christmas-themed story time, festive events and activities for the whole family will run throughout December.

8. BE PRESENT ACTIVATION PRESENTED BY TAC

16. EMPORIUM CHRISTMAS TREE

24 & 25. DOCKLANDS CHRISTMAS CRACKERS




Visit the giant, interactive present this Christmas. Dress up in themed decorations and pose for a photo!

Watch the unveiling of the Emporium Christmas tree on 30 November.

Don’t try to snap these giant Christmas crackers located on the picturesque Victoria Promenade and Yarra’s Edge.


Get a pizza in Melbourne’s famed Italian precinct and see Lygon Street decorated in festive Christmas bon-bons.

MAP KEY 1.

PRINCES BRIDGE MERRY CHRISTMAS

2.

FEDERATION SQUARE PROJECTIONS

3.

ARTPLAY STARS

4.

FEDERATION BELLS

5. CHRISTMAS SQUARE – PRESENTED BY CITY OF MELBOURNE 6. CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR 7.

SANTA’S MAIL BOX

8. BE PRESENT ACTIVATION PRESENTED BY TAC 9. MELBOURNE TOWN HALL DECORATION & LIGHT PROJECTIONS 10. GINGERBREAD VILLAGE BY EPICURE 11.

SWANSTON STREET BAUBLES

12. MYER CHRISTMAS WINDOWS 13. JINGLE BELLS ON BOURKE STREET 14. NUTCRACKER SOLDIERS 15. DECK THE SHOPS – COLLINS STREET 16. EMPORIUM CHRISTMAS TREE 17. CHRISTMAS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL 18. GREEK PRECINCT 19. CHINATOWN 20. LANEWAY DECORATIONS 21. QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET CHRISTMAS HUB 22. MISTLETOE KISSING BRIDGE 23. BOYD COMMUNITY HUB 24. YARRA’S EDGE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 25. DOCKLANDS CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 26. LIBRARY AT THE DOCK 27. CITY CIRCLE TRAM 28. NORTH MELBOURNE PRECINCT 29. KENSINGTON STARS 30. LYGON STREET LIGHT PILLARS