The City of Melbourne really does put on the best Christmas lights in the city! This festive season take the time to visit these must-see Christmas lights and decorations in Melbourne CBD and Docklands. 

Admire beautifully decorated trees from Bourke Street Mall to Chinatown to Queensbridge, snap a photo under bright twinkling lights and see amazing projections and Insta-worthy installations. 

When is Christmas 2024?

Christmas Day is Wednesday 25 December 2024.

Melbourne Christmas Projections, Lights and Decorations

1. Christmas Square

Federation Square is transformed into Christmas Square, the heart of Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations. 

Take a selfie with the giant 16-metre-tall LED Christmas tree that lights up the night with a joyous festive glow through hundreds of neon lights. 

You’ll also be able to spot other festive decorations, including glittering baubles, Santa’s workshop and more!

Christmas Square, Federation Square, Melbourne
Fri 29 Nov – Wed 25 Dec 2025, 8 am – 11.30 pm

2. Melbourne Town Hall

Come over to the and watch Melbourne Town Hall’s iconic Christmas projections! See four beautiful, colourful treatments light up the building’s facade – spot the native floral wreaths, a koala climbing a candy cane, and singing reindeer and penguins!

Visit the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Melbourne Town Hall to see the singing penguins from 2 Dec!

Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne 3000
Fri 29 Nov – Wed 25 Dec 2024, All day

3. State Library Victoria Christmas Projections

Let it glow! Watch stunning projections take over State Library Victoria from the Swanston Street forecourt.

The dazzling display lighting up the library’s iconic facade features a range of colourful themes, celebrating everything we love about the holiday season in Australia – enjoying summer and coming together with our nearest and dearest.

State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St Melbourne
Fri 29 Nov – Wed 25 Dec 2024, 9pm – 11pm

4. Unmissable decorations in Docklands, Harbour Esplanade, New Quay Promenade, and Victoria Harbour Promenade 

Go decoration-spotting and hunting for Christmas lights in Melbourne at the Docklands. In fact, why not take your Christmas photos here too!

The gorgeous golden reindeer returns to Victoria Harbour (near Merchant Street) from 29 November in all its sparkling glory. Venture further and find more unmissable decorations in Docklands. Spot the iconic ‘Merry Christmas’ letters across Harbour Esplanade. Plus traditional crackers along New Quay Promenade and Victoria Harbour Promenade. You can also see giant present boxes scattered throughout the entire precinct. 

5. Degraves Street, Centre Place, Manchester Lane, Hardware Lane, Meyers Place 

Melbourne is famous for its laneways and some of the city’s most iconic lanes are aglow with twinkling Christmas decorations. 

See the lights at Degraves Street, Centre Place and Manchester Lane, dine alfresco under Hardware Lane’s glittering bells and snap a photo under the boughs of green in Meyers Place. 

6. Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank

This footbridge is a spot that always offers the most breathtaking views, and for Christmas, it hosts a spectacular star-studded installation that will bathe the area in a whole new light.

7. Crown Christmas River Show, Yarra River

A spectacular river show is coming to the Birrarung – Yarra River this Christmas!

Head to Southbank (near Evan Walker Bridge) to catch this dazzling Christmas show featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows will run every 15 minutes each night from 9pm.

Crown Christmas River Show, Yarra River, Between Princes Bridge and Evan Walker Bridge Southbank
Fri 29 Nov – Wed 25 Dec 2024, 9pm – 11pm

8. Visit the iconic 333 Collins Street tree

Check out the iconic and chicest foyers in the city at 333 Collins Street where you’ll find a Christmas tree beautifully decorated to look like it came out of your favourite Christmas movie!

9. Walkthrough a white Christmas wonderland

Find unique gifts, ornaments, decorations and even Disney themed items sourced from around the world at Ambience for the holiday season this year.

This Christmas wonderland is not one to miss especially if you’re looking for the most exquisite Christmas decorations or gifts this year.

10. Bourke Street Mall

If you’re headed to the Myer Christmas Windows, take a moment to marvel at giant candy canes and cute koalas. Inspired by the Aussie festive season, these Christmas decorations are simply too cute to not snap a pic.

11. Christmas Carnival

See stunning lights as you enjoy festive thrills on the banks of the Birrarung at the Christmas Carnival! 

Ride the Ferris wheel, drive the dodgems, or get the best view of the city lights as you spin 35-metres in the air on top of the Sky Flyer! There will also be lots of carnival games and classic carnival food to complete your Christmas Carnival experience.

The best part about the carnival is that entry is free! Note that tickets for the rides can be purchased at the on-site ticket box.

Christmas Carnival, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, Victoria 
Fri 6 Dec – Tue 24 Dec 2024, 2pm – 10.30pm

12. Flinders Street Christmas Projections

See your city block shine this holiday season with stunning projections taking over five buildings on Flinders Street opposite Fed Square. The dazzling display features six colourful themes, including Christmas candy, festive decorations, winter wonderland, native flora and more, lighting up the facade.

Afterwards, why not also visit Christmas Square to see the giant tree illuminated during a stunning light show!

Flinders Street Christmas Projections, Flinders Street, Opposite Fed Square, Flinders St, Melbourne

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