Melbourne Christmas Festival
Fed Square is transformed for the festive season with twinkling decorations and an enormous 17.5-metre LED Christmas tree. Visitors can gather to watch the tree illuminate in the evening and experience a sound and light show celebrating Christmas songs and holiday spirit.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Free.
Hours
8am - 11:30pm; nightly on-the-hour sound and light show.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Central Business District (CBD)
Parking
Parking at Fed Square.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible with lift access available.
Pets
Pets are welcome in outdoor spaces and events when kept on a lead.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use trams within Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone for free travel; journeys beginning or ending outside the zone still require a valid myki.
- If driving, book a Fed Square Car Park space ahead; entrances are on Russell Street Extension and Batman Avenue.
- If you need step-free access, use the lift; the event page lists Christmas Square as wheelchair accessible.
- Plan to arrive in the evening and stay for an on-the-hour sound-and-light show; the tree lights up each evening.
- Dress for an outdoor evening visit, since Christmas Square is on the Swanston Street Forecourt.
Special Events & Promotions
- A separate Christmas Tree Lighting event takes place on 27 November.
- A separate Christmas Choirs event takes place on 17 December.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Melbourne
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christmas Square suitable for children and families?
Yes. It is described as an event for kids and families.
What can visitors see at Christmas Square?
The square features twinkling decorations and a 17.5-metre LED Christmas tree that lights up each evening, along with a nightly sound and light show.
Is entry free, or do visitors need a ticket?
Christmas Square is free. No ticket information is provided for the event.
Is the site accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The site is wheelchair accessible and has lift access.
Can visitors bring pets?
Pets are welcome at outdoor spaces and events when kept on a lead.
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