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November 21, 2025In December 2025, several festive events will take place across Australia and New Zealand, offering unique holiday experiences. In Australia, the Christmas Festival at Optus Stadium in Perth will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and a festive marketplace on 20-21 December. Sydney’s Carols in the Domain, scheduled for 20 December, promises an evening of live performances and carol singing. Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland at Caulfield Racecourse will run until 24 December, offering a magical experience for families with younger children. In Brisbane, Christmas in Brisbane will fill the city with light shows, carols, and festive activities throughout the month. Over in New Zealand, Auckland will offer various kid-friendly events during December, while the Hobbiton Christmas Feast in Waikato on 12-13 December blends Christmas and the iconic movie set. Lastly, Rhythm & Alps in the South Island, scheduled for 29-31 December, marks a music festival for the festive season’s end.AustraliaChristmas Festival at Optus Stadium, PerthThis weekend festival is scheduled for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December 2025 at Stadium Park at Optus Stadium. The event will feature a marketplace of over 100 food trucks and local gift stalls, live entertainment, an outdoor cinema screening of a classic Christmas film, and a chance for families to visit Santa for a photo. It offers a lively, family-friendly festive outing under the late-summer skies of Western Australia.Advertisement Carols in the Domain, SydneyIn Sydney, the annual “Carols in the Domain” event is slated for Saturday 20 December 2025 in the Royal Botanic Gardens at The Domain. This large free outdoor concert style gathering brings together live musical performances, festive songs, and a communal holiday atmosphere.Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland, MelbourneAt Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, the immersive event opens 28 November and runs until 24 December 2025. While its start is just prior to December, it spans into and concludes within December, making it relevant for a December-only listing of festive experiences. This walk-through wonderland is designed especially for younger children (advised for under 10s) and captures the playful, magical side of Christmas.Christmas in Brisbane, BrisbaneFrom 1-24 December 2025, Brisbane hosts a program of free festive events across the city, including light shows, carol singing and themed installations. This series of events is ideal for families wanting to enjoy a range of Christmas-themed activities throughout December in Queensland.New ZealandAuckland Kids & Families December 2025 Line-Up, AucklandFor families visiting Auckland, a curated …
