Even though Melbourne has had its share of hardships this past year, we might be excused if Christmas in Melbourne enthusiasm is lacking. But now that the second COVID-19 lockdown is over, it’s time to come out into the community and enjoy the holidays. Here is a list of things to do on Christmas in Australia in 2021.
A televised broadcast of Carols Carols by Candlelight will air
It has been determined that for public health reasons, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl will not be conducted for Melbourne’s Carols by Candlelight show this year. On Christmas in Melbourne 2021, Channel Nine will air a live broadcast of the event, allowing viewers to get a peek of Santa before he begins his big night of giving gifts. Which can make Christmas in Gold Coast a little fun this year.
Yarra City Council’s Rock Around the Block
This year, the Yarra City Council has teamed up with Trucked Up Entertainment and Press Play to bring Carols in the Park to Yarra residents’ doorsteps. Catch one of the artists’ 30-minute sets before leaving for their next public local concert in places like Curtain Square, Barkly Gardens, and more. Online and in-person performances of Whitehorse Carols. “A bit unusual” is how the City of Whitehorse describes its annual carols celebration, which will now be streamed online. If you are thinking about what to do on Christmas in Melbourne this year, then this is a fun activity for you.
The Online Version of the Big Design Market
At the Big Design Market, you may find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Christmas presents from over 260 local artisans and designers. Due to the epidemic, this year’s market has been shifted online. Customers may still order from their catalog until the end of December. Seems fun, right? It is among the best ways to send gifts on Christmas in Australia.
The Rose Street Market, The District Maker’s Market
Attend the District Makers Market in Docklands to show your support for local makers and companies. Open-air markets with live entertainment, seminars, and food and drink options are a terrific way to get unique Christmas presents for your friends and family.
An Online Moreland Christmas
This year’s annual Moreland City Council Carols by the Lake will be replaced with a short video featuring local musicians playing some of their favorite Christmas classics. Auldist, Edwards, and the Moreland City Band are ready to spread holiday happiness, keep Moreland’s festive traditions alive and make Christmas in Melbourne 2021 twice as much fun.
Federation Square and Christmas Square
Federation Square is unquestionably the place to be during the Christmas in Gold Coast. Santa’s Big Workshop is open to visitors until Christmas Day, when youngsters may pose for a COVID-safe photo with their favorite red-suited savior. Until Christmas Eve, Santa’s Workshop is open. Find out more about operating hours and other details here.
Melbourne CBD: Magical Christmas Quest
You may participate in an exciting Christmas scavenger hunt across the city of Melbourne. A renowned Melbourne site is revealed when a new clue is offered each Friday. After arriving, snap a photo of the place and submit it to the organizers to decode it. Winners of this raffle will get a $250 prize bundle. This activity is specifically arranged to make Christmas celebration in Melbourne fun and exciting.
After-Christmas Trading hours
Shopping for Christmas food and presents at the last minute is stressful enough without discovering that the stores are closed. But there is nothing to worry about. You’ll find numerous supermarkets, shopping malls, and marketplaces’ holiday hours. Changes to the public transportation and airport transfer timetables in Melbourne have also been implemented along with COVID-19 restrictions.
Christmas Lights
This year’s popular Christmas light displays have been put on hold, but there are most incredible places in Melbourne to see astonishing Christmas light extravaganzas on the road. Tennyson Avenue, Preston, Octavia Court, Burwood, Rochdale Drive and Burwood East are a few places that you can go to, to see the Christmas lights.
To enjoy your Christmas in Australia this year, these are a few activities that you can engage in to make your Christmas day fun, exciting and amazing. Yes, pandemic made life harder and Christmas isn’t like it used to be, but we can always try and engage ourselves in things for a change.
