Do you feel like the mid-year blues are dragging on and you’re yearning for a sprinkle of holiday magic?
If you’re searching for something exciting to lift the family’s spirits over winter, get out and celebrate Christmas in July.
Christmas in July might sound a bit quirky (especially if you’re from the Northern Hemisphere), but it’s the perfect cure for winter doldrums and a great way to share the festive joy with your kids.
Discover how to make this winter memorable for your family with Melbourne’s best Christmas in July events and activities!
Christmas in July Melbourne – What’s On
- Frosted – A Winter Spectacular Tickets (Fri 21 Jun – Sun 21 Jul) – Embark on a journey into an enchanted frost-laden realm at Frosted – A Winter Spectacular. Celebrating Christmas in July.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ (30 June, 1, 5, 6 + 7 July) – Book your Golden Ticket for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at the Bellarine Railway in Queenscliff. A theatrical Christmas in July experience!
- Winter Night Market (Mon 1 Jul – Wed 31 Jul) – Get ready to ‘deck the sheds’ at the Winter Night Market! Every Wednesday in July will see falling snow, live ice sculpting, festive food, and more.
- Community Fun Day- Melton- Christmas in July (Mon 22 Jul) – Join Cocoon SDA Care & Melton City Council for a NDIS friendly fun day in Melton celebrating Christmas in July with the whole community!
- Christmas in July Jamfest (Sat 27 Jul) – The magic of Christmas in July comes to Melbourne’s Glasshouse! Enjoy festive music, mulled wine and holiday treats in a winter wonderland.
- Winter Wonderlights Sovereign Hill (Mon 27 Jun – Mon 15 Jul) – Christmas in July with snow falls, carols and projections. Read the Winter Wonderlights Review.
Christmas in July Melbourne – Dining Experiences
- Christmas in July at Mornington Green (Wed 24 Jul) – Let’s get together for a cause and celebrate the magic of Christmas in July at Mornington Green!
- Christmas in July – Three Course Dining at Overnewton Castle (Fri 26 Jul) – Three-course dining in the elegant surrounds of Overnewton Castle – a truly magical winter Christmas awaits you and your family.
- Christmas in July 2024 at SkyHigh (Tue 9 Jul, Sun 14 Jul, Wed 17 Jul, Thu 18 Jul, Fri 19 Jul, Sun 21 Jul, Wed 23 Jul, Thu 25 Jul, and Fri 26 Jul) – If you love the festive season and don’t want to wait until December, then join us for Christmas in July at SkyHigh Mt Dandenong and indulge in the traditional Christmas lunch and everything that makes the season delicious.
- Christmas in July at The Windsor Alehouse (Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul) – Winter season making you feel festive? Book in for a classic Christmas in July celebration.
- Christmas in July 2024 at Stamford Plaza Melbourne (Sat 27 Jul) – Get cosy this Australian winter with drinks and mouth-watering Christmas delights, dressed in your warmest outfits. Join us at Harry’s Restaurant and Bar to celebrate the festive spirit with friends and family.
- Christmas in July Packages 2024 Brighton Savoy (July) – Melbourne’s iconic Brighton Savoy joins the Christmas in July cheer with delicious Lunch & Dinner packages!
- Christmas in July Winter Night Market (Every Wednesday) – The Winter Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market! Indulge in incredible street food, spiced Milo, mulled wine, specialty shopping offering unique and one-of-a-kind treasures, crackling fires and live entertainment.
