Crown's Christmas Spectacular (Southbank)
Crown's Christmas Spectacular is exactly that. SPECTACULAR!
Each year, Crown is proud to present Australia's largest and most spectacular display of Christmas decorations. Continuing a true Melbourne tradition, Crown will again amaze guests and light up the Grand Atrium and Riverwalk for Christmas this December.
Feel the magic of everyone's favourite holiday as Crown transforms into a wonderland filled with live entertainment family fun and lashings of Christmas cheer.
Program for Christmas 2025
Christmas Carols
Bring your family along for a heartwarming sing-along featuring festive carols performed by the Australian Girls Choir, National Boys Choir, and The Salvos Choir.
When: Sat 13 Dec - Sun 14 Dec 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, Sat 20 Dec - Sun 21 Dec 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and Mon 22 Dec - Tues 23 Dec 5pm & 7pm.
Where: Crown Atrium
Santa on the Throne
Visit Santa on the Throne daily for the month of December and capture all the joyful moments on your phone or device with the help of Santa's elves.
When: Mon 1 Dec - Sun 14 Dec daily: 11am - 5pm, Mon 15 Dec - Wed 24 Dec daily: 11am - 8.30pm
Santa will be on a 20-minute break tending to his reindeers in hourly intervals of 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm.
Where: Crown Atrium
Crown Carousel
Step into the magic of the season with a festive ride on our Christmas Carousel. Adorned with twinkling lights, holiday music, and cheerful decorations, this enchanting experience is perfect for guests of all ages.
When: Operating Hours
Fri 28 Nov 2pm to 8pm
29 November - 21 December: Thursday: 2pm to 8pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 8pm
22 December - 24 December 2pm to 8pm
25 December 1pm to 8pm
Duration: 5 minutes per ride
Where: Crown Atrium
Crown's Christmas River Show
Experience a spectacular Christmas show featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack along the Yarra River.
When: Friday 29 Nov - Thu 25 December, every 15 minutes, 9pm - 11pm
Where: Crown Riverwalk
Cost:
Free
Review:
A great way to get into the Christmas mood and it will captivate the kids. Get there a little early to get a seating spot on the stairs for the Christmas Show.
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Location
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank 3006 View Map
✆ (03) 9292 5505
Web Links
→ www.crownmelbourne.com.au/whats-on/christmas
→ Free Christmas Events and Activities in Melbourne
