Southbank Christmas Shows 2026

Sir Peter Wright's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns, promising a magical and picture-perfect ballet experience. This cherished festive ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, tells the story of Clara's Christmas Eve celebration. Audiences will be enchanted by exquisite sets...

Get ready to Step Into Christmas for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! This spectacular concert returns bigger and brighter, packed with all your favorite Christmas classics. Experience dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band...

Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker returns, set to Tchaikovsky's score. The ballet depicts Clara's Christmas Eve with 19th-century original sets and costumes.

Cinderella, a fairy tale, is presented as a pantomime at the Everyman Theatre with songs, comedy, and festive elements.

Join the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir for their annual 'Noël! Noël!' celebration, a cherished holiday tradition. This soul-stirring concert weaves together timeless carols, rarely performed festive pieces, and contemporary musical surprises into a magical tapestry. It's more than a...

Immerse your family in the enchantment of 'Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas,' a delightful performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This magical concert features beloved traditional carols, contemporary holiday hits, and classic Christmas melodies, all brought to life by a...

Experience the magic of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, a beloved Australian tradition held at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This spectacular Christmas Eve event features a star-studded lineup of performers singing festive carols, all while raising vital funds for...

This festive comedy brings a Greek-Aussie Christmas to life, exploring family secrets and the journey of living authentically. Follow Alex as she navigates bringing her girlfriend home for the holidays, where cultural expectations and unexpected guests create a hilarious and...

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at Melbourne's premier Christmas concert, 'Carols in the Cathedral 2025'. This beloved event transforms the stunning St Paul's Cathedral into a festive wonderland, filled with spectacular fanfares, traditional carols, and moving Christmas...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with 'A (Very) Musical Christmas,' a spectacular concert event. This special performance brings together Australia's premier musical talent on the iconic Her Majesty's Theatre stage in Melbourne. Enjoy a heartwarming evening filled with...

Ballet's most iconic story, The Nutcracker, arrives at the Princess Theatre this Christmas. Journey to the Land of Sweets and indulge in the spirit of Christmas tradition with BIG Live's world-class dancers. Be mesmerized by breathtaking snowflakes, the exquisite Sugar...

Get ready for a hilarious and unconventional holiday celebration with Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas. This popular show brings together comedians Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson for a yuletide event filled with gossip, laughter, and surprise guests. It's a festive,...

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a beloved Christmas tradition returning to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre. This five-time Tony Award®-winning production features Lachy Hulme as Ebenezer Scrooge. Journey through past, present, and future with dazzling staging and heartfelt...