Christmas 2023 is around the corner.

Best places to see Christmas lights in Melbourne 2023

Christmas River Show at Southbank near Evan Walker Bridge

Here are some best places to see Christmas lights and projections in Melbourne. 

Christmas River Show

Christmas River Show at Southbank near Evan Walker Bridge runs every 15 minutes each night from 9 to 11 pm until 25th December. The show features water fountains, lasers, light projects, and a festive soundtrack. 

There are lights and displays around the South Bank along the river. The Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge. 

Christmas Square at Federation Square

Fed Square is transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with an 18-meter tall Christmas tree, glittering lights, roving performers, Christmas choirs, plus other free festive activities. The Christmas Square will be open every day until Christmas Day. 

Melbourne Town Hall

The city’s famous Christmas projections are at Melbourne Town Hall with six gorgeous colourful treatments lighting up the building’s iconic facade. The popular nutcracker soldiers standing guard across the city. 

State Library Victoria

The dazzling display lighting up the State Library Victoria’s iconic facade features a range of colorful themes, celebrating everything we love about the holiday season in Australia.

It’s pretty pleasant wandering at night with twinkling lights in trees and laneways across the city.

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