Melbourne’s Festive Season: A Magical Celebration Awaits!
This morning, Lord Mayor Nick Reece, joined by Councillor Mark Scott, John Foreman, Silvie Paladino, and Santa, kicked off Christmas in the City of Melbourne with an electrifying announcement!
“This year, Christmas in Melbourne will be bigger, better, and jollier than ever!” The Lord Mayor declared. The city is beautifully adorned to create a festive wonderland, anticipating over 2 million visitors and generating a whopping $150 million in economic activity—fantastic news for our traders! Melbourne is truly the Christmas Capital of Australia, and we know how to celebrate in style!
The city has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland, brimming with festive lights, enchanting displays, and an array of activities that cater to all ages. Whether you’re wandering along Southbank, admiring the majestic Christmas Tree at Federation Square, or soaking in the buzz of Bourke Street Mall and the MYER Christmas windows, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer to embrace!
This morning’s media event had us excited, with the talented John Foreman and his Australian Pops Orchestra. The fabulous Christmas Queen, Silvie Paladino, captivating us and the spectators along Southbank with her stunning rendition of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” while the Nutcracker ballerinas added an enchanting touch. But the real showstopper? Santa Claus himself, surprising everyone with his impressive violin skills!
Mark your calendars for the ‘2025 Christmas Festival’, now running until the New Year. Melbourne is shining brighter than ever with over 650 festive decorations, adorning the streets and laneways. Experience the magic at Christmas Square, where a towering 17.5-metre tree will twinkle with 110,000 lights, and don’t miss the return of the Crown River Show, featuring spectacular nightly water fountains and laser displays.
John Foreman will also take centre stage with a series of dazzling concerts at the Melbourne Recital Centre, including the Great Christmas Singalong starring Silvie Paladino, and many more exciting performances. Please see link https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/whats-on/current-productions/christmas-singalong
John and the Australian Pops Orchestra will also host another three magical concerts: “They Sang at Carnegie Hall” featuring the sensational Bernadette Robinson, followed by the star-studded “The Idols of Musical Theatre” with Casey Donovan, Rob Mills, and Paulini. And to ring in the New Year, catch the spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala concert with Marina Prior, Lucy Durack, and Simon Gleeson!
John Forman shares that while the State Theatre undergoes an exciting revamp, they’ve moved to the Melbourne Recital Centre. It may be a bit cozier, but this means more shows and more chances to enjoy the magic of live performances. Don’t miss out!
Please visit https://apoconcerts.com/ for all shows.
So, gather your family and friends and dive into the festive spirit of Melbourne! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in this magical city!
Please also see https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ for further information.
Written by Melinda Sullivan, Images by Melbourne My Style.
