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Advent calendars have come a long way since the little chocolate squares we grew up with! These days, counting down to Christmas is a whole lot more exciting, with everything from LEGO® and collectible toys to miniature books, gourmet chocolates and beauty treats hiding behind those tiny doors.
We've rounded up the best Advent calendars in Australia for 2026, with something for little kids, teens and grown-ups. Whether you're hunting for a budget-friendly countdown, a chocolate classic or a luxurious Christmas treat, there are plenty of festive surprises to discover.
Now all you have to do is wait patiently for 1 December without peeking...
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Best Advent Calendars For 2026 at a Glance
Best Advent Calendars for Kids in Australia
Best Chocolate Advent Calendars
Best Beauty Advent Calendars For 2026
Best Advent Calendars For Adults
Cheap Advent Calendars Under $20
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Best Advent Calendars For 2026 at a Glance
Best for LEGO® lovers: LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 – $45
Best for Bluey fans: Bluey Book Advent Calendar – $24
Best budget Advent calendar: Happy Days Cosy Colouring Calendar – $15
Best for Squishmallows fans: Squish-a-longs Holiday 2026 – $50
Best beauty Advent calendar: MCoBeauty 12 Days Advent Calendar – $59
Best chocolate Advent calendar: Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar – from $5 on sale
Kids' Advent Calendars
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Advent Calendar Set
Existing fans of MAGNA-TILES will love that they can build new Crimbo creations for their MAGNA worlds. The microMAGS Advent Calendar includes a custom-made locomotive plus various mix and match figurines to help bring your magnetic Christmas scene to life.
Price: $39.99
Where to buy: MAGNA-TILES
The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
Fans of Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler will love this delightful advent calendar collection of 24 mini activity, song and colouring books based on the bestselling versions that we know and love. The Snail and The Whale, Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo all make a welcome appearance in the beautifully presented The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection.
Price: $31.75
Where to buy: Booktopia
Squish-a-longs Holiday Advent Calendar
Squishmallows fans, this one's for you! The Squish-a-longs Holiday Advent Calendar brings 24 days of miniature festive cuteness, with a new collectible character to discover each morning. From adorable Christmas creatures to tiny seasonal favourites, these one-inch Mini-Squish figures can be collected, traded or displayed long after December. There's even a ring accessory for taking your favourites on the go.
Price: $50
Where to buy: BIG W
Bluey: The Most Amazing Advent Book Bundle
If your little ones can't get enough of the hit TV show Bluey, this could be a good alternative to your traditional chocolate calendar. Filled to the brim with new stories and mini activity books, Bluey: The Most Amazing Advent Book Bundle also contains a special Christmas story for when you're all cuddled up together on Christmas Eve.
Price: $24
Where to buy: Kmart
Gabby's Dollhouse
Gabby's Dollhouse: Fairylandia Advent Calendar includes 24 daily delights; Fairylandia-themed figurines, accessories, interchangeable bases and stickers. The box also converts into a pop-up fairytale backdrop. Magical!
Price: $66.39
Where to buy: Amazon Australia
LEGO® Advent Calendars 2026
Providing your little action heroes with daily brick-built mini-figures, these LEGO® Advent Calendars offer great value this Christmas! With four different themes to choose from — Star Wars, Marvel, Friends or City — all tastes and ages should be covered.
Price: $59.99
Where to buy: LEGO
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar
Coming free with the Play-Doh Advent Calendar this Christmas is some much-needed quiet time (something that comes at a premium at this time of year!). Featuring one mini tub of the good stuff and one tool behind each door, plus How-To ideas and a fold-out playmat.
Price: $25.59
Where to buy: Myer
Best Chocolate Advent Calendars
Koko Black The Giant Critters Advent Calendar
480g worth of top-tier chocolate is yours if you opt for Koko Black's The Giant Critters Advent Calendar. Handcrafted with 100% natural ingredients and supporting 100% sustainably sourced cocoa, each door is represented by an Australian animal which makes finding your daily dose of deliciousness even more fun!
Price: $79.90
Where to buy: Koko Black
Lindt TEDDY Advent Calendar
Widely available at most big retailers, the Lindt TEDDY Advent Calendar is hard to ignore. Featuring a delicious selection of mini TEDDY, Double Milk TEDDY, Milk and Hazelnut chocolates, family members might find themselves fighting over who gets their hands on this one.
Price: $30, currently $20 at BIG W
Where to buy: Lindt Australia and BIG W
Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar
Another reliable option, the Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar returns with a selection of goodies including 12 Kinder Bueno mini classics, 8 Kinder Bueno mini whites, 3 Kinder Bueno Eggs and 1 full-size Kinder Bueno Bar!
Price: $18.20 on special (normally $26)
Where to buy: BIG W
Haigh's Chocolates Signature Advent Calendar
An icon on the advent calendar scene, Haigh's Chocolates Signature Advent Calendar is certainly a showstopper. Two decadent choccies fill each door so no more arguments about who gets the goods! If however, your budget doesn't stretch this far, check out their Classic Advent Calendar instead for a fraction of the price but the same chocolatey goodness.
Price: $290
Where to buy: Haigh's Chocolates
Tony's Chocolonely Countdown Calendar
On a mission to end exploitation in the cocoa industry, Tony's Chocolonely Countdown Calendar is a thoughtfully crafted selection of mouthwatering choccies in flavours like white chocolate with almond, freeze-dried raspberry and popping sugar. If you like to support fair trade practices and ethical cocoa farming, without compromising on taste, this one's for you.
Price: $51.95
Where to buy: David Jones
Best Beauty Advent Calendars for 2026
The Body Shop Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar
This is the Big Daddy of beauty advent calendars. The Body Shop Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar features 25 nourishing treats to pamper you head to toe. If you feel slightly guilty about this level of self-care, remember The Body Shop supports Community Fair Trade Partners. For smaller budgets, a scaled-back version — the Classic Beauty Advent Calendar — is also available stocked with 24 pocket-size treats.
Price: $249
Where to buy: The Body Shop Australia
Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Treasure Chest
A must-have for any beauty queens, this year's iconic Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar is named Charlotte's Hollywood Beauty Wonderland. Costing an eye-watering $331, this collection of goodies includes a mixture of full-sized and travel-sized products, accessories and a mini charm make-up bag to bring that Hollywood glamour and charm to your doorstop.
Price: $331
Where to buy: Charlotte Tilbury Australia and MECCA
Mecca Max Midnight Countdown
No-one does Christmas like Mecca — its holiday gifty sets and stocking fillers are always a hit and their advent calendar is no different. The Mecca Max Midnight Countdown features 12 favourites across skincare, makeup and tools. In typical Mecca fashion, the packaging is almost as good as the items within it - a collaboration with artist Tai Snaith has resulted in a beautiful keepsake box.
Price: $120
Where to buy: MECCA
MCoBeauty 12 Days Advent Calendar
Beauty lovers can swap chocolate for a daily dose of glam with the MCoBeauty 12 Days Advent Calendar. Featuring 12 miniature beauty surprises, it's a fun way to discover new products from the popular Australian beauty brand without committing to full-sized versions. The travel-friendly goodies also make this a lovely gift for makeup-loving teens or anyone who enjoys a little pampering throughout December.
Price: $59
Where to buy: BIG W and THE ICONIC
Best Advent Calendars For Adults
Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas
For pure indulgence that permeates the whole home, Glasshouse has brought out 24 Days of Christmas, a selection of mini hand, body, bath and home products in your favourite scents such as Lost in Amalfi, Kyoto in Bloom and Sunsets in Capri. The perfect opportunity to find a new favourite fragrance, this calendar promises a sensory surprise behind each door!
Price: $300
Where to buy: Glasshouse
T2 x Kentaro Yoshida Tea Advent Calendar
The T2 x Kentaro Yoshida Tea Advent Calendar is a lovely pick for tea drinkers. Its artwork is a Japanese streetscape by artist Kentaro Yoshida, and there's an artisan tea bag behind each of the 24 doors, so there's a new brew to try every day!
Price: $50
Where to buy: T2
We Woof You A Merry Christmas: A Dog Lover’s Advent Calendar
We Woof You A Merry Christmas: A Dog Lover’s Advent Calendar is a fun one for dog-owning adults, because the surprises are for both of you! Behind the 24 windows you’ll find treats to share, including a dog collar charm and a treat mould so you can bake something special for your pup.
Price: $59.99
Where to buy: Dymocks
Astrid & Miyu 12 Day Advent Calendar
Jewellery lovers will adore the Astrid & Miyu 12 Day Advent Calendar, which includes six pairs of earrings, a piercing stud, an ear cuff, a clip charm, a necklace and bracelet set and a Tiny Tote. It all comes in a chic checkerboard keepsake tin, in gold plated or sterling silver. If you want to really splurge, the 24 Day Advent Calendar is the bigger version.
Price: $815
Where to buy: Astrid & Miyu
Alcohol Advent Calendars
De Bortoli Wine Advent Calendar
We told you there was something for everyone, didn't we? Mums rejoice, this one's for you. Featuring 24 mini versions of Sparkling, Rose, Red and White, De Bortoli's 2026 Wine Advent Calendar will get you in the party spirit in no time at all! With limted stock, free delivery and entry into a prize draw, this is one we wouldn't take our time with.
Price: $159.95, with free delivery
Where to buy: De Bortoli
The Beer Drop 2026 Advent Calendar
Featuring beers from 25 different independent Aussie breweries, the 2026 Advent Calendar from The Beer Drop gives you the chance to sample a variety of flavour profiles, whilst supporting the local craft scene. It's thirsty work, but someone's gotta do it. Beer lovers will thank you for years to come.
Price: $174.99
Where to buy: The Beer Drop
Liquor Loot Top Shelf Whisky Advent Calendar
If you know a fan of the harder stuff, Liquor Loot's Top Shelf Whisky Advent Calendar is for them. This is certainly on the pricier side for advent calendars but what you get in return is a hand-picked curation of limited edition batches, hard-to-find locally whiskies, and sought-after Australian blends. This is the gift for the whisky lover who thinks they've tasted them all.
Price: $555
Where to buy: Liquor Loot
Cheap Advent Calendars Under $20
Happy Days Cosy Colouring Advent Calendar
The Happy Days Cosy Colouring Advent Calendar is a screen-free way to count down to Christmas. Instead of a daily chocolate, kids (and grown-ups) get a little colouring moment each day, which is a nice way to slow down in the busiest month of the year.
Price: $15
Where to buy: Big W
Cadbury's Christmas Calendar
A true classic, we expect the Cadbury's Christmas Calendar will be making its annual appearance in most of your homes this December. The standard milk chocolate version retails for an appealing $5-$10, whereas the Heroes and Santa's Workshop versions cost a bit more. Widely available, this one's for all the mums who buy their advent calendars on 30 November. We see you.
Price: From $5
Where to buy: Kmart and major supermarkets
Trolli Fruity Gummi Advent Calendar
For kids who would rather something fruity than chocolatey, the Trolli Fruity Gummi Advent Calendar swaps the choc for a daily gummi treat. It's a very easy way to get a countdown going on a small budget.
Price: $5
Where to buy: Woolworths, Kmart and other major supermarkets
Bracelet Jewellery Making Kit Advent Calendar
For craft-loving kids (and kids-at-heart), the Bracelet Jewellery Making Kit Advent Calendar turns the countdown into a daily creative project. Each day adds to a bracelet they can make and keep, and wear well after Christmas.
Price: $13.99
Where to buy: Amazon Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Advent calendars in Australia for 2026?
Some of the best Advent calendars in Australia for 2026 include the LEGO® Advent Calendars, MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Advent Calendar, Bluey: The Most Amazing Advent Book Bundle and Koko Black's Giant Critter Advent Calendar. For adults, popular options include Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Beauty Wonderland, Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas and Haigh's Chocolates Signature Advent Calendar. The best choice depends on your budget, interests and whether you prefer chocolate, toys or other surprises.
What are the best Advent calendars for kids?
The best Advent calendars for kids combine daily surprises with something they can enjoy beyond Christmas. LEGO® Advent Calendars are great for little builders, while the MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Advent Calendar encourages creative play. Younger children will love the Bluey and Gruffalo book collections, while the Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar offers hands-on activities. For kids who prefer a sweet treat, Lindt TEDDY and Kinder Bueno Advent Calendars are popular chocolate options.
Where can you buy cheap Advent calendars in Australia?
You can find affordable Advent calendars at Kmart, BIG W, Target, ALDI, Woolworths and Coles, particularly in the lead-up to Christmas. Traditional chocolate calendars from Cadbury are often available for around $5 to $10, while budget-friendly toy, activity and book calendars can sometimes be found for under $20. Keep an eye out for supermarket specials and Black Friday sales in November, when selected Advent calendars may be discounted.
What are the best non-chocolate Advent calendars?
There are plenty of non-chocolate Advent calendars available for kids and adults in 2026. LEGO®, MAGNA-TILES and Play-Doh offer daily toys and activities, while Bluey, Numberblocks and The Gruffalo book calendars make lovely alternatives for younger children. Adults can enjoy beauty and fragrance calendars from The Body Shop, MECCA, Charlotte Tilbury and Glasshouse Fragrances. Reusable, fill-your-own Advent calendars are another great option for families who want to create their own Christmas countdown traditions.
When do Advent calendars go on sale in Australia?
Advent calendars generally start appearing in Australian stores from September and October, with many Christmas collections launching well before December. Discounts often begin in November, particularly around Black Friday, although popular LEGO®, beauty and limited-edition calendars can sell out before then. If you have your heart set on a particular calendar, it's worth buying early rather than waiting for a sale. Most traditional Advent calendars begin their countdown on 1 December, so aim to have yours ready before then.
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