Christmas in July in Sydney is the best excuse to celebrate Christmas before Christmas has even arrived!

Snow falling softly outside, mistletoe hung from the rafters and a cosy fireplace with carols playing in the background... a white Christmas is, unfortunately, something that Australians only get to experience in movies or when travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, that is until Christmas in July became a thing!

Where to Celebrate Christmas in July in Sydney

1. Christmas in July at The Rocks

For the first time since 2019, Christmas in July at The Rocks is transforming Sydney’s historic laneways into a European-style wonderland.

Tuck into comforting winter treats like raclette, fondue, mushroom gnocchi, and waffles, or warm your hands with spiced mulled wine or deluxe hot chocolates. Explore artisan markets bursting with handcrafted gifts, and soak up the atmosphere with live music, roaming performers, and festive fun around every corner.

With free entry and perfect timing for the NSW school holidays, Christmas in July at The Rocks is a must-do for Christmas in July in Sydney.

Where:  The Rocks
When:   Friday 11 July - Sunday 20 July 2025
Cost:     FREE

2. Christmas in July at Three Blue Ducks

Get ready for a yuletide feast like no other with a menu filled with festive favourites! Book your table at the beloved Three Blue Ducks for a special Christmas in July celebration in Rosebery on Sunday 20 July.

Indulge in a mouthwatering spread featuring smoked trout blinis to start, followed by roast turkey, glazed ham, bacon-wrapped sausages, and all the trimmings - roast veggies, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Of course, dessert is a classic Christmas pudding! Sip on mulled wine and cider and embrace the festive vibes, or try the wine special on the day - a Mountadam 550 Cabernet Sauvignon. Their full drinks list will also be available. There's a kids roast on offer, too, making it the perfect Christmas in July celebration for the whole family!

Where:   Three Blue Ducks, 1/85 Dunning Ave, Roseberry
When:    Sunday 20 July 2025
Cost:      $79 per adult, $25 per child

3. Christmas in July at Parliament House

Strangers' Restaurant overlooking the stunning Domain will transform into a Christmas-themed haven this July. The lunch menu will be fine-dining all the way with fresh seasonal produce and hand-selected wines to tantalise your Christmas tastebuds. 

The a la carte menu and three-course lunch special are available Monday to Thursday.

Where:      Strangers' Restaurant - 6 Macquarie St, Sydney
When:       Mondays to Thursdays from 1-31 July 2025
Cost:         Prices start from $90 pp.

4. Christmas in July at The Greens

Enjoy Christmas in July at The Greens North Sydney with a 3-course table share celebration, starting from $55pp.

There is the option to add on platters and beverage packages to create the perfect mid-year celebration to savour with friends and family!

Where:      The Greens, 50 Ridge St, North Sydney
When:       1 - 31 July 2025
Cost:         From $55 per person

5. Yulefest in the Blue Mountains

Yulefest is the annual Christmas in July celebration in the Blue Mountains that sees many of the region's most loved locations putting on special celebrations during July. 

One of our favourite out-of-town family-friendly destinations is The Fairmont Resort - and it doesn't skimp on luxury for Christmas in July! It transforms into a winter wonderland during their Yulefest, complete with roaring fires, storybook scenery and even occasional snowfall. A big highlight is the festive Yulefest Dinner at Jamison's View Restaurant on Saturday evenings throughout July. 

The Carrington Hotel will be pulling out all the festive stops for Yulefest at the Carrington Hotel, complete with a fancy Saturday Night Yulefest Gala Dinner that even includes a special Children's Gala Menu!

Where:      Throughout the Blue Mountains
When:       1 - 31 July 2025
Cost:         Various

6. Christmas in July at Forrester's 

Book a table at Forrester's from 1-31 July for a winter dining experience that'll warm your soul!

Forrester's is serving up a feast that's sure to delight. Dive into their specially crafted set menu featuring melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked roast pork belly, tangy braised red cabbage, and Yorkshire puddings that are simply divine for soaking up all that flavour. Cap off your meal with a heavenly winter dessert: a sticky date pudding paired with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Trust us, you won't want to miss this culinary journey through the cosiness of winter!

Where:      336 Riley St, Surry Hills
When:       1-31 July 2025
Cost:         $79 per person, minimum 4 people

7. Roast With all the Trimmings

We love Four In Hand's $30 Sunday roast with all the trimmings. The Woolwich Pier Hotel also has a Sunday roast for $33 - $35 - pork belly and crackling with roast vegetables, pumpkin mash, apple purée, Yorkies & gravy - yum! The Tavern at The Duke of Clarence in the CBD has a much-lauded, award-winning Sunday roast offering of beef, pork or lamb with the lot!

8. Christmas in July Lunch at Gledswood Homestead & Winery

Gledswood Homestead & Winery are serving up all the Christmas trimmings this year with their Christmas in July Lunch event.

Snuggle up with your nearest and dearest and indulge in a traditional Christmas roast with warm pudding for dessert, plus, there'll be live entertainment to push the merriment up a few levels.

Where:     Gledswood Homestead & Winery, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field
When:      Wednesday 2 July 2025, 12 pm - 3 pm
Cost:        $55 per person

9. Christmas in July at the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury

Prepare for a seasonal delight at the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley's Christmas in July Dinner!

Set in the historic town of Windsor at the foothills of the Blue Mountains, this family-friendly event offers a perfect escape, only 45 minutes from Sydney CBD. Enjoy the serenity of our 8 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens while indulging in a festive seafood feast.

The event is sure to be a hit with all ages and an unforgettable winter treat.

Where:     Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, Orchard Hills
When:      Friday 25 - Saturday 26 July 2025
Cost:        $129pp ($89 children 4-17, Infants 0-3 Free)

10. Christmas in July at The Nag’s Head Hotel

The much-loved Christmas in July celebrations are making a comeback at The Nag’s Head Hotel in Glebe. Across four Saturdays in July, the iconic pub will transform into a British winter wonderland complete with hearty, nostalgia-fuelled menus, Christmas cheer, and prizes to be won!

Their festive feast includes a warming glass of mulled wine or cider on arrival, followed by a generous Christmas roast with all the traditional trimmings. Indulge in minted lamb shoulder or chestnut-stuffed chicken, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puddings, roast veggies and rich gravy, followed by sticky toffee pudding to finish (thanks to Executive Chef Nelly Robinson’s Nanna’s famous recipe!). 

With only four dates and limited seating, book your table now!

Where:     162 St Johns Rd, Glebe
When:      Saturdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July | 12 - 3 pm
Cost:        $65 per person

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