Where to Celebrate Christmas in July in Sydney 2025

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 Equator, 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 festive feast like no other! Join Three Blue Ducks for a special Christmas in July celebration in Rosebery.

Indulge in a mouthwatering spread featuring all of the favourites: pigs in blankets, honey-glazed ham, turkey with stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and the classic Christmas pudding. Sip on mulled wine and cider and embrace the festive vibes. 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 is available Mondays to Thursdays.

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 the month of July. 

One of our favourite out-of-town family-friendly destinations is The Fairmont Resort - and it doesn't skimp on luxury for Christmas 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 are 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 Wy, 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)

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