Christmas Square

Head into the city to stand under the 17.5-metre tree at Christmas Square in Fed Square, where the festive season gets a very big start!

Christmas Square is a free Christmas display at Federation Square, presented by the City of Melbourne in partnership with Fed Square. It runs every day from 27 November to 25 December 2026.

What to Expect at Christmas Square

The 17.5 metre tree is the centrepiece of the display, and it looks bigger the closer you stand! Light and sound shows run in the square as well. Children can play on the glowing bell swings while you take the photos (you will want a few!).

Christmas Square is open all day, every day, so you can choose the hour that suits your family, whether that is a morning stroll with the pram or a look at the lights after dinner. The display is 100% wind-powered, and the kids can hear about that while they wait for a turn on a swing.

Entry to Christmas Square is free, and booking is not required.

Visit Christmas Square for more details and to book your tickets.

Where:  Federation Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne 
When:   Daily, 27 November – 25 December 2026
Cost:     FREE

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