Christmas is coming to town!

Join in on the Christmas cheer happening across the city this festive season.

Explore events below and subscribe to our mailing list to stay updated on what's on this Christmas!

Adelady Christmas Village

The Adelady Christmas Village is back, and it's going to be the most magical weekend of the year!

Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December 2025

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga

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See & Do

Music At The Tree

Countdown to Christmas with the City of Adelaide!

Head to the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga for a series of free gigs to get you in the festive spirit. These FREE community events are the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Every night from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday 18 December to Wednesday 24 December

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Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Concert

Celebrate the spirit of the season with a joyful Christmas Sing-Along featuring the Australian Girls Choir and the City of Adelaide Pipe Band.

Bring your family, your friends, and your Christmas spirit, and sing along with us to your favourite carol classics. All are welcome, and best of all, it's free!

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Featured Events

Adelaide Town Hall Christmas Concert

Adelaide Town Hall Starts 16th December, 2025

Join the Adelaide Town Hall for a free Christmas sing-along, as they welcome the talented Australian Girls Choir to perform a wide repertoire of Christmas

Music At The Tree

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Starts 18th December, 2025

Countdown to Christmas with the City of Adelaide! Join them under the Giant Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga with a series of free

Adelady Christmas Village

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Starts 12th December, 2025

The Adelady Christmas Village is back, and it's going to be the most magical weekend of the year!

St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight

Elder Park Starts 13th December, 2025

St John Carols by Candlelight in Adelaide is a cherished tradition that has brought warmth and joy to South Australians for generations.

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WIN a family weekend valued at $1500

Complete our Christmas in Focus survey

It's the season of giving! To celebrate, the City of Adelaide is giving away an unforgettable family prize package to one lucky winner worth $1500!

To enter, complete our Christmas in Focus Survey by 11:59 pm on Monday 5 January 2026 for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply.

Enter now

Explore the City this Christmas

Santa's top five reasons to visit the Park Lands

During his recent visit to the City of Adelaide, Santa was so over-jollied that he sent us his personal list of reasons to visit the Park Lands.

The Christmas Hierarchy Tree

The Christmas Hierarchy Tree provides useful tips to help you reduce waste during the festive period and looks at ways to keep materials in circulation for longer.

Christmas trading hours and parking

Find out exactly when you can pick up Christmas essentials and the best way to get around.

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