Christmas Events
Celebrate an Australian Christmas this summer holiday, with one of the many joyful family events taking place around South Australia.
Pack a picnic rug and head outdoors to Carols by Candlelight in Elder Park, one of Adelaide's favourite Christmas traditions. Features include a Christmas concert with entertainment for the whole family, headlined by outstanding Australian acts, plus an appearance by Father Christmas and a spectacular fireworks finale.
See the giant Christmas tree in Victoria Square, in Adelaide's city centre. It looks spectacular while lit up at night and makes for a special outing for children. Or stop by Rundle Mall in Adelaide to check out the school holiday activities on offer there over the Christmas period.
Or head to the Christmas Proms at the Adelaide Festival Centre, a spectacular Christmas event featuring the 34-piece Adelaide Art Orchestra, Adelaide Vocal Project and conductor Timothy Sexton. Listen to your favourite festive music and carols.
The Christmas Riverbank Display in Adelaide is another family favourite. See giant displays including Father Christmas and his Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Jack in the Box and Moby Dick.
In the Adelaide Hills, the Lights of Lobethal is the largest community Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere. Thousands of visitors head to Lobethal to enjoy the light displays and soak up the Christmas spirit. You can see hundreds of homes and businesses lit up, and also wander through friendly twilight markets. Or visit the Loxton Christmas Lights - this Riverland town recently won a South Australian Tourism Award for its beautiful light show that shouldn't be missed.
Carols at the Academy is a free community event with a great Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy free amusements and car rides in police vehicles for children and free pre-concert entertainment.
Father Christmas makes many appearances throughout South Australia, but one central place where you can always catch him is the Magic Cave in David Jones, Rundle Mall in the city centre. It's where he heads after he's participated in the Credit Union Christmas Pageant. Or visit the Magic Cave in Semaphore, to see the Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Big Green Elf, Dave the Wizard and Sue Harris Puppets and other entertainers.
Further afield, the Blue Lake Carols in Mount Gambier is a chance to singing well-known carols along with talented local singers and musicians.
If you'd like to celebrate trackside, head for the the South Australian Jockey Club's Christmas Twilight fixtures. Renowned for its superb atmosphere and festive cheer, this event has become a popular Adelaide Christmas show.
Read about more family holiday ideas on our family events page.
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