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Adelaide Christmas 2025

Find your holiday cheer in Adelaide with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're rediscovering Adelaide or experiencing it for the first time, this guide is your holiday lifeline.

Popular events abound in the city, starting with the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, a beloved tradition featuring vibrant floats and entertaining performances that herald the festive season. Combine your celebrations at the Sealink Adelaide Carols by Candlelight, where the enchanting atmosphere and community spirit come to life through joyous carols sung under the stars. And the stunning Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Christmas Tree is something you definitely don't want to miss as it illuminates the square, creating a magical backdrop for your holiday photos. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide
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Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Giant Christmas Tree (Adelaide) β€’ 0.0 miles

Soaring 25-meter tree with 13,616 programmable LED lights

Band of the South Australia Police Christmas Concert in Adelaide
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Band of the South Australia Police Christmas Concert (Adelaide) β€’ 0.2 miles

World-renowned band plays traditional Christmas tunes

National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant in Adelaide
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National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant (Adelaide) β€’ 0.5 miles

Southern Hemisphere's largest public parade welcoming Father Christmas.

Sealink Adelaide Carols by Candlelight in Adelaide
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Sealink Adelaide Carols by Candlelight (Adelaide) β€’ 0.6 miles

Iconic South Australian Christmas tradition since 1944.

Riverbank Christmas Lights Display in Thebarton
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Riverbank Christmas Lights Display (Thebarton) β€’ 1.8 miles

Iconic moving displays along the River Torrens

Band of SA Police Christmas Concert in Collinswood
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Band of SA Police Christmas Concert (Collinswood) β€’ 3.0 miles

Australia's oldest police band performing classic carols

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Campbelltown Christmas Carols & Movie in Paradise
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Campbelltown Christmas Carols & Movie (Paradise)

Outdoor Christmas carols and a family movie screening

Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival in Lobethal
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Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival (Lobethal)

Largest community Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Last updated: 9/5/2025