{"id":273552,"date":"2025-12-12T15:45:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T04:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/?p=273552"},"modified":"2025-12-18T07:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:47:35","slug":"whats-on-december-2025-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/whats-on-december-2025-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on across Australia this December"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>December is arguably the best month of the year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/russh-editors-summer-fashion-favourites-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer is here<\/a>, the festive calendar is ramping up, and\u00a0out-of-office replies begin to trickle in.<\/p>\n<p>Across the country, year-end festivals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/best-weekend-markets-perth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twilight markets<\/a>, pop-up galleries and open-air performances take over parks, rooftops and coastal venues. Everything feels brighter, warmer, and a little bit more fun.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re craving culture before the year winds down, planning nights that spill into warm mornings, or simply looking for one last dose of inspiration before 2025 closes out, December has no shortage of things to do. Below, we\u2019ve rounded up everything happening across Australia this month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>NSW<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"russh_gallery\" id=\"russh_gallery\">\n  <div class=\"images\">\n    <ul>\n      <li class=\"\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/valentine.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/valentine.jpg\" alt=\"valentine\" data-caption=\"\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/felons.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/felons.jpg\" alt=\"felons\" data-caption=\"\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/terrigal.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/terrigal.jpg\" alt=\"terrigal\" data-caption=\"\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/henrietta.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/henrietta.jpg\" alt=\"henrietta\" data-caption=\"\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"hidden\"><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"swipebox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/libertine.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto !important;\" width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/libertine.jpg\" alt=\"libertine\" data-caption=\"\" data-description=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ag_gallery_arrow ag_right\"><i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"caption set\">\n    <div class=\"col-two-third\">\n      <p><em><span class=\"index\">1<\/span>\/<span id=\"spn-total-thumbnail\">5<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"caption_text\"><\/span><\/em><span class=\"ag_div\" style=\"display:none;\"><br>&nbsp;<br><\/span><em><span class=\"description_text\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-one-third\">\n      <p><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/valentine.jpg\" class=\"large_link swipebox\"><i class=\"fa fa-clone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Saint Valentine is hosting a gifting residency at TheEND&#8217;s Paddington store, just in time for the festive season. Stop by and discover a carefully curated edit of the brand\u2019s signature jewellery until December 24, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Pier One Sydney Harbour\u2019s 50 Scoops of Summer offer is here \u2014 a new Thursday &#8211; Sunday ritual offering 50 free soft serves every afternoon during Sunset Hour (5-6 pm). The initiative is running until the end of December.<\/p>\n<p>Felon&#8217;s Barrel Room is now open at Manly Wharf. To celebrate, they&#8217;ve launched a full weekly program, including trivia nights, live music, a family fun day, and dedicated happy hours. See the full schedule <a href=\"http:\/\/felonsbarrelroom.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Frank Green is opening its first official store at Westfield Bondi Junction. On <strong>Saturday December 6<\/strong>, stop by and snap a pic in the Frank Green photo booth and go into a draw to win a $1,000 frank green voucher. Plus, the first 50 customers will receive mini pistachio-flavoured scrolls from Sunday\u2019s, and enjoy free monogramming on all purchases, all weekend.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Saturday December 6<\/strong>, Libertine Parfumerie invites you to a festive in-store celebration at their Paddington boutique, honouring the launch of Penhaligon\u2019s enchanting Christmas Collection. Stop by between 10am and 1pm for complimentary coffee and matcha, Sweet Splits cookies and Penhaligon\u2019s fragrance samples.\u2060 \u2060<\/p>\n<p>Panerai&#8217;s King St boutique is hosting a month-long illy coffee pop-up, uniting two iconic Italian brands across the festive period. View the new collection and enjoy a coffee between 10am and 7pm.<\/p>\n<p>Henrietta has opened in Bondi, bringing the brand\u2019s signature charcoal chicken and modern Middle Eastern flavours to the beach. Reservations available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/reservations\/henriettabondi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Darling Square will spotlight an exciting lineup of light installations, free family activities and entertainment from <strong>6 to 21 December<\/strong>. You can view the full festive program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingsq.com\/news-and-events\/news\/christmas2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Tropic<\/b>, the 280-seat restaurant located within the newly-launched\u00a0<b>Terrigal Pavilion<\/b>, has opened its doors on the NSW Central Coast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>VIC<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-273569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tmc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tmc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tmc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.russh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tmc-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Westwood | Kawakubo exhibition is now on at the NGV, pairing the work of two of the most visionary and influential fashion designers in recent history. Ticket available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngv.vic.gov.au\/exhibition\/westwood-kawakubo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Ishizuka is inviting diners on a culinary journey with its new summer menu, which reimagines the boundaries of traditional kaiseki. The menu is available to experience until February 2026. Bookings available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ishizuka.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To celebrate the launch of their first Melbourne showroom, TMC Fine Jewellers is hiding a $10,000 diamond ring somewhere in the city on <strong>December 6<\/strong>, with the first person to find it winning a custom dream ring.\u2060 The starting checkpoint will be revealed on social media at 6am.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Panerai&#8217;s is hosting a month-long illy coffee pop-up at both its Chadstone and Collins St stores, uniting two iconic Italian brands across the festive period. View the new collection and enjoy a coffee between 10am and 7pm.<\/p>\n<div>Melbourne&#8217;s Moonlight Cinema is back, with new releases and classics now streaming under the stars. View the full program <a href=\"https:\/\/melbourne.moonlight.com.au\/program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Nutcracker is returning to Melbourne for Christmas, with performances from December 11 &#8211; 23 at the Princess Theatre. Tickets available <a href=\"https:\/\/marrinergroup.com.au\/shows\/the-nutcracker-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>QLD<\/h2>\n<p>Lady Gaga is bringing the Mayhem tour to Brisbane, with a performance on December 9 at Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>See Oprah In Conversation with Oprah Winfrey herself back in Australia, and bringing her wisdom to Brisbane on December 8. More details <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=BUTHLIYO25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spilt Milk is returning to the Gold Coast on 14 December. We&#8217;ve rounded up all the important details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/spilt-milk-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>WA<\/h2>\n<p>Subi Night Market returns each Saturday, bringing street food and live music from 5\u20139pm all season long.<\/p>\n<p>Lotterywest Films returns to the Somerville Auditorium, transforming the space into Perth\u2019s most atmospheric outdoor cinema. Plan your visit with the full program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthfestival.com.au\/program\/season-2026\/lotterywest-films\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spilt Milk is hitting Perth on 7 December at Claremont Showground. We&#8217;ve rounded up all the important details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/spilt-milk-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>TAS<\/h2>\n<p>Tasmania&#8217;s food and Culture festival, Taste of Summer, kicks off on December 27 until January 3, celebrating incredible local food and drink offerings over the holiday season. 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