Our 2021 guide to finding Melbourne's best Christmas lights
We think Melbourne is one of the best places in the world over the holidays; the sun is shining, offices are emptying out and everyone’s planning trips away for the summer. Plus, with Christmas only a few sleeps away the mood in the city’s getting more festive every day.
One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is the Christmas decorations and light displays that are popping up everywhere from city squares to residential streets. It’s a Melbourne tradition to grab a few friends or someone special and spend at least one night roaming the city enjoying the festive atmosphere and the bright Christmas lights.
To help get you started here are the locations of a few of Melbourne’s best Christmas light shows.
Melbourne is famous for its Christmas lights, which are getting brighter and more festive every year.
29 Shaftsbury Street, Coburg
11th December to 31st December
29 Shaftsbury Street, Coburg comes alive every holiday season with one of Melbourne’s most impressive Christmas light shows including Santa's house, reindeer with sled, animated bears and a train!
19 Coleman Avenue, Kew East
1st December to 25th December
If you only see one Melbourne Christmas light display – make it Coleman Avenue in Kew East. Every year the usually quiet residential street offers one of Melbourne’s most over-the-top, impressive Christmas light displays with over 62,000 lights.
39 Mascoma Street, Strathmore
27th November to 31st December
Every year local father and son duo put together a stunning LED light show with over 10,000 lights which are programmed to music. Neighbouring houses also usually get into the spirit putting on their own displays and lighting up most of the street.
Melbourne’s best Christmas lights are easy to find – if you know where to look.
Check out the Christmas Light search page for more of Melbourne's best Christmas displays.
If you’re looking for more local insight into Melbourne at Christmas time, feel free to contact your nearest Nelson Alexander office for a friendly chat.
Otherwise, we wish you all the best for a safe and happy festive season and look forwarding to working with you in the new year!
