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Here are the best Christmas events happening this holiday season

Getting into the Christmas spirit? We’ve rounded up the most feel-good festive events happening across Australia this holiday season.

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Santa’s Magical Kingdom
The magic of Christmas is well and truly alive at this Perth event; creating a wonderland that’s full of festive cheer. Santa’s Magical Kingdom comes complete with a walk-through wonderland, snow land, craft village (where you can make your own Christmas decorations), gingerbread land, interactive writing area and storytelling corner with Mrs Claus. Plus, there are rides for the whole family to enjoy. Book tickets.

Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
Combining all the best qualities of humour, acrobatics and heartfelt emotion, this production sees the renowned Cirque du Soleil return to its origins. Plus, it’s a spectacle the whole family can enjoy this holiday season. Book tickets.

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Carols in the Cathedral
As Australia’s oldest continuously existing musical organisation, the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic is more than equipped to host a Christmas event of this stature. Catch their enchanting carols and orchestra combo at St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne. Book tickets.

Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight
This spectacular event will sprinkle some festive magic over one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues this Christmas for its 79th annual event, helping to raise money to support the fantastic work of Vision Australia. Book tickets.

The Adventures of Peter Pan & Tinker Bell
Brought to us by Bonnie Lythgoe Productions – Australia’s biggest family musical panto producer – The Adventures of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell features top Aussie performers, glittering sets, stunning effects and the endearing fairy tale we all know and love. The perfect family event for Christmas? We’d say so! Book tickets.

St Petersburgh Ballet 
The iconic ballet company will perform Swan Lake and Nutcracker across Melbourne and Sydney this December. Christmas storytelling doesn’t come more breathtaking than this. Book tickets.

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A Very Kranksy Christmas
These dysfunctional sisters take family get-togethers to a new level. With their unusual array of instruments from cheese grater to toilet brush, tuba to musical saw, the musical sisters let host what could well be your kookiest Christmas party yet. Book tickets.

SantaLand
Don’t miss out on this magical Christmas event in NSW all throughout December. Expect carnival rides, a crystal-clear ice rink, an entire enchanted Christmas village, Santa’s Candy Cane Lane, a toy land, snow pit and loads more, including an amazing Christmas Parade. Book tickets.

A Dickensian Christmas
This festive season, acclaimed actor Tama Matheson brings to life the timeless characters who have tugged at the heartstrings of readers of all ages, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Charles Dickens. Book tickets.

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RocKwiz Live! Christmas Show
The RocKwiz Christmas extravaganza is back with all the festive trimmings. True to tradition, contestants on the night will be drawn from the audience and the soundtrack will be a mix of iconic Christmas songs and musical treats from the last year. Book tickets.

Myer Carols In The City
Back for a fourth year of carols and cheer for a great cause, this year’s performers include Guy Sebastian, Paulini, Mark Vincent and loads more. Don’t miss it in Sydney on 16 December. Book tickets.

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Article updated on 12/12 to correct Myer Carols In The City is in Sydney not Melbourne.