Loads of great last minute gift ideas for Christmas

Everyone wishes Christmas could last a little longer, right? That’s why we believe event tickets are the perfect present for your loved ones this holiday season.

Whether you surprise them with tickets to see their favourite band, the best seats at the theatre, a season pass to see their sports team of choice of a family pass for the latest, must-see attraction, you can see their excitement last way beyond 25 December.

So if you’re topping up the present or looking for some last minute ideas, we’ve rounded up some great gift ideas for Christmas.

Oh and don’t forget, if you buy two tickets they’re morally obliged to take you with them!

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If they love going to gigs

Human Nature
Human Nature will swap the bright lights of Las Vegas for the home comforts of Oz next February, as they return with one of their biggest headline tours for some time. Be there as they bring their Ultimate Jukebox tour back home.

Green Day
The legendary punks return to Oz in support of their 12th full-length, Revolution Radio. Still leading the charge for punk rock the world over, the California trio are fired up and still top of their game.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Kicking off in Hobart on Friday 13 January, Nick Cave &The Bad Seeds are bringing their biggest and boldest production ever to Oz in 2017 following the release of Skeleton Tree.

Adele
The woman of the hour, Adele will make her first ever trip down under next year. With the majority of tickets sold out, there remain VIP packages available, along with availability for her hotly-anticipated shows in Perth and Brisbane.

The Avalanches
Melbourne electro pioneers The Avalanches will be making their highly anticipated comeback this January, with headline shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for the first time in over a decade!

Alexisonfire
Canadian post-hardcore pioneers, Alexisonfire, return to headline venues across Oz in a matter of weeks now. Plus, they bring a stellar support lineup featuring The Getaway Plan, Behind Crimson Eyes and The Dirty Nil.

For more gigs, head straight to our concerts page.

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If they love the theatre

Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical has been stunning theatre-goers the world over with a story inspired by the magnificent Roald Dahl soundtracked by music and lyrics by Perth’s very own Tim Minchin. Perfect for pairs, families or groups!

The Book of Mormon
We can’t wait for this award-winning musical to finally arrive in Oz; opening in Melbourne next January. Brought to us by the hilarious minds behind South Park and Avenue Q, so you’re guaranteed uncontrollable laughs.

My Fair Lady
Celebrating the beloved original, Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady is currently showing in Melbourne before returning to Sydney in 2017, with an outstanding cast under the direction of Julie Andrews.

Ladies in Black
Tim Finn’s glorious new musical is written by Carolyn Burns and directed by Simon Phillips, all based on the Madeleine St John’s novel, The Women In Black. Set in Sydney, 1959, we follow young, book-smart Lisa and her coming-of-age tale.

Circus 1903
The golden age of the circus is celebrated here like never before. Brought to us by the producers of the world’s biggest magic show (The Illusionists), they’ve teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse to bring this circus spectacle to life.

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots has sprinkled some serious sass over Australia’s theatre scene and now it’s sashaying its way into Sydney from April 2017. We suggest taking the most glamorous person you know.

The Play That Goes Wrong
The UK’s Olivier Award-winning theatre company Mischief Theatre is bringing its comedy masterpiece The Play That Goes Wrong to Australia for the first time from February next year. This is a one-of-a-kind, comic masterpiece!

For all musicals and more, head to our arts and theatre page.

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If they love to laugh at the comedy

Melbourne International Comedy Festival
After celebrating its 30th year in 2016, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is gearing up for another month-long stretch in Victoria. Showcasing another amazing program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, TV, radio and visual arts, there’s sure to be an event to impress someone with this Christmas.

Sam Simmons
This Aussie funny man has been unstoppable since winning Best Comedy Show at both the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2015, and now he’s coming back to Oz with various stand-up shows. He’s quirky, hilarious and a little absurd.

Daniel Sloss
Don’t miss the brilliant new show from Scotland’s internationally-acclaimed and award-winning comedian. At just 26 Daniel has sold out 9 consecutive Edinburgh Fringes and tours extensively throughout UK, Europe, Australasia and USA; we can’t wait to have him in Oz!

Ruby Wax
In her latest comedy show offering, Sane New World, the queen of acerbic asides provides a tour of the human brain in a show that’s part comedy, part group therapy session.

For all stand-up shows, head straight to our comedy page.

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If they love live sport

Clipsal 500
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide is a guaranteed thrill for those that love motor racing. Packing in action, adrenaline and, of course, supercars, these tickets will be a surefire hit with sports lovers.

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Four big days means four big ways to enjoy the one big motorsport event of the year. Each action-fuelled day is dedicated to an exciting and different aspect of the event, so there’s something new for every fan of the track.

For all action-packed events, head straight to our sports page.