December is arguably the best month of the year. Summer is here, the festive calendar is ramping up, and out-of-office replies begin to trickle in.
Across the country, year-end festivals, twilight markets, pop-up galleries and open-air performances take over parks, rooftops and coastal venues. Everything feels brighter, warmer, and a little bit more fun.
Whether you’re 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’ve rounded up everything happening across Australia this month.
NSW
Frank Green is opening its first official store at Westfield Bondi Junction. On Saturday December 6, 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’s, and enjoy free monogramming on all purchases, all weekend.
On Saturday December 6, Libertine Parfumerie invites you to a festive in-store celebration at their Paddington boutique, honouring the launch of Penhaligon’s enchanting Christmas Collection. Stop by between 10am and 1pm for complimentary coffee and matcha, Sweet Splits cookies and Penhaligon’s fragrance samples.
Panerai'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.
Henrietta has opened in Bondi, bringing the brand’s signature charcoal chicken and modern Middle Eastern flavours to the beach. Reservations available here.
Darling Square will spotlight an exciting lineup of light installations, free family activities and entertainment from 6 to 21 December. You can view the full festive program here.
The Tropic, the 280-seat restaurant located within the newly-launched Terrigal Pavilion, has opened its doors on the NSW Central Coast.
VIC
Panerai'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.
The Nutcracker is returning to Melbourne for Christmas, with performances from December 11 - 23 at the Princess Theatre. Tickets available here.
QLD
Lady Gaga is bringing the Mayhem tour to Brisbane, with a performance on December 9 at Suncorp Stadium.
See Oprah In Conversation with Oprah Winfrey herself back in Australia, and bringing her wisdom to Brisbane on December 8. More details here.
Spilt Milk is returning to the Gold Coast on 14 December. We've rounded up all the important details here.
WA
Subi Night Market returns each Saturday, bringing street food and live music from 5–9pm all season long.
Lotterywest Films returns to the Somerville Auditorium, transforming the space into Perth’s most atmospheric outdoor cinema. Plan your visit with the full program here.
Spilt Milk is hitting Perth on 7 December at Claremont Showground. We've rounded up all the important details here.
TAS
Tasmania'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. More details here.
