Yayoi Kusama in a red bodysuit, surrounded by one of her installations
Photograph: Supplied/NGV
Photograph: Supplied/NGV

Things to do in Melbourne in December

Festivals, exhibitions and plenty of fun – Melbourne is turning up the heat this month

Liv Condous
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It's official: summer has well and truly arrived, and Melbourne has delivered a red-hot line-up of activities to keep us booked and busy in December. 

In true festive style, the city has turned into a joyous hub of Christmas lights, carols and markets. Melbourne's official Christmas Festival is running until December 25, and there's plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy. The city's theatres have gotten into the spirit too, with A Christmas Carol, F Christmas, A Very Naughty Christmas and Love Actually? A Musical Parody all showing.

Music lovers are spoiled for choice: local legend Dom Dolla is playing two huge shows, while Beyond the Valley and NYE on the Hill will keep partygoers dancing well into the new year. Plus, the Moonlight Cinema is in full swing, a beer garden has popped up in Ringwood and the NGV's blockbuster summer exhibition Yayoi Kusama will open mid-month. 

Phew, is it getting hot in here, or is it just us? Stay cool and we'll see you out there.

Feeling festive? Here's where to see Christmas lights across the city and where to buy a real Christmas tree in Melbourne.

Or hit the road and explore the state

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