Christmas River Show · Melbourne
fountains, lasers and light on the Yarra at Christmas
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The breathtaking river show returns to the Birrarung – Yarra River this Christmas!
Head to Yarra Promenade outside Crown to catch this dazzling Christmas visual display featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack.
This is a Christmas Festival event, presented by City of Melbourne in partnership with Crown.
City of Melbourne is committed to making events as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding accessibility at Christmas Festival events, please contact us.
Quick answers
When is Crown Christmas River Show?
From Fri 4 Dec 2026, until Fri 25 Dec.
Where is it?
Christmas River Show, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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