Christmas in July Festival
Christmas in July is returning to The Rocks this winter, bringing snowflakes, raclette, mulled wine and plenty of European festive vibes.
Overview
Christmas in July is returning to The Rocks this winter for the first time since 2019 — and it's set to be a dazzling winter wonderland. From Friday, July 11–Sunday, July 20, the ten-day festival will bring a twinkling festive village inspired by traditional European Christmas markets to the streets of the historic harbourside precinct, replete with fairy-lit laneways, towering nutcrackers, a pine forest and the scent of fondue wafting through cobblestone streets awash with snowfall. Plus, it's free to enter.
The star attraction is Snow Lane — a dreamy trail lined with real pine trees and fluttering snow machines, glowing wooden chalets and thousands of fairy lights. Add in a stacked program of live music and festive editions of The Rocks Jazz Sessions on Thursday nights, and you'll feel like you're on the streets of Vienna or Strasbourg.
In keeping with the traditions of European Christmas markets, you'll find plenty of soul-warming food at Christmas in July — over 20 pop-up eateries will be slinging cold-weather classics like bubbling raclette and Austrian schnitzels, as well as desserts like cinnamon scrolls, crêpes and sugar-dusted waffles. You can also keep warm with spicy, citrusy mulled wine and hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows and whipped cream.
If you need a breather between bites, be sure to explore the artisan market — here, you'll find snow globes, handmade ceramics, woolly winter wear and pantry items that'll keep the après-ski vibes going at home.
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