11 Christmas Church Services in Melbourne 2025
Melbourne’s churches are the heart of the festive season, offering a variety of meaningful Christmas church services to suit all preferences.
Whether you’re drawn to traditional liturgies, candlelit gatherings, or family-friendly events, this guide will help you plan for both Christmas Eve services and Christmas Day services across Melbourne.
Related reading: Christmas in Melbourne: Festive Fun for Everyone
Where to Attend Christmas Eve Church in Melbourne
1. St Paul’s Cathedral, Anglican Church, Melbourne
With an Anglican congregation, St Paul’s is an iconic location for Christmas church worship. Their Christmas church service program includes:
- Christmas Eve Church Service, Wed 24 Dec:
- 3:00 PM: Children’s Christmas Service
- 6:00 PM: Christmas Carols Service
- 9:00 PM: The First Eucharist of Christmas
- 11:00 PM: Midnight Mass
- Christmas Day Service, Thur 25 Dec 2025:
- 8:00 AM: Holy Communion with Carols
- 10:00 AM: Christmas Choral Eucharist
- 1:00 PM: Chinese Christmas Day Services
Services are also broadcast online, ensuring everyone can join this cherished Melbourne tradition
Visit St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne, Flinders Street, Melbourne
St Paul’s Christmas Celebration with Victoria Chorale
Join in the celebration of Christmas as Victoria Chorale performs the charming Messe de Minuit Pour Noël (Midnight Mass for Christmas).
- Sat 13 Dec 2025, 5pm
- Book tickets here.
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents Carols in the Cathedral
RMP presents its ever-popular “Carols in the Cathedral” – Melbourne’s premier concerts of traditional Christmas music, carols, and readings, in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Fri 19 Dec • 8.30pm
- Sat 20 Dec • 2.00pm
- Sat 20 Dec • 7.00pm
- Book tickets here.
Find more at St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne.
Read about our visit to St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne: Victoria’s Most Visited Sacred Site
2. Scots’ Church, Presbyterian, Collins Street
Scots’ Church celebrates the season with an inspiring mix of music and tradition:
- Handel’s Messiah Performance (free):
- Friday 19th December 2025, 7.30 pm
- Christmas Church Service of Nine Lessons and Carols:
- Sunday 21st December, 11 am
- Christmas Eve Church Service:
- 11:30 PM: Candlelit Evening Service
- Christmas Day Church Service:
- 10:00 AM: Morning Worship celebrating the birth of Christ
The church is open for public visits on weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm. During December, they have a very small nativity scene on display behind glass in the entrance to the church.
Tip: barista made coffee is available to all Sunday service goers, by donation.
Visit SCOTS CHURCH, Corner of Collins Street & Russell Street, Melbourne
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3. St Michael’s Uniting Church, Collins St
St Michael’s Uniting Church offers a festive and welcoming approach to the holiday season:
- Christmas Day Church Service:
- 9:00 AM: Christmas Day worship
- Watch the service online.
Visit St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
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4. St Patrick’s Cathedral, Catholic, East Melbourne
This stunning cathedral is the perfect setting for a traditional Christmas church service:
- Advent Carol Service, Sun 21 Dec 2025:
- 3:00 PM (Join the renowned choir of St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne for their 51st Advent Carol Service, featuring traditional carols and stunning motets.)
- Christmas Eve Service 2025:
- 6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM (with Carols from 7:30 PM)
- Midnight Mass (with Carols from 11:30 PM)
- Christmas Day Services 2025:
- 8:00 AM
- 9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM (Solemnity of Christmas Day Mass)
All Masses will be live-streamed and televised. Visitors are encouraged to see the nativity scene inside the Cathedral.
Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral at Christmas, 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne
Read our review; Visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne
5. St Francis, Roman Catholic, Lonsdale Street
St. Francis’ Church is hosting its annual festival of prayers, readings, and carols. The event invites the community to engage in this celebration of the Christmas season.
Christmas Church times:
- Monday Mass 22 Dec 2025:
- 7:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM and 5:00PM
- Morning Prayer at 8:00AM
- Tuesday 23 Dec 2025:
- 7:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM and 5:00PM
- Morning Prayer at 8:00AM
- Evening Prayer 6:00PM
- Christmas Eve Mass:
- 7:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM
- Morning Prayer at 8:00AM
- 6:00PM Christmas Vigil Mass
- Midnight Mass with carols from 11:00PM
- Christmas Day Mass:
- 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM and 4:30PM
- Evening Prayer at 5:30PM, church closes at 6:00PM
- Fri 26 Dec 2025:
- 8:00AM, 12:30PM and 5:30PM
- No Novena 12:00PM
Visit St. Francis’ Church, 326 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
6. Wesley Uniting Church, Melbourne
Wesley Church offers a welcoming and festive atmosphere in the heart of the city:
- Sunday 21 Dec 2025: 6:00 PM: Christmas Carols Service
- Christmas Eve Service: 9:00 PM: Carols, Candles, and Communion
- Christmas Day Service: 10:00 AM: Celebrating the Incarnation!
Visit Wesley Uniting Church, 130 Lonsdale Street, between Russell and Exhibition Streets
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7. Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne
Collins Street Baptist Church invites you to celebrate the season with thoughtful reflections and beautiful music:
- Sunday, 7th December 2025:
- 10:30 AM: The Second Sunday of Advent – The Songs of Resistance
- 2.30 PM The People’s Messiah – Essendon Choral Society and Melbourne Opera
- Sunday, 14th December 2025:
- 10:30 AM: The Third Sunday of Advent – The Silence, interrupted
- Sunday, 21st December 2025:
- 10:30 AM: The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Service of Carols and Readings
- (Featuring a brass quartet from the Australian National Academy of Music)
- 10:30 AM: The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Service of Carols and Readings
- Christmas Day, 25th December:
- 9:30 AM: Service of Celebration – Love is Born!
Visit Collins Street Baptist Church, 174 Collins Street, Melbourne
8. CrossCulture Church, Melbourne
With services available in English, Mandarin, and online, CrossCulture Church offers something for everyone this Christmas. Don’t miss the Christmas lunch on Christmas Day, a wonderful opportunity to share the festive spirit!
- Sunday, 14th December 2025:
- 9:30 AM: Christmas Carol Service (Auditorium & Online)
- 10:45 AM: Chinese Congregation Worship Service
- 11:15 AM: Christmas Carol Service (Auditorium)
- 5:30 PM: Chapel Service
- Sunday, 21st December 2025:
- 9:30 AM: Christmas Advent Service (Auditorium & Online)
- 10:45 AM: Chinese Congregation Worship Service
- 11:15 AM: Christmas Advent Service (Auditorium)
- 5:30 PM: Chapel Service
- Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December:
- 7:00 PM: Christmas Eve Service & Supper (Chapel & Online)
- Christmas Day, Thursday 25th December:
- 9:30 AM: Christmas Day Service (Auditorium & Online)
- 12:00 PM: Christmas Lunch (Chapel Hall)
- Sunday, 28th December:
- 9:30 AM: End-of-Year Service (Auditorium & Online)
- 10:45 AM: Chinese Congregation Worship Service
- 11:15 AM: End-of-Year Service (Auditorium)
- 5:30 PM: Chapel Service
- 7:00 PM: Dinner (Chapel Hall)
Visit CrossCulture Church, 333 Swanston Street, on the corner of Swanston and Little Lonsdale Streets, with disabled access available from both streets.
9. St Augustine’s Parish, Melbourne
St Augustine’s Parish invites you to join them in celebrating the birth of the Saviour this Christmas with two special Masses:
- Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December:
- 6:30 PM: Christmas Eve Mass
- Christmas Day, Thursday 25th December:
- 10:30 AM: Christmas Day Mass
Visit St Augustine’s Parish, 635-653 Bourke Street
Tip: visit St Augustine’s during December to see their large nativity scene out the front.
10. Crossway Baptist Church, Burwood East
Crossway offers a festive and welcoming approach to the holiday season. Church services are held throughout the week leading up to Christmas, featuring carols and uplifting messages. Visit their website for more details on times and themes.
- Christmas at Crossway Festival & Show:
- 20 – 21 December 2025: Includes family-friendly activities like kids’ crafts, food trucks, and live music.
- Christmas Church Services:
- Christmas Eve 24 December – 6:00PM
- Christmas Day 25 December – 9:00AM
Visit Crossway Baptist Church, 2 Vision Drive, Burwood East
11. Local Parish Churches
It’s worth checking with your local parish, even if you don’t visit throughout the year. Across Melbourne, many parish churches offer welcoming Christmas Eve services and joyful Christmas Day services. These often include carols and reflections for the community to enjoy.
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