A Festive Season Full of Magic, Markets, Music & Moments
This Christmas, Bridge Road is transforming into a vibrant festive precinct, bringing colour, creativity, music and community spirit to one of Melbourne’s most iconic retail and dining destinations.
With artisan markets, Christmas carollers, Santa appearances, festive photo moments, precinct-wide decorations, and more than 400 local businesses celebrating the season, Bridge Road is the perfect place to shop, dine, explore and soak up the Christmas atmosphere.
Whether you’re browsing for the perfect gift, meeting friends for a long lunch, or enjoying a family day out — Christmas on Bridge Road has something for everyone.
The 5m Christmas Tree – Lighting Up Bridge Road
Our stunning five-metre Christmas Tree has returned to the precinct, installed outside the historic Town Hall.
Wrapped in twinkling lights and festive decorations, it’s the perfect photo backdrop and a magical beacon welcoming visitors to Bridge Road.
The tree will light up as soon as final approval is received from the City of Yarra — keep an eye on our socials for the announcement!
Christmas Artisan Market at Citizens Park
Saturday 6 December | 9:00am – 2:30pm
Presented by the Bridge Road Traders Association
The much-loved Christmas Artisan Market has found a new home right here in Richmond — bringing 100+ artisan stallholders, live entertainment, Santa appearances, family activities, and handcrafted Christmas treasures to Citizens Park.
Discover jewellery, homewares, art, festive décor, clothing, design pieces, handmade gifts and more — plus enjoy all the food, coffee and sweet treats just steps away on Bridge Road.
Dogs are welcome too (because… Richmond 🐾).
Christmas Carollers
Across select weekends in December, Christmas carollers will fill Bridge Road with festive music — bringing joy to shoppers, diners and families throughout the precinct.
Catch them outside key locations, popping up between retailers, restaurants and cafés.
Santa Selfie Spots
Bring the family (and the dog!) for free Christmas photos with our Santa Selfie Backdrops.
Find them positioned along Bridge Road for the perfect festive photo moment.
Shop Local This Christmas
With 400+ retailers, restaurants, cafés, bars, fitness studios, beauty services and specialty stores, Bridge Road offers Christmas gifts for:
• Style lovers 👗
• Homewares enthusiasts 🏡
• Beauty & self-care fans 💆♀️
• Foodies & coffee lovers ☕
• Kids, families & four-legged friends 🐾
• Hard-to-buy-for friends (we’ve got plenty of ideas!)
Browse boutique fashion, décor, gifts, gourmet food, health & wellness services, vintage finds and more — all within one vibrant destination.
Eat, Drink & Celebrate
Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy the 90+ restaurants, cafés and bars along Bridge Road representing 35+ global cuisines.
Whether it’s a festive brunch, a team lunch, a catch-up with friends or date night, you’ll find something for every taste and budget — from Turkish to Thai, Japanese to Italian, Middle Eastern to modern Australian.
Christmas on Bridge Road is for Everyone
This year’s celebrations bring together:
• Families looking for Christmas fun
• Shoppers seeking unique gifts
• Food and coffee lovers
• Dog-friendly crowds (yes, we love them)
• Visitors exploring Richmond
• Locals supporting local businesses
There’s no better place to celebrate the season.
Join us on Bridge Road this Christmas
With markets, music, food, shopping, photo moments and festive installations, Bridge Road is ready to shine this Christmas.
Follow us on Instagram @bridgerd.richmond for event updates, Christmas surprises, and all the festive inspiration.