Who says you have to wait until December to enjoy roast turkey, Christmas pudding and a little festive cheer? Across Adelaide, Christmas in July is serving up cosy dinners, comedy nights, markets, live music and even a festive train ride, giving locals plenty of reasons to embrace the magic of the season in the middle of winter.
Here are our top picks!
Christmas in July at Para Hills Community Club | All July
Celebrate the magic of the festive season this winter with Para Hills Community Club’s special Christmas in July dining experience.
Enjoy a traditional two-course Christmas feast featuring Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, followed by a rich Christmas Pudding served with warm custard for $30.90 per person. This is available all month for lunch and dinner!
Where: 360-370 Bridge Rd, Para Hills West SA 5096
Price: $30.90
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Granny Flaps Christmas In July Comedy Show | July 10
Celebrate the festive season early with the Granny Flaps Christmas In July Comedy Show, a night packed with huge laughs, great company, and winter Christmas cheer!
Starring award-winning comedian Granny Flaps, known for her quick wit, hilarious storytelling, and unforgettable stage presence. She’ll be joined by Fabien Clark and Mike Klimczak who are sure to bring a fun-filled evening of stand-up comedy, festive spirit, and plenty of laughs to warm up your winter night.
Where: British Hotel Port Adelaide
Price: $25
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Christmas in July Markets | July 11
Head to Westbourne Park Uniting Church for their Christmas in July Market, featuring books, crafts & design, plants, homewares, bric-a-brac, food, and more. There will be over 20 independent market stalls, free entry, plus activities for kids and families such as The Christmas Stocking Trail.
Where: Westbourne Park Uniting Church
For more information, click here.
Christmas Party in July with Tommy Tequila | July 18
Love Christmas? Love mulled wine? Love gin? Love dancing to the biggest hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 2000s? Then Plant 4 Bowden’s Christmas Party in July is one you won’t want to miss.
All your favourite eateries will be open for dinner, and the Plant 4 Bar will be serving up spiced mulled wine, some Christmas treats and gin tastings from 36 Short Distillery throughout the evening.
Plus, DJ Tommy Tequila will be playing all the Christmas classics and all the greatest dance hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 2000s. There will also be best-dressed prizes up for grabs, so bring your best santa costume or ugly Christmas jumper.
Where: Plant 4 Bowden, Bowden SA, Australia
Price: $10
For more information, click here.
Christmas in July Market | July 25
Markets in Prospect is bringing its community together at the Enfield Community Centre for a cosy day of indoor markets, a bit of mid-year festive cheer, great food, and winter fun, all while supporting two wonderful community groups, the Prospect Lions Club and the Regency Community Men’s Shed.
The day will be packed with community spirit, including the much loved Lions BBQ sizzling away throughout the day, along with their annual Christmas Cake Drive.
Where: Enfield Community Centre
For more information, click here.
Life FM Christmas in July Gala | July 25
Life FM invites you and your loved ones to an evening of fine food and entertainment at the state-of-the-art Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, all to raise funds for our mission to connect and bring hope and life to people all across Adelaide and beyond, 24/7.
Where: Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, an IHG Hotel
Price: $190
For more information, click here.
Christmas in July Dinner Train | July 26
If you’re looking for some Christmas fun and festivities five months early, climb aboard the SteamRanger and take a journey from Mount Barker to Strathalbyn, and fully embrace the joy of the season. Chugging along for its sixth year the Christmas in July Dinner Train is bringing back all the festive magic you’ve come to know and expect from this unique standout experience.
Where: Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Rd, Mount Barker, SA 5251
Price: $129
For more information, click here.
