Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Melbourne’s jolliest pop-up experience. Sugar Republic’s Christmasland is back in it’s original Fitzroy location and this season has been transformed into a celebration of Christmas joy through 10 immersive festive spaces sure to delight Christmas enthusiasts of any age. Even the grinchiest Christmas-phobes couldn’t help but feel the festive spirit.

Step through the golden tinsel curtains into a magical pink forest. Play a game of memory featuring all the best toys of the 80’s before writing a letter to Santa Claus and hand delivering it to his cosy and festive living room inside a life-size gingerbread house. Catch your best boomie jumping out of an overside jack-in-a-box after reading some cracking Christmas cracker jokes in a giant Christmasland advent calendar.

Live your real life Charlie in the Chocolate Factory dream as you slide into a pool of giant pink and white marshmallows while indulging in some festive confectionary on a trip down Candy Cane Lane with candy cane walls and a giant peppermint ball bit.

Spin the Christmasland naughty and nice wheel to find out which list you are on this year. Don’t fret if you’re on the naughty list as you can get the chance to enter the naughty rooms  kissing booth and share a festive smooch under the mistletoe, as well as capturing your naughty mug-shot.

Capture the perfect Christmas photos for your instagram feed in front of lots of whimsical backdrops including a giant Christmas card, a fluffy Grinch wall, ski lift and an elfie shelfie. Catch the falling snow in a human sized snow globe and be dazzled in Tinseltown.

End your experience at Mrs Claus Milk Bar where you can enjoy a lolly milkshake of your choice with classic Aussie lollies, most popularly recommended is a Tim Tam shake topped with whipped cream and candy shakes.

Of course, Christmas is nothing without Santa, so you will be able to find him at Christmasland every day. You might see him hanging out in his living room at the gingerbread cottage, on his throne in Candy Cane Lane or even in the ball pit. Wherever he is, Santa will be happy to talk about your Christmas list and join you for a quick photoshoot.

Christmasland is aimed at grown-ups, but there is no age restriction as long as you love Christmas. Find it at 379 Smith Street, Fitzroy until Monday 23rd of December. Book your tickets here.

If you’re looking for something a little less festive to do this festive season check out Smash Splash Melbourne.

379 Smith Street

Fitzroy, VIC 3065

10 Nov – 23 Dec