Make 2026 your year of French! Enrol Before 15 December and Enjoy $75 OFF Session 1, 2026
Make 2026 your year of French! Enrol Before 15 December and Enjoy $75 OFF Session 1, 2026
We are delighted to share that our 2025 Christmas Market will be held at the iconic Abbotsford Convent again this year! Join us on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November to experience the atmosphere of a French market in Melbourne.
After the incredible success of last year’s market, which welcomed a vibrant community of vendors and visitor, we are excited to make this
year’s celebration even more magical.
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Early Bird - Sold out
General Admission - $9
Concession - $7
Member - $5
Free admission for children under 12
Tickets can also be purchased at the market entrance on the day.
Curious about learning French? Join us for a free 30-minute French taster session designed especially for complete beginners.
- Saturday 22 November: 11am, 2pm
- Sunday 23 November: 1pm
The Alliance Française de Melbourne is proud to be part of Melbourne's vibrant cultural scene. With Christmas coming, now it's the perfect time to support art and culture.
How? Buy tickets to our French Christmas Raffle, raising funds for our not-for-profit organisation.. and enter the draw to win amazing
prizes!
Fuel creativity: your ticket purchase directly supports art and culture and will contribute towards the
creation of cultural and community events for all Melburnians.
Mark your diary now: tickets are available online from 20 November to 9 December 2025. Winners will be announced and notified by 6:30pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
1 ticket for $6 | 2 tickets for $12 | 3 tickets for $16 ($5.33 per ticket)
5 for $25 ($5 per ticket) | 10 for $45 ($4.50 per ticket)
1st Prize: The Ultimate Staycation Experience in Melbourne (value: $1,878)
Enjoy two nights’ accommodation at the luxurious Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, complete with daily breakfast for two at No35 Restaurant. Immerse yourself in the magic of Anastasia: The Musical at the iconic Regent Theatre, and savour a classic French dining experience for two at French Saloon.
2nd Prize: Cheese Making and Delicious Dining (value: $1,060)
Discover the art of cheesemaking with two tickets to the ‘Beyond Home Cheesemaking' - a one-day class at The Cheese School in Castlemaine, operated by Long Paddock Cheese. After your cheesemaking adventure, enjoy a delicious meal with a dining voucher for two at Boomtown Winery & Bistro.
3rd Prize: Fabulous Jazz, Risqué Cabaret and Exceptional French Cuisine (value: $658)
Experience a chic French-inspired evening for two with premium tickets to Blanc de Blanc, the raucous cabaret bursting with circus,
comedy, and risqué glamour. Continue the night at the Paris Cat Jazz Club, then indulge in a sumptuous meal for two at 7 Alfred, home of
the exceptional steak frites.
The raffle is only open to 18+, residents of Victoria.
Find all the Terms & Conditions
below.
Alongside the market, we're thrilled to bring you a weekend full of entertainment: Santa visits, live
music performances, a paw parade, and French classes!
Booking is essential for taster classes (links below).
🎄 Saturday 22 November
🎄 Sunday 23 November
In partnership with La Grande Récré
French preschool
🎄 Saturday 22 November
🎄 Sunday 23 November
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This year, we’re excited to partner with The University of Melbourne and students from the Master of Design and Production (Graphic Design) program to create the visuals for our 2025 Christmas Market.
A big thank you to all eight talented students and their lecturer, Marion, for their incredible support of the market.
Meet Hannah, this year’s winning designer, below!
Bonjour! I’m Hannah Dong, a graphic designer specialising in packaging and delivery design with a strong focus on sustainability. I also create product graphics and campaign identities that bring fresh, practical, and visually engaging ideas to life. Currently, I am completing my Master of Graphic Design at the University of Melbourne. I graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2019 with a major in Apparel and Textile Design, and since then I have worked as a graphic designer with KeepCool Bags LLC. I am passionate about design as a tool for meaningful communication and lasting impact.
If you’d like to connect, you can reach me at hannahgraphic@outlook.com
Let's take a look at last year's Christmas Market which attracted more than 5,000 visitors over the two days, with over 35 stallholders showcasing their unique products and services.
We put together an extensive communication plan to spread the word about the event. We used our website, social media platforms, newsletters, advertising campaigns, media and influencers, and even radio. This outreach helped us create a vibrant and festive atmosphere enjoyed by all attending.
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