Craft Lasting Family Traditions and Memories at the QVB This Christmas

This article has been produced in partnership with Vicinity Centres and QVB.

One of the most exciting things about Christmas as an adult is the accompanying sense of nostalgia and tradition. The season’s magic isn’t only found in the yuletide practices you grew up with—it’s also in the new ones you create yourself.

Whether you grew up visiting the three-storey Queen Victoria Building Christmas tree every year or not, it’s never too late to visit one of Sydney’s most iconic city landmarks a part of your festive schedule.

Perhaps it’s a day out with Nan, crossing gifts off your list, followed by a high tea or coffee. Or maybe it’s about forming new memories and traditions with the kids, taking them for a visit to Haigh’s for a chocolate surprise they’ll remember long after the last treat is unwrapped.  

Whoever you bring along, the timeless elegance and historical grandeur of the QVB is the ideal destination to get you in the holiday spirit.

Make the most of your trip to the QVB by checking out the festive event schedule. With the grand unveiling of the centre’s beloved Christmas tree and decorations on November 8, enjoy a light and sound show every two hours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.

For something extra special, time your visit with one of the QVB’s music and choir performances on selected dates throughout November and December. There’s nothing quite like the sound of classic carols filling the halls to make you feel the season’s magic.

If you’d like to delve even deeper into this iconic building’s historical value, be sure to line your visit up with one of the Christmas-themed history tours, which take you on a journey to uncover the hidden secrets of the Queen Victoria Building with a special stop at the tree to talk about the inspiration behind the design, decorations and other fun facts.

If you treasure the experience of shopping for those you love, a trip to the QVB is a pure delight, especially during the Christmas season.

Offering artisan stores you won’t find anywhere else, the shopping experience is a world away from the disconnected ritual of shopping online. Sample spritzes of fine fragrances from British perfumers Penhaligon’s before exploring the elegant writing implements at Pen Ultimate (and perhaps find one perfect for writing that wish list for Santa).

Swing by Gewurzhaus for delicious spices for the foodie in your life before finishing up browsing delicate jewels at Les Nereides Paris. And don’t forget to get yourself a meticulously handcrafted cocoa delight from Koko Black while you’re there. 

To enhance the Christmas shopping experience, QVB will be operating with extended seasonal opening hours and a gift-wrapping service. Feel like you’re in a Christmas movie yet? 

Wrap up a memorable day by soaking up the opulent surrounds of The Tea Room QVB in the company of Father Christmas himself. A beloved tradition, book in for a magical and memorable High Tea with Santa, perfect for the little ones (and the young at heart). 

Rest your weary feet whilst feasting on a Christmas-themed traditional high tea, then snap a keepsake photo with Santa as a memento of a day well spent. 

This Christmas, a visit to the Queen Victoria Building offers the chance to slow down, shop thoughtfully and create lasting memories surrounded by a truly magical setting.