Christmas is almost here, and Estonian communities across Australia are ready to celebrate with singing, Santa and shared tables. The Gold Coast has now joined the festive map — see the full list of celebrations below.
Check the list below to find the celebration nearest to you and learn more.
When is Santa coming to town to party?
Adelaide – 7 December 2025 at 2 pm
Brisbane – 7 December 2025 at 10 am
Gold Coast – 14 December 2025 at 9.30 am
Melbourne – 6 December 2025 at 2 pm
Perth – 7 December 2025 at 3 pm
Sydney – 7 December 2025 at 1 pm
Adelaide
Baltic Christmas Markets at the Adelaide Estonian House
📅 Sunday, 30 November 2025 | 🕚 11 am – 3 pm
📍 Estonian House, 200 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
The Baltic Council of South Australia will again host its popular Baltic Christmas Markets, showcasing community produce, handicrafts and Baltic goods. Stalls will fill the hall at Estonian House, with food and drinks available and the bar open.
Stall bookings: $15 per table.
To apply, contact Martin Kurvits at balticcouncilofsa[at]gmail.com or call 0414 786 536.
Christmas Party at the Adelaide Estonian House
📅 Sunday 7 December 2025 | 🕑 2 pm – 5 pm
📍 Estonian House, 200 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
A relaxed afternoon to gather with friends, enjoy Estonian food and share the Christmas spirit.
Program highlights
- Traditional Estonian meal (pork, blood sausages and more)
- Coffee & cake table
- Kids Activity Corner and free presents for children under 12
- Choir Hapukoor performance
- Christmas hamper raffle
Tickets
Tickets $20 adults | $10 youth (12–17) | Free for children under 12
Bookings: TryBooking link
Read more: Estonians in Adelaide Facebook page
Brisbane
Christmas Party at the Latvian Hall
📅 Sunday 7 December 2025 | 🕙 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Latvian Hall, 24 Church Avenue, Woolloongabba QLD
The Brisbane Estonian community invites you to a joyful morning of songs, dancing and festive tastes. Performances by Folkroos and children’s singing. Santa will visit, and Estonian Christmas dishes will be shared.
Program highlights
- Folk dance group Folkroos and children’s performances
- Visit from Santa
- Estonian Christmas flavours
- Real Christmas tree
To ensure every child receives a gift, please email children’s names by 1 December to maili.andre[at]gmail.com.
Tickets
Tickets $15 adults | $5 children
Payment to Brisbane Estonian Playgroup: BSB 633000 | ACC 151875358
Read more: Brisbane Estonian Society Facebook page
Gold Coast
Playgroup Christmas Party
📅 Sunday, 14 December 2025 | 🕤 9.30 am
📍 Varsity Lakes Community Centre, 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
Everyone is invited to the Gold Coast Estonian Christmas Party — a morning of traditional Estonian Christmas food, familiar carols and shared celebration. Jõuluvana (Santa) will join the fun with a sack full of gifts for the children.
Program highlights
- Delicious Estonian Christmas food and cakes
- Santa visit
- Singing of Estonian Christmas songs
- Family-friendly games and activities
To receive a gift, children are encouraged to recite a poem, sing, dance, or offer a curtsey or bow — just as Estonian tradition calls for. Santa is looking forward to this.
Tickets
Family ticket: $30 | Each child’s Christmas gift: $10
Bookings close: 5 December 2025
Tickets: www.eestilapsed.com.au/osalustasu
Read more: Gold Coast Estonian Society Facebook page
Melbourne
Christmas Party at the Melbourne Estonian House
📅 Saturday 6 December 2025 | 🕑 2 pm – 6 pm
📍 Melbourne Estonian House, 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055
The final Christmas celebration at Melbourne Estonian House promises music, performances and a festive feast.
Program highlights
- Children’s performances for Santa and the crowd
- Choir Kodu Kaja and folk dancers Eiderattad
- Estonian Christmas carols
- Raffles and festive drinks
- Christmas feast — buffet lunch with roast pork, sauerkraut and more.
Tickets
Free – members and children under 18 (with 2024–25 membership)
$45 – non-member adults | $20 – non-member children (3–12 years)
**These tickets sold out quickly, but you can waitlist using the link below. No tickets at the door.
Waitlist: Humanitix link
Read more: Melbourne Estonian Society Facebook page
Perth
EstWest Christmas in the Swan Valley
📅 Sunday 7 December 2025 | 🕙 3 pm – 9 pm
📍 Abbey’s, 8691 West Swan Road, Henley Brook WA 8691
EstWest brings the Estonian Christmas spirit to the Swan Valley, Western Australia, with a buffet dinner, music, Santa and outdoor fun.
Program highlights
- Trivia, Christmas Bingo and kids’ temporary tattoos
- Ice cream truck dessert
- Foam party (weather permitting)
- Santa’s visit and gifts for children
- MC Jono with interactive games
Tickets
Tickets (early-bird until 18 Nov): Adults $50 | Kids (2–14) $10 | Seniors $25
From 19 Nov: Adults $60 | Kids $12 | Seniors $30 | Under 2 free
Sales close 30 November.
Book: TryBooking link
Read more: EstWest Facebook page
Sydney
Christmas Markets at the Sydney Estonian House
📅 Sunday, 23 November 2025 | 🕚 10 am – 3 pm
📍 Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Sydney Estonian House will again host its popular Christmas Markets, showcasing Estonian produce, handmade gifts and gingerbread treats.
Stall bookings: $25 per table. Book your table here: Trybooking link
Pre-order bread and gingerbread dough here: Trybooking link
Christmas Lunch at the Sydney Estonian House
📅 Sunday, 7 December 2025 | 🕐 1 pm – 4 pm
📍 Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Estonian Society of Sydney invites everyone to its traditional Christmas lunch — expect festive company, amazing performances, children’s activities, and the arrival of Santa.
Program highlights
- Estonian Christmas meal and celebration
- Performances by Kooskõlas, Virmalised, kids and more
- Children’s corner with face painting and games
- Guests from Estonia, music and sing-along.
Tickets unfortunately sold out (sold out since September, so better get in early next year!). No tickets at the door.
Read more: Estonian Society of Sydney Facebook page
Missed out?
If your event is missing, please email us at news(at)eesti.org.au to have it included.
