Always Live: End of the Line Frankston 

From 4pm
Playne Street, Frankston

Set times

Teaming up with Metro Trains for a third year to present End of The Line, ALWAYS LIVE is coming to Frankston on the night of Frankston's Christmas Festival. 

In partnership with Frankston City Council, ALWAYS LIVE will be taking over Playne Street for an afternoon of guitar-driven goodness thanks to Melbourne heroes Cash Savage & The Last Drinks supported by rising rockstars Full Moon Flower Band, Kiwat Kennell and Erica Avenue.

This free, family-friendly community event is supported by PBS 106.7FM and bites from local vendors, to create the perfect day out for friends, family and anyone who loves live music. 

The perfect warm-up for your festive evening celebrations - End of the Line Frankston is part of ALWAYS LIVE, a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.

Check out all the details on the Always Live website: https://www.alwayslive.com.au/program/eotl-frankston 

Follow Always Live on socials: Facebook and Instagram 

In 2024, End of the Line Frankston coincides with Frankston's Christmas Festival - Melbourne's longest running Christmas Festival. Free entertainment, markets, ugly Christmas Sweater portraits and fireworks are just the start of the fun. Read all about it here. 

Read more about Frankston's Christmas Festival

Save the date for Frankston's Christmas Festival 2025

Saturday 29 November 2025

A Melbourne Christmas event that signals the start of the festive season, Frankston's Christmas Festival beckons families, couples and friends of all ages, from near and far, to join together to celebrate the season their way. Each year the event gets bigger, more colourful, more playful and more memorable. Make sure you are there in 2025. 

Want to be the first to know what's planned, get exclusive offers and opportunities to enjoy more of the festival? 

Then make sure you are following Frankston's Christmas Festival on Facebook, and on Instagram. 

And join the Festival Fan Club for updates direct to your inbox (we'll only email you about the Festival, we promise!)

Check out the 2024 Festival highlights video below and we'll see you at Frankston's Christmas Festival - Saturday 29 November 2025

If you are a food or drink business wanting to express your interest in being at the 2025 event click here and join the supplier database

Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Festival? Chat to Carolyn Smith, Council's Head of Festivals and Major Events via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

See Santa in our Official Christmas Parade

Official Christmas Parade, proudly presented by Barry Plant Frankston
6pm, Young Street 

This year we are relaunching the official Christmas Street Parade with a burst of colour, and flair as our brightest and most excited community groups, dance troupes, roving performers, emergency services and sporting talents put on a moving show through the festival site.

This year this heartwarming procession will feature over 250 participants including Barry Plant Frankston, Frankston City Mayor, Cr Kris Bolam, SES Frankston, Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club, Victoria Police, Rotary Peninsula 2.0, South Sea Roller Derby League, Stilt Divas, Leawarra Calisthenics Club, Baden Powell Park Scouts, Frankston Toy Library, BAM Arts Inc, Dynamite Dance Centre, Roving Candy Canes, Hoop Army, Frankston District Netball Association, Elf on the Shelf and Gingerbread Man, Peninsula Autism Friendship Group, Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, Elves, Frankston Fire Brigade, Mrs Claus and last, but certainly not least SANTA!

All the colour and movement will be led by the Itchy Feet Pep Band, bringing all the upbeat Christmas tunes. If you love a Christmas parade, especially one with Santa you won't want to miss out on this. 

Starting at the corner of High and Young Street at 6pm and the parade will travel towards Davey Street marking the start of the City's Christmas festivities.   

Read more about what's happening at Frankston's Christmas Festival

European Christmas Village Precinct

4.30-9.30pm 
Young Street Carpark

New in 2024 - European Christmas Village  

Make sure the European Christmas Village in the Young Street carpark is one of your first stops on the night.

Featuring scenes straight out of a holiday storybook, think European-inspired, handcrafted, and unique items as well as tasty treats warming your heart and taste buds, dressed with string lights and festive sounds.

Choose from a range of gourmet delicacy's from around the globe including Arancini, Proffertjes, coffee, Bruschetta and Churros to name a few. Find the full list of over 10 tasteful delights here. 

This bustling village will also be home to makers, bakers, artisans and creators showcasing handcrafted scents, chocolates, baked goods, glassware and crystals. 

Featured retail stores include; Semla The Bakery (Swedish), Butterken Bakery (German), The Sewing Bee Cafe, Edelglas, Yia Yias Glyka (Greek), Chocolate Well and Doublescent (candles).  

Be entertained by The Christmas Gypsies from 5.30-8.30pm, as Ernie Gruner (Violin, mandolin, vocals) and Phil Carroll (accordion, vocals, ney ) play Gypsy, Klezmer, Turkish, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music which range from soulful to wild creating a memorable European Christmas vibe for the festival.

Enjoy the blend of culture and offerings, all at the European Christmas Village. 

Kids' Rides Zone, proudly presented by Gumbuya World Theme Park

In the back carpark, the Kids’ Rides Zone is proudly presented by Gumbuya World Theme Park, and has been carefully curated for our smallest festival friends. These rides will have our little thrill seekers diving, ducking, sliding, and swinging to their hearts content. 

Dragon Coaster - Children 90cm - 110cm tall must be accompanied by an adult. Children taller than 110cm can ride unaccompanied

Chair-o-plane - Children under 100cm must wear a seatbelt

Teacups - Children under 90cm must ride with an adult

Jurassic Fun Factory - Children under 3 years must be accompanied by an adult

Skyflyer - Minimum height 122cm to ride

Rides tickets: Bulk buy tokens and save!
1 Token = $4
Purchase 13 Tokens for $50 Save $2!
Purchase 30 Tokens for $100, save $20!
Bulk buy tokens available online or at the event! Single tokens can be purchased at the event.

*Please note: All you can ride wristbands will not be available at Frankston's Christmas Festival. 

More rides are available in the Christmas Carnival Precinct, in the car park between Tasman Meats and Young Street Medical on Young Street.