🎬 Christmas Outdoor Cinema: Naughty or Nice Edition
A four-night festive double-feature series celebrating the magic and mischief of Christmas
Price: Free (no booking required)
Category: Outdoor Cinema, Family, Cult Classics, Christmas
📅 Dates: 8 – 11 December 2025
⏰ Times: From 6:00 pm daily (Nice films), from 8:00 pm (Naughty films)
📍 Venue: Main Square, Fed Square
Themes: Christmas Films, Family-Friendly, Cult Classics, Holiday Chaos
Booking at Timeout recommended! Book online to reserve your table.
Christmas Outdoor Cinema at Fed Square – four nights of festive double features under the stars.
Introduction
Christmas Outdoor Cinema returns to Fed Square with a four-night program of festive double features – pairing wholesome family favourites (“Nice”) with cult Christmas chaos (“Naughty”). Whether you’re in the mood for heartwarming joy or gleeful mayhem, there’s a film for every kind of Christmas spirit.
Event Overview
Across four evenings, settle in with friends, family or your favourite film-loving mate for a cinematic mixed bag that swings from the cosy to the bizarre. Each night begins with a family-friendly Christmas hit, followed by a cheeky or off-beat classic under the night sky.
Expect Christmas cheer, Christmas fear, and everything in between.
Christmas Outdoor Cinema is presented by Fed Square and proudly supported by United Airlines.
Program
🎄 Monday 8 December – Christmas Chaos
Nice: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (2000)
6:00 pm | 1h 45m | PG
Jim Carrey stars as the world’s grumpiest green Christmas saboteur in this live-action take on Dr Seuss’s classic tale. When the Grinch plots to ruin Christmas in Whoville, young Cindy Lou Who reminds him what the season is really about.
Naughty: Gremlins (1984)
8:00 pm | 1h 46m | M
A Mogwai, three simple rules and complete festive mayhem. A cult Christmas horror-comedy that proves why you should always read the label before gifting a mysterious creature.
🎅 Tuesday 9 December – Santa Stories
Nice: Klaus (2019)
6:00 pm | 1h 36m | PG
An Oscar-nominated animated jewel about an unlikely friendship that sparks a new story of Santa Claus. Heartfelt, beautifully animated and adored by families worldwide.
Naughty: Krampus (2015)
8:00 pm | 1h 38m | M
When Christmas spirit disappears, Krampus comes calling. A dark comedy-horror where holiday traditions turn monstrous as a dysfunctional family battles ancient folklore.
🎁 Wednesday 10 December – Christmas Comedies
Nice: Elf (2003)
6:00 pm | 1h 37m | G
Will Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf brings wide-eyed joy to New York City in this modern classic about belonging, family and the world’s most enthusiastic elf.
Naughty: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1987)
8:00 pm | 1h 37m | M
Clark Griswold attempts the “perfect family Christmas”. Predictably, everything goes wrong. Light-strung chaos, slapstick disasters and holiday mayhem ensue.
⭐ Thursday 11 December – Heartwarming Holidays
Nice: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
6:00 pm | 2h 10m | PG
A timeless Christmas favourite about the profound impact one person can have on their community. James Stewart shines in Frank Capra’s beloved classic.
Naughty: The Holiday (2006)
8:20 pm | 2h 16m | M
A cosy rom-com that has become a modern Christmas staple. When two women swap homes for the holidays, they discover unexpected romance, fresh starts and festive warmth.
Why Attend
- Something for everyone: Family-friendly favourites and after-dark favourites in one place.
- Perfect summer nights: Watch movies outdoors in the heart of Melbourne.
- Free event: Bring mates, dates or the whole family.
- Unique double-feature format: “Nice” and “Naughty” options each night.
Fed Square Experience + Café Tie-In
Make an evening of it with food and drinks at Timeout Fed Square before or between screenings. We’re right beside Main Square with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for pre-movie dinner or a mid-double-bill stop.
- Pre-screening dinner: Arrive early and enjoy a full meal before the 6pm film.
- Between films: Grab drinks or desserts while the square resets.
- Post-screening wind-down: Relax with cocktails or coffee after the last film ends.
Quick Details
- What: Christmas Outdoor Cinema – Naughty or Nice Edition
- When: 8 – 11 December 2025, from 6:00 pm daily
- Where: Main Square, Fed Square
- Price: Free
- More Info: fedsquare.com/events/christmas-outdoor-cinema
Getting to Fed Square
Fed Square’s Main Square is easy to get to and well-connected to public transport:
- Train: Flinders Street Station is right across the road.
- Tram: Swanston St and Flinders St services stop directly at Fed Square (Free Tram Zone).
- Bus: Numerous services along Flinders Street and St Kilda Road.
- Walking/Cycling: Easy CBD access with dedicated paths and bike parking nearby.
Plan your journey with Public Transport Victoria.
Call to Action
Give us a call on 03 9671 3855 or book online to reserve your table.
From
The team at Timeout Federation Square
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