What's On This Christmas

Join us instore this Christmas for a premium Santa photo experience with our magical Christmas sets and real-life Santas at Adelaide Central Plaza, Bourke Street Mall Melbourne and QueensPlaza Brisbane. All bookings will receive their photo in a custom designed David Jones frame and each child will receive a special reindeer antler headband from Santa himself.

Sensitive Santa for children with sensory needs and Pawtraits (pet photography) also available. Photo package pricing starting at $30. Bookings essential.

In a Sydney exclusive, join us instore at our Sydney Flagship for a magical, multi-sensory experience like no other at Santa’s Workshop of Wonder this Christmas.In addition to our premium Santa photos, for the first time ever we will be offering VIP photo sessions with Santa including additional lifestyle photography, extended time, special entertainment and refreshments. There will also be Pawtraits (pet photography) and Sensitive Santa sessions for children with sensory needs.

As you adventure through the experience, collect a special David Jones Reindeer antler headband, take a selfie in the gift box and turn the cogs in the interactive workshop. Then write a letter to Santa at our dedicated station which will be hand delivered to Santa before your photo. Plus, don’t miss countless photo opportunities including a dedicated selfie room with our houndstooth dogs, before heading in to meet Santa in your own private photo room.

Our 185 Christmas is truly one to delight, don’t miss your chance to book now, spaces are limited. Bookings are available daily from 11 November to 24 December, with photo package pricing starting at $30. Bookings essential.

The iconic Christian Louboutin bar is coming to Australia. Take a break from your Christmas shopping for a glass of champagne or sweet treat at the Christian Louboutin Bar on level 7 of our Elizabeth Street, Flagship.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. As we celebrate the festive season, keep an eye out for Santa as he roams our Hay St Perth, Bondi Junction Sydney, Canberra and Pacific Fair Gold Coast stores. Be quick to grab a photo with him and be sure to get on his nice list.

Our magical Christmas instore entertainment will return this year, including much loved performers to add an extra special element to your Christmas shopping across November and December. Visit instore for your chance to see the:

Toy Solider Troupe
David Jones Belles
Nutcracker Ballerinas
Baubles
Roving Carollers
The Hounds
Musical entertainment includes our heritage pianos at Elizabeth Street Sydney and Bourke Street Melbourne. Other stores across Australian can enjoy DJs and other musical performers.

Children will experience the joy of Christmas with exclusive events and activities on Level 9 at our Elizabeth Street Flagship. From their very own adopted (toy) pup from Our Generation to interactive photo opportunities with Jellycat, join us instore to experience the magic of festive season.

Join us for an exclusive Hermès experience instore this festive season at our Elizabeth Street flagship store on the magnificent Level 7. From fragrance engraving for the perfect gift, to make up services to prepare you whatever the event, we're here to ensure your experience instore this Christmas is memorable.

This Christmas, the perfect gift is made even more special when personalised. From fragrance to leather goods, visit us at our Elizabeth Street Flagship to explore a selection of brands including YSL, Jo Malone London, Homebodii and Bellroy offering exclusive personalisation and embossing this Christmas. Often complimentary with your purchase. By Charlotte is also offering a bespoke photo printing service alongside their lockets.

The unveiling of the iconic Christmas windows at our Elizabeth Street store launches the magic and joy that is Christmas at David Jones. Inspired by the book The Twelve Dogs of Christmas, this year’s display promises to be a paw-some spectacle!

Join Australia's No.1 Luxury Single Malt Whisky, LARK, for an exclusive in-store tasting experience this holiday season. Find our LARK team on the Lower Ground level of the David Jones Elizabeth Street store in the afternoons from the 14th of December.
Thursday 14th 12:30pm-4:30pm
Friday 15th 1pm-7pm
Saturday 16th 1pm-5pm
Thursday 21st 12:30pm-4:30pm
Friday 22nd 1pm-7pm
Saturday 23rd 1pm-5pm

In partnership with Waterford and in a premiere release for our Brisbane Queensplaza store, experience the Waterford Bar this festive season serving champagne, cocktails and light refreshments. Take a break from your Christmas shopping on Level 3 of the store and enjoy this premium experience, with Waterford glassware on show.

Our favourite festive event returns for another year at Elizabeth Street Sydney. Don't miss reserving your ticket to High Tea With Santa, held on Level 7 for two select weekends in December.
Packed full of magical moments you will be treated to a high tea menu, an exclusive gift bag, a Christmas pantomime, crafts, painting and much more. Bookings essential. Tickets $60.

Discover the perfect Christmas gift in-store at our limited-edition Frank Green gifting hub and exclusive in-store DIY customisation pop-ups, located at the below locations:
Frank Green Gifting Hub: Lower Ground of our Elizabeth Street flagship, Sydney until 24th December.
Frank Green DIY Pop-ups at: Marion, Chermside, Hay Street, and Doncaster stores until 24th December.
Frank Green Bourke Street Mall Pop-up with $5 monogramming available from Monday 18th December - 23rd December. Located adjacent to the Gift Gallery on G Level.
Please Note, the $5 monogramming is available solely at our Bourke Street Mall for Frank Green purchases made on the day in-store from 18/12/23 - 23/12/23. (No returns on monogrammed items)

In the Roundhouse have popped up at Chatswood Chase and Bondi Junction with an exclusive edit of their range. Be sure to stop by and one of their team members can assist you with all your table styling needs! The team will be in store until 24 December 2023

The Waterford & Wedgewood cabin on Level 8 of our Elizabeth Street flagship will be offering specialised engraving instore (Thursday-Sunday) from the 23rd of November to the 23rd of December.

Personalise your Kinnon gifts with complimentary monogramming at David Jones Elizabeth Street Store & Bourke Street Mall during the following days & times until 23rd December 2023:
Bourke Street Mall, Ground Floor Gift Gallery:
Thursday & Friday 4pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
Elizabeth Street, Gift Gallery:
Thursday & Friday 4pm – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm

Head to Level 8 of our Elizabeth Street Flagship or Level 1 of the Bourke Street store to discover the David Jones Christmas Shop, brimming with all the decorations, trees, decor and crackers you need for a fabulously festive Christmas. Make sure you look out for unique personalisation activations and brand experiences as well.

This Christmas our iconic Christmas Choir will return instore at Elizabeth Street from the 12th to the 24th of December (excluding the 17th). Performances are live at 9.30am from 12-19th Dec (excluding 17th), 9am from 20-21st Dec and 8.30am from 22-24th Dec.

Find your perfect Christmas outfit in a complimentary styling experience held in our luxury suites. Book online and be inspired by a bespoke edit of the best fashion, shoes and accessories David Jones has to offer.