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Organising your next Friendsmas celebration is as easy as picking a date, finding fun Christmas party ideas that you can all do as a group and adding drinks or dinner to the mix. A fun theme never goes astray either!
Your Christmas activity should be the star of the show—this is where new memories (and keepsakes) are made and where the holiday spirit really comes alive. From cocktail making to sewing and embroidery, these Christmas ideas cover all kinds of vibes, so you and your crew are sure to find the right fit.
Read on to celebrate Friendsmas in style and make memories in 2026 with these fun Christmas ideas for friends!
Friendsmas ideas in Sydney
Sydney in December is buzzing with festive energy, and there’s no better excuse to get the crew together than a Friendsmas party. Here are three ways to turn a simple catch-up into a night (or day) you’ll still be talking about next year.
Make your own festive bling
Make your own festive accessories in this polymer clay earring workshop in Surry Hills! You and your friends will shape, cut and bake clay into quirky and colorful designs that make one-of-a-kind earrings. Go matching for a super cute Friendsmas idea for the gals.
Why it’s fun: It’s something a little different and everyone leaves with earrings that double as keepsakes and the memory of a creative afternoon full of laughs.
Keep the party going: Head to nearby Surry Hills institution, The Clock Hotel for some afternoon drinks and a hearty Christmas lunch.
Pizza party on the harbour
Ditch the boring dinner booking and get hands-on with a pizza-making class at King Street Wharf. Toss the dough, add your favourite toppings and then sit down together to enjoy the feast.
Why it’s fun: It’s interactive, messy in the best way, and ends with everyone sharing a meal you actually made yourselves.
Keep the party going: Stroll Darling Harbour’s waterfront, grab a nightcap at a nearby bar or get some ice cream and sit by the water.
Cocktails with an Aussie twist
Swap the standard spritz for something unique at a native cocktail-making class in Alexandria. You’ll learn to shake and stir drinks infused with Aussie botanicals like lemon myrtle and wattleseed for boozy delights you’ve never tasted before.
Why it’s fun: It’s cocktails! Expect new flavours, plenty of toasts and lots of laughs.
Keep the party going: Pair your drinks with dinner at Al Aseel for a sumptuous Lebanese feast with food made for sharing.
Celebrate Christmas with friends in Melbourne
Melbourne is the perfect playground for a fun Friendsmas with no shortage of creative activities on offer alongside the trendiest bars and restaurants.
Glow-in-the-dark paint and sip
Skip the usual pub drinks and get artsy in a paint-and-sip class in Port Melbourne where UV lights add an exciting vibe and bring your artwork to life.
Why it’s fun: Laughter, creativity and BYO drinks make this class a festive favourite. Your glowing masterpieces double as hilarious (or impressive) keepsakes.
Keep the party going: Grab an early dinner at The Tipsy Cow and enjoy cocktails and tapas in the beer garden.
Coffee, cake and clay
Combine caffeine, sweets and creativity at a coffee, cake and clay session in Sorrento. Mould your own clay creations while sipping your favourite coffee and nibbling on cake.
Why it’s fun: It’s relaxed, hands-on and perfect for chatting while creating. Plus, your handmade ceramics make for extra thoughtful Friendsmas gifts.
Keep the party going: Add the high tea option to your booking for $20pp to enjoy a fun Friendsmas high tea!
Hot tip: This class can also be private and mobile so you can have the teacher come to a venue of your choosing!
Deck the halls with native flair
Put a twist on the classic Christmas wreath at a native wreath-making workshop in Malvern East. Craft lush decorations with eucalyptus, banksia and other native favourites.
Why it’s fun: You and your friends will spend the afternoon playing with flowers and wrap up with a unique festive decoration.
Keep the party going: Snap pics for the ‘gram, then enjoy lunch or coffee at nearby Bimberio for classic cafe fare.
Explore more cool Christmas party ideas that everyone will love here.
Brisbane activities for Friendsmas celebrations
Brisbane isn’t lacking in sunshine, creativity and relaxed vibes when it comes to Friendsmas fun.
Get lit with candle-making
Make your own festive glow at a soy candle-making class in Tamborine Mountain. Mix scents, add botanicals, and create candles that smell like Christmas.
Why it’s fun: Everyone will walk away with a gorgeous keepsake and a little extra sparkle for their home. It’s relaxing, creative and perfect for catching up with the crew.
Keep the party going: Grab lunch at NaMoo Cafe for quaint vibes and Korean fusion cafe delicacies.
Create mini Christmas gardens
Bring tiny green worlds to life at an open terrarium workshop in Alderley. Cute mini gardens make for super cute Christmas gifts, and the class is casual enough for you and your friends to relax while you make.
Why it’s fun: It’s hands-on and low-pressure. Add tiny decorations for a Christmas twist and watch everyone’s personalities shine through.
Keep the party going: Start with a Friendsmas breakfast at BUTTER Cafe for simple but delightful food in an aesthetically palmy cafe described as having “Gold Coast vibes”.
Stitch and yap
Keep your hands busy at a boro and sashiko cushion cover workshop in Sumner Park. While your hands sew, your mind is free to wander and focus on the more important work of chatting with friends.
Why it’s fun: It’s a moment to chill out during the busy festive period and spend some quality time with your favourit people. Plus, cushions make great Christmas keepsakes or gifts.
Keep the party going: Keep spirits high with a pitstop at Lumbr Cafe for some seriously delicious eats.
Host Friendsmas at home with virtual or mobile activities
Not keen to wrangle everyone across the city? Friendsmas can be just as fun (and maybe even cosier) at home.
You could book a mobile workshop, where an expert brings the fun to your living room. Or go for a virtual class, perfect if your group is scattered across the country or you’d prefer a low-key Christmas activity with your friends at home. Of course, no at-home Friendsmas is complete without a themed dinner party. Go classic with a roast and trimmings, quirky with a Christmas taco night, or laid-back with a BYO dish potluck. Add matching outfits, festive playlists and maybe a Secret Santa swap, and you’ve got yourself a night to remember.
Friendsmas is all about good vibes, great company and memories you’ll be laughing about well into the new year. Whether you’re crafting wreaths in Melbourne, shaking cocktails in Sydney, or stitching cushions in Brisbane, these Christmas party ideas will bring your crew closer together and add a festive sparkle to 2026.
So grab your mates, pick an activity and let the Friendsmas festivities begin—because nothing says “holiday spirit” quite like celebrating with your chosen family.
