Four The Season: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Unveils Festive Delights Just in Time for Summer

Enjoy festive moments Four The Season in Sydney this Christmas. From Santa photos in the lobby to a grand tree-lighting ceremony, artisan Christmas Market stalls plus seasonal culinary creations, experience a world of festive delights this December at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.

Four Seasons Christmas Markets

This festive season the Hotel’s grand lobby will transform into a lively Christmas Market. Guests are invited to make use of a complimentary gift-wrapping station and peruse festive vendors offering delectable, sweet treats; think a roving candy-bar and soft-serve ice cream cart, plus artisan cakes and pastries perfect for those last-minute Christmas gifts.

On The Go Café, the Hotel’s lobby coffee spot, also has a slew of festive goodies for takeaway, including the 2024 Festive Yule Log crafted by newly appointed Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Blanc – an indulgent blend of milk chocolate mousse, tropical and dark chocolate crémeux, passionfruit gel and crunchy chocolate biscuit with almond croustillant. Designed in a gravity-defying sweeping shape inspired by a cresting wave, this festive creation is the ultimate blend of holiday cheer and summer-time sweetness.

Discover a #TasteOfFS with Luxurious Festive Dining

Whether gathering with friends and family, or visiting Sydney from afar, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney and Executive Chef Gaurav Bide invite diners to enjoy the tastes of the season with a robust offering of holiday dinners and culinary experiences.  

Kick off festivities with a classic American Thanksgiving Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar (Thursday, November 28, 2024, 6:00-10:00 pm, from AUD 120 per person), then continue the celebration throughout the season with a three-course Christmas Eve Dinner (Tuesday, December 24, from 5:30 pm, from AUD 140 per person), lavish Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner Buffets (Wednesday, December 25, lunch seatings 11:30 am – 1:30 pm and 1:45-4:00 pm, dinner from 5:30 pm, from AUD 320 per person), and a revitalising multi-course  Boxing Day Dinner (Thursday, December 26, from 5:30 pm, from AUD 140 per person).

Ring in the new year in style at Mode Kitchen & Bar with a luxurious New Year’s Eve Semi-Buffet Dinner (Tuesday, December 31, 2-hour seatings at 6:00 and 8:30 pm, from AUD 280 per person).

Alternatively, for those seeking a unique experience, New Year’s Eve at Grain Bar promises a delight: discover a Seafood & Sip Extravaganza (Tuesday, December 31, 1.5-hour seatings 6:00 and 8:00 pm, from AUD 180 per person) for a luxurious seafood buffet and captivating live entertainment before venturing out to experience the iconic Sydney fireworks display. Diners will also receive exclusive access to dance the night away after the fireworks display, with Grain Bar’s Afterglow Party (Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 12:00 midnight, AUD 50 per person)— enjoy beats from the live DJ while UV lights and vibrant glowsticks add to the vibes.

Festivities for the Whole Family

Family is at the heart of Four Seasons, and throughout the 2024 festive period the Hotel has something for children, and for the young at heart alike. Kick-off the festive season and join General Manager Kartik Kapoor and the Hotel team for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, (Wednesday, December 4 and Monday, December 23, 5:00 pm) for complimentary canapes, refreshments, and lively Christmas carols by the Australian Girls Choir.

Throughout December complete the Festive Passport challenge, visiting certain spaces and outlets throughout the Hotel to receive a Golden Ticket and go into the draw to win an incredible overnight stay in the opulent Two Bedroom Presidential Suite plus a slew of luxurious amenities.

Don’t forget to write Letters to Santa and send them in the lobby post-box too. The team are receiving replies from Santa and his elves at the North Pole daily.

And on Christmas Day, each year, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney receives a visit from the Big Man himself. Gather the entire family and capture the moment with a polaroid Sydney Santa Photo when Santa Claus arrives at the Hotel lobby, (Wednesday, December 25, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm).

A Touch of Holiday Cheer

Festive joy is about moments great and small, and guests this season are invited to infuse their stay with some holiday frivolity. Santa's little helpers can arrange an in-room surprise, for the feeling of a Christmas spent at home with some festive décor and an In-Room Christmas Tree (additional fees, terms and conditions apply).  

For the latest information on festive programming at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, contact the Hotel directly of view the Festive What’s On Guide.