Ho, ho, ho! It's almost time for Christmas and we're super excited for all the fun and festivities that the city is bustling with. From baking ginger bread houses to decorating Christmas trees and attending a midnight mass — Hyderabad gets lit around this time. Here are a few activities to indulge in with your loved ones, so you don't miss out on the celebrations.
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Relish Christmas Cakes & Goodies
What's a Christmas celebration in Hyderabad without plum cakes and fruitcakes? Many local patisseries and homebakers are dishing out their share of Christmas specials like a boss, and yes, we'll share the list with you. Our pick? Tipi Bakery in Jubilee Hills makes mean pies, cheesecakes, plum and rum cakes that are soft, and oh-so-gooey. They run out of stock pretty fast (on a daily basis), so time it right.
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Google rating: 4.9/5
Timing: 12 PM - 11 PM
Contact: 073370 74442
Social handle: @tipibakery
Midnight Christmas Mass At A Church
The midnight mass on Christmas Eve is an affair you don't want to miss! Soak in the festive fervour at the many churches in the city where the celebrations are equally fantastic, right from St Mary’s Basilica in Secunderabad to Wesley Church in Ramkote that are done up with brightly lit lights and grand decorations. So, put on your best outfit, get your squad together, and have a gala time celebrating this festival.
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Google rating: 4.7/5
Timings: Starts at 10:30 PM
Watch A Christmas Special Movie
Some of us just want to get cosy and watch a movie and call it a Christmas celebration in Hyderabad. While Netflix has us covered, check out what the Sunset Cinema Club is upto. They host weekly movie screening and the concept is all about open-air movie watching experience. From classic hits and feel good movies, you might just get to catch your favorite holiday movie where you sit on bean bags, mattresses, tents and watch movies with your friends.
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Google rating: 4/5
Timings: 7 PM onwards
Contact: 022 4893 0438
Social handle: @clubsunsetcinema
Website: www.sunsetcinemaclub.in/hyderabad/events
Winter Fest At Ramoji Film City
If you want to do something fun and exciting with your family, Christmas season would be a good time to go to Ramoji Film City and experience the Winter Fest. What can you expect? Christmas carnival in Hyderabad, musical shows, DJ on wheels, food, drinks, arcade games and more. Ramoji Film City, which is themed to be the most fun place to begin with, gets decked up in everything Christmasy and cosy and it looks magical. Perfect for clicking lots of pictures and getting on the rides and going for exhibits, you can add that to their exclusive winter gala programs and have a unique experience.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM
Contact: 076598 76598
Social handle: @ramojifilmcity
Live Music At Hard Rock Cafe
Join your mates and head to Hard Rock Cafe in Knowledge City to turn up the Christmas night. DJ Ham, known for his high-energy sets, is going to set the stage buzzing with tunes and this event leans into holiday remixes, crowd-pleasing hits and the kind of bass that keeps the room moving past midnight. If DJ console > carols is your vibe, block your seat before it’s full.
When: 25 December, 9 PM
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Hitech City
Price: Free entry
Enjoy A Carnival Vibe With Joy Fest
This event is basically Hyderabad’s Christmas carnival turned up a notch – four days of pure festive chaos in the best way. What to expect? Classic cake-mixing ceremony, a full-on Santa parade, fashion shows for kids and young adults, talent showcases, and a bunch of interactive performances that won’t let the festive feel die down. Think of it as a giant holiday playground where you can wander, snack, shop, and cheer. And yes, fun for the full family.
When: 11 December - 14 December, 11 AM Onwards
Where: HMDA Grounds
Price: INR 99
Shop, Eat & Groove At Sunday Soul Sante
This Christmas edition flips the usual flea market vibe into a full-on festive fiesta. Expect over 200+ vendors dishing out handmade fashion, artsy home decor, quirky accessories, and unique gift finds, perfect for Christmas shopping (or self treats, why not). But there’s more than shopping. Your time here will be surrounded by live music gigs, food stalls dishing out everything from street snacks to indie gourmet bites, and a buzzing hangout vibe. Can you fill your Instagram feed? Absolutely! The decor is going to be on-theme.
When: 14 December, 10 AM
Where: Hitex Exhibition Center
Price: INR 200 onwards
