And so it was that Joseph and Mary wandered through many fancy halls and swanky hotels in Bethlehem, and they oohed and aahed at the prettiness, and admired the decor, and then after a while Mary spake: "Frankly, I mean this is nice and all, but I kinda prefer my accommodation up close and funky. Any chance we could glamp?"  

 

In 2026, A Swingin' Bella Christmas - that finger-snappin', toe-tappin' romp through traditional carols, modern favourites and specially-written original songs of the season, executed with airy panache by a horn-laden bevy of brilliant performers known throughout the civilised world as the Bella All-Star Band - leaps into a supremely fancy tent, smack bang in the middle of the Melbourne CBD: the Spiegel Haus!   

 

MCs Casey Bennetto & Geraldine Quinn (and special guests) will sing, dance and otherwise navigate the musical joys and sorrows of the season. Come join a tentful of carollers ripping into the classics - and also voyaging through some lesser-known parts of Christmas lore, but don't worry! It'll all make sense! 

 

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult