'Tis the Season: Supremely Festive Things to Do This Christmas in Brisbane

Spend December drinking gingerbread cocktails, catching Christmas flicks under the stars, peering at dazzling light shows and browsing oh-so-many markets.
Sarah Ward
Published on December 03, 2024
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    The Enchanted Garden

    Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024

    Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

    See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.

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    Festive High Tea

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024

    Living Room Bar, Brisbane City

    'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.

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    Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt

    Fri, 8 Nov 2024 - Thu, 2 Jan 2025

    Victoria Park Putt Putt, Herston

    It's time to celebrate Christmas with mini golf: Victoria Park's festive putt putt is back for another year, complete with boozy slushies.

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    The Nutcracker — Queensland Ballet

    Fri, 13 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec 2024

    QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

    Queensland Ballet's seasonal tradition is back for another year, complete with sentient toys and dancing snowflakes.

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    South Bank Openair Christmas Cinema

    Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane

    Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.

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    Gin-gle Bar at Riverbar & Kitchen

    Sat, 30 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2024

    Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

    In 2024, Christmas in Brisbane means gin and limoncello soft serve, gingerbread cocktails and gin-cured salmon bruschetta, all by the river.

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    Christmas in Brisbane

    Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.

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    The Collective Christmas Markets at South Bank

    Fri, 13 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    If there's one place in Brisbane to turn Christmas shopping into a festive dream each December, it's South Bank.

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    Sono Lumo — Festive Nights of Sound & Light

    Thu, 5 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024

    Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Brisbane City

    Dazzling lights, a DJ-spun soundtrack, food and drink pop-ups: that's how the Queen’s Wharf precinct is celebrating Christmas.

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    Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics

    Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024 

    Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm

    Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.

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    Christmas Actually — The Little Red Company

    Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.

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    QAGOMA Store Christmas Design Market

    Sat, 7 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Shop for creative Christmas gifts at QAGOMA, with more than 80 stalls selling design-led wares.

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    Second Life Markets: Brisbane Christmas Edition

    Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024

    Superordinary, Hamilton

    Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from local sellers and designers for festive gifts at this two-day market at Superordinary.

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    Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets

    Sat, 7 Dec, 2024

    Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah

    Browse your way through festive stalls under fairy lights — then stop at the North Pole-themed bar.

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    Brisbane Twilight Christmas Market

    Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

    King George Square, Brisbane

    One of Brisbane's beloved annual Christmas traditions returns: a big festive market in the middle of King George Square.

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    Portside Wharf Christmas Markets

    Sat, 7 Dec, 2024

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Hamilton's riverside markets are returning for the festive season, ready to help you nab gifts for your loved ones and yourself.

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    Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets

    Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

    Redcliffe Markets, Redcliffe

    Spend a Saturday evening shopping your way around the Redcliffe jetty (and busting out your best ugly Christmas t-shirt) this festive season.

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    The Handmade Christmas Markets

    Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

    Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

    This Brisbane market staple gets seasonal so that you can support local artisans and give your loved ones festive gifts that've been made by hand.

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    West End Christmas Twilight Markets

    Fri, 6 Dec, 2024

    The West End Markets, West End

    West End's regular markets are getting festive for one big — and jolly — Friday night with 150-plus stalls.

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    Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets Christmas Twilight Market

    Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

    The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise

    Get festive with a view this silly season at this twilight Gold Coast market by the beach.

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