'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.
If you hadn't noticed the tinsel, candy canes and Mimi's 'All I Want for Christmas' playing in every supermarket aisle everywhere, it's Christmas. These things may grind your gears slightly, but getting into the festive spirit doesn't necessarily mean singing along to Christmas carols surrounded by a nativity scene — in Brisbane it means making your own gingerbread houses, exploring mazes, saying cheers to festive cocktails, playing mini golf amid snowmen and more.
So, whether you're Christmas' biggest fan or don't celebrate the holiday, there's an event in December to get you all jolly and cheery — and, at the very least, full of delicious festive foods.
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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.