Ten Supremely Festive Things to Do This Christmas in Brisbane

Parties, arcade dinners and music festival markets.

Sarah Ward
Published on December 19, 2017

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 parties, arcade dinners and music festivals. So whether you're Christmas' biggest fan or don't celebrate the holiday, there's an event this week to get you all jolly, cheery and, at the very least, full of delicious festive foods.

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A Very Netherworld Christmas

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

With games, gift-swapping, eggnog and a festive roast.

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Sunlit Sounds Festival

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017
Hilder Road State School, The Gap

Markets, music and getting merry on the night before the night before Christmas.

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A Very Laneway Christmas

Wed, 15 Nov - Sat, 23 Dec 2017
Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley

Shop, eat and enjoy live music as two Fortitude Valley laneways get festive.

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Christmas Beach Cinema 2017

Fri, 15 Dec - Sat, 23 Dec 2017
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

Pack a picnic, bring your beach towel and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood under the stars.

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Jet Black Cat Music Xmas and Top 10 Albums Party

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017
Jet Black Cat Music, West End

Celebrating the year in music.

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Christmas on Cribb 2017

Browse, buy and stop in at one of the three on-site pop-up bars.

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South Bank Christmas Markets 2017

Fri, 15 Dec - Sat, 23 Dec 2017
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

Turn your Christmas shopping into a festive dream.

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Best of 2017 Brightside Christmas Party

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017
The Brightside, Brisbane

'Tis the season.

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Fritzenberger Orphan's Christmas

Spend Christmas Eve devouring burgers, frites and beer.

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Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market 2017

Wed, 20 Dec, 2017
Old QUT Carseldine Campus, Carseldine

Trawling the mall isn't your only option when it comes to last-minute Christmas shopping.

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