Brisbane Arcade Christmas Markets 2023

Maybe you were planning to do your Christmas shopping in the CBD this year, and had a stop at Brisbane Arcade on your agenda. Perhaps your present-buying strategy just involves seeing what's on offer in the Queen Street Mall — amid all the festive hustle and bustle, obviously.

For the fourth year in a row, there's an option that involves all of the above: the Brisbane Arcade Christmas Markets. That's when, for two big days, the Brisbane Arcade spills out onto the mall to fill it full of seasonal markets showcasing designer wares, fashion, gifts, accessories and other goodies (for your loved ones or for yourself).

In 2023, the QSM takeover is happening from 10am–6pm on Friday, December 8 and 10am–4pm on Saturday, December 9. So, you can stop by after work during late-night shopping or make a day of it.

The markets usually involve tunes — 'tis the season — and photo opportunities, and you can obviously still wander through the arcade to check out its latest festive decorations.