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Christmas in Brisbane

Join us for a festive Christmas in Brisbane with plenty of free and low-cost activities perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

Brisbane comes alive this December with plenty of free and low-cost Christmas festivities ideal for the whole family.

Join us for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree, sing along to your favourite Christmas tunes at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols or drop by the Queen Street Mall for pop-up entertainment and roving performances. Discover all Brisbane has to offer this festive season. For more information about Christmas in the heart of Brisbane, visit the Visit Brisbane website.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our blog Free things to do to celebrate Christmas in Brisbane.

If you have tickets to the now sold out Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties, be sure to check the show schedule and download your program.

Featured events

Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols

Join us for Brisbane's biggest Christmas party on Saturday 6 December. Hosted at Riverstage, with a simultaneous livestream event at Roma Street Parkland.

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A man dressed as Santa stands on a stage and waves to the crowd. Next to him, a woman sings and a man smiles at the crowd.

City Hall Lights

City Hall is transformed into a festive display of sight, sound and storytelling. Every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight, from 5-24 December.

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Couple at King George Square watching City Hall Lights.

Brisbane City Christmas Tree

Brisbane City's iconic 22m Christmas tree stands as one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, continuing a cherished tradition dating back to the 1950s. Bring your family, snap a photo and admire this magnificent tree, on display in King George Square from 28 November until early January.

Join Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Friday 28 November, officially kicking off the Christmas in Brisbane festivities!

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