- This is an alcohol-free event. No alcohol is permitted onsite.
- The Enchanted Garden event will be taking place at the same time as this event. Parts of the parkland may be closed for The Enchanted Garden. Your registration ticket for the livestream does not provide access to The Enchanted Garden event. However, the food precinct on Celebration Lawn will be open to all visitors.
- Traffic in and around Roma Street Parkland may be busier than usual. Plan your travel in advance and allow extra travel time.
Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols
Discover the magic of Christmas at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols, Riverstage.
The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols provides an evening of festive, world-class entertainment featuring some of Australia's most talented performers.
Held annually, the carols are hosted at Riverstage, Brisbane.
The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols proudly supports the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
Event details
Riverstage | Roma Street Parkland | Channel 9 broadcast
Riverstage
| Date | Saturday 6 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | Gates open at 4pm. Pre-show entertainment from 6pm. Show from 7-9pm. |
| Venue | Riverstage, City Botanic Gardens, 59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City |
| Cost | 13+ years - $7.50 5-12 years - $5 0-5 years - Free, but tickets required |
| Tickets | On sale from 10am on Tuesday 11 November 2025 via Ticketmaster. |
An official printed program will be available at the entry gates and from event volunteers at the venue.
Find specific venue information for the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols.
Simultaneous livesteam at Roma Street Parkland
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be live streamed by Channel 9 from Riverstage into Roma Street Parkland, allowing more visitors to share in the magic of this event.
Purchase a selection of sweet and savoury snacks from food trucks or pack a picnic basket and blanket and round up your family and friends for a night of Christmas singing and celebration under a starry Brisbane summer sky.
This event will feature pre-show entertainment, food trucks and a whole lot of family-friendly fun.
| Date | Saturday 6 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | Gates open from 4pm. Pre-show entertainment on from 5pm. Livestream from 7-9pm. |
| Venue | The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland. Entry via Wickham Terrace. |
| Cost | Free, but registrations are required. Registrations will open from Wednesday 12 November 2025. |
Find specific venue information for the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols livestream event in Roma Street Parkland.
Channel 9 broadcast
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be broadcast in full on Channel 9 and 9Now. We'll provide further details closer to the event.
Riverstage
Entry to this event will be via Gates 1 and 2.
You must have your tickets ready to be scanned on entry. If you do not have a valid ticket, you will not be permitted to enter Riverstage.
Read the entry conditions for Riverstage.
Seating
This event has general admission seating. You'll be sitting on the ground on a grassed slope.
You can bring the following items to sit on the ground.
You cannot bring:
Find more information on accessibility, wheelchair access, seating and facilities at Riverstage.
Riverstage's permitted and non-permitted items apply for this event, other than for the exceptions listed below.
In addition to the standard permitted items, you can also bring:
In addition to Riverstage's standard non-permitted items, you may not bring the following items to this event, unless specified as permitted above:
For further clarification on prohibited items or event-specific conditions of entry, email Riverstage.
Water
Water refill stations will be provided on site. Bring an empty reusable bottle (no glass).
Bar
A licensed bar will be available onsite. No alcohol can be brought into the venue and any alcohol will be confiscated upon entry by security.
Food vendors
A variety of food will be available to purchase at the event. We encourage contactless payment where possible.
BYO food
Permitted foods include:
- pre-packaged, non-commercial sandwiches, rolls or wraps
- chips, biscuits, crackers in soft packaging (no bigger than an A4 piece of paper)
- fruit, cheese, deli meats, crackers.
Note: no knives or metal cutlery are permitted to be brought into this venue.
This year’s event includes:
- Auslan interpretation
- audio description
- accessible viewing platform
- dedicated Auslan area.
Mobile and physical accessibility
Find out about the accessible viewing area, wheelchair access and using the Companion Card at Riverstage.
Wheelchair access for this event is through Gate 2.
Deaf and hard of hearing accessibility
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be Auslan interpreted. Additionally, all lyrics will be captioned on-screen.
There is a special area reserved for those requiring Auslan interpretation and their families. To book into this area, select the Auslan Area ticket type when purchasing your tickets via Ticketmaster. If purchasing multiple tickets and you wish to all sit together, you will need to ensure all tickets purchased are Auslan Area tickets. Only those with Auslan Area tickets will have access to this area.
Limited haptic vests to feel the music and vibrating wrist bands will be available at the event.
Blind and low vision accessibility
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be audio described. Audio description packs are available and can be booked after selecting your ticket type during the purchasing stage via Ticketmaster.
Find more information on the Riverstage page for:
- getting to and from Riverstage via public transport
- parking, including accessible parking
- cloakroom
- first aid
- bad weather policy
- passouts.
For any other venue-related enquries:
- email Council
- phone Riverstage on 07 3403 7921 during business hours.
Roma Street Parkland
Roma Street Parkland features a natural amphitheatre with tiered seating, providing great views for everyone.
If you plan to bring your own chair, we'd ask you to be mindful of sightlines so all visitors can enjoy the experience.
How to get there
Entry to the event is via the Wickham Terrace at Roma Street Parkland. The Amphitheatre is accessible via paved paths, though some areas include gentle slopes.
You're encouraged to travel to this event by walking, cycling, or public transport.
Roma Street Parkland is just a short walk from Roma Street Station, serviced by trains and buses from across Brisbane.
Nearby bus stops also provide easy connections from around the city.
For a smooth, stress-free journey, call TransLink on 13 12 30 or plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Parking at Roma Street Parkland is limited.
On-site parking is available off College Close, with additional metered spaces and disabled bays throughout the park.
King George Square Car Park and Cornerstone Parking on Parkland Boulevard are nearby car park alternatives.
If walking longer distances is difficult, organise to be dropped off:
- along Wickham Terrrace
- near The Garden Room
- near Celebration Vista.
The nearest taxi rank is at the Brisbane Coach Terminal.
Drivers can also drop off and pick up passengers on Parkland Boulevard, accessible via Wickham Terrace or Roma Street.
Use the Normanby Cycleway Link to ride all the way along Parkland Boulevard and then out onto Roma Street.
Once you’re in the Parkland, all pathways and roads are shared with pedestrians. Use caution when cycling.
