Council's Festive Footpaths is a program where Brisbane residents can decorate their footpath and street trees during designated periods.
The Christmas theme period runs from 14 October 2022 to 15 January 2023.
Christmas in Brisbane
Brisbane comes alive this December with plenty of 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 South Bank Parklands for music, Christmas movies under the stars and more.
For more on Christmas specifically in the City and South Bank Parklands head to Visit Brisbane's website.
You might also like to check out our blog for Christmas event inspiration - 10 events to celebrate Christmas in Brisbane.
Find out what Brisbane has on offer this festive season.
Featured events
Christmas events
Plan for a fun holiday season by joining in on one of the many Christmas themed events happening around the City and suburbs.
Fri 25 Nov 2022 to Sun 8 Jan 2023
Free
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when Brisbane City’s iconic Christmas Tree emerges in King George Square. Standing tall at 22-metres, Brisbane City...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 10:30am
Free
Sanctuary String Quartet perform some of the most beloved classical themes used in hymns and for meditation over the last few hundred years. Composers from Bach...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 11:00am
Free
Enjoy Christmas-inspired pop-up performances and roaming entertainment in Queen Street Mall from 11am–3pm daily and 4.30–8.30pm during late night trade - so...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 2:00pm
Free
Drop into the Library and get creative with our free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years and their parents or carers.
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 4:00pm
The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols is Brisbane's premier annual Christmas event and returns in 2022 to spread joy to the world with a dazzling evening of high...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 4:00pm
Free
We love Christmas and we love sharing joy and hope with our community! So we thought, what better way to celebrate Christmas than to bring our community...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 4:00pm
Carols in the Park Mitchelton 2022 Live family entertainment on the big stage and activities for the children and of course a visit from Santa and a fireworks...
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 4:15pm
Free
Rotary Carols by Candlelight and Fireworks is a free outdoor event.
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 5:30pm
Free
Join the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds for a festive event at the Clubhouse Moorooka. You’ll hear some of your favourite Christmas pieces, movie feature...