Christmas in Brisbane
Brisbane comes alive this December with plenty of Christmas festivities ideal for the whole family.
Join us online 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.
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.
The personal safety of Brisbane residents and visitors is our top priority. Due to coronavirus, a number of events will require booking or have been turned into virtual events. If you're attending an event in person, please follow all venue and event guidelines and remember to practice social distancing.
Fri 6 Nov 2020 to Thu 31 Dec 2020
Victoria Park’s Christmas Putt Putt is coming back to town! Christmas this year has got us feeling extra Santa-mental as we are transforming the Putt Putt...
Tue 1 to Wed 30 Dec 2020
Free
Head to King George Square to see the Christmas tree. The tree is open to all and free to attend. Please observe social distancing and COVID-safe practices at...
Tue 1 Dec 2020, 1:00pm
Discover the symbolism behind the old tradition of making wreaths at Christmas time. Use fresh and dried native botanicals collected from Brisbane Botanic...
Tue 1 Dec 2020, 1:30pm
Booked out
**This session is booked out.** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Tue 1 Dec 2020, 5:00pm
The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at Brisbane City Hall with light...
Tue 1 Dec 2020 6:30pm
Free
Witness the magical moment the Brisbane’s towering 22m-tall Christmas tree’s twinkling lights are switched on via a live stream that families can enjoy from...
Wed 2 Dec 2020, 9:00am
Booked out
**This session is booked out.** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Wed 2 Dec 2020, 1:30pm
Booked out
**This session is booked out.** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Wed 2 Dec 2020, 5:00pm
The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at Brisbane City Hall with light...
Festive Footpaths
Council is trialling the Festive Footpaths program where Brisbane residents can decorate their footpath and street trees during designated periods.
The Christmas theme trial period runs from 1 December 2020 to 3 January 2021.
Christmas light bus tours
Due to the uncertain and constantly evolving COVID-19 environment, unfortunately the Christmas Lights bus tours will not be operating this year.