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.
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 may be virtual events. If you're attending an event in person, please follow all venue and event guidelines and remember to practice social distancing.
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 9:00am
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 11:00am
Free
Don’t miss daily pop-up performances and roving entertainment throughout the Queen Street Mall from 11am-3pm daily, plus 4:30pm-8:30pm during late-night trade.
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 11:00am
Free
Bring your favourite Christmas recipe to share old and new favourites with others. We will swap Christmas cooking tips and tricks over morning tea.
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 1:00pm
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 4:30pm
Free
Don’t miss daily pop-up performances and roving entertainment throughout the Queen Street Mall from 11am-3pm daily, plus 4:30pm-8:30pm during late-night trade.
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 5:00pm
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Wed 8 Dec 2021, 6:30pm
Booked out
***This event is booked out*** Brisbane's largest interactive lighting display and a new sensory experience with 8000sqm of breathtaking lighting mediums...
Thu 9 Dec 2021, 9:00am
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** The Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties are an annual tradition inviting Brisbane seniors to celebrate the festive season at...
Thu 9 Dec 2021, 11:00am
Free
Don’t miss daily pop-up performances and roving entertainment throughout the Queen Street Mall from 11am-3pm daily, plus 4:30pm-8:30pm during late-night trade.
Festive Footpaths
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 15 October 2021 to 16 January 2022.
Christmas light bus tours
Due to the uncertain and constantly evolving coronavirus environment, unfortunately the Christmas Lights bus tours will not be operating this year.