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15 Top Christmas 2021 Events

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Updated: Nov 02, 2022

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From festive cabaret, classic Christmas theatre, Love Actually in concert and Christmas themed mini golf to the best Christmas markets and a popup Christmas bar with all the trimmings, 15 of the best festive things for adults in Brisbane, 2021:

A Christmas Carol

The magical, grand-in-scale production brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy, returns to QPAC's iconic Playhouse this weekend

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display and it's open to the public

Christmas Cinema

Christmas Cinema returns to South Bank this holiday season, down on the waterfront at River Quay

A Very Naughty Christmas

Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is back to tickle your tinsel and unwrap a few surprises at Twelfth Night Theatre

Love Actually In Concert

Experience the ultimate romantic comedy with live orchestra when Love Actually in Concert comes to town

Christmas Putt Putt

Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt has brought a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park

Best Christmas Markets

People walking past stalls at South Bank Christmas Markets

Here's some fantastic Christmas markets in and around Brisbane that you need to hit up this festive season

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the return of the much-loved Christmas Carols taking to Brisbane Riverstage

The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights

Brisbane's iconic City Hall is set to be swathed in a vibrant visual and audio display that can't be missed

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s most magical light experience, is lighting up Roma Street Parkland once again this festive season

Tinseltown

Brisbane is getting an enchanted pop-up Christmas-themed speakeasy with lots of tinsel, festive tunes & Christmas cocktails

Anastasia The Musical

The hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA arrives in Brisbane this September, bringing romance and adventure to QPAC

Sep 16 - Oct 18

Crafty Party

Museum of Brisbane’s much-loved Crafty Party series is back

17 Sep & 12 Nov

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

Scorched Earth is part crime-drama, part psychological thriller landing at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Sep 17-20

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with blooms, food and family fun.

Sep 18 - Oct 5

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.

Sep 18-20

Rock on Ice

Get ready to rock around the rink with Paradise Resort

From Sep 18

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone

Sep 19

Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane

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Sep 19 - Oct 5

Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.

Sep 19

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities

Flame BBQ & Music Festival

MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

THIS WEEKEND

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