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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

Open, Enclose by Shayle Flesser

Open, Enclose launches at Emma Street Studio this October!

Oct 30-31

Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2027 Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship

Applications close Jan 10, 2027

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular

Oct 31

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.

Nov 3

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour

Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Haig Rd. Bistro

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist

Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at The Prince Consort

Nov 3

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred

Don Juan & Manfred

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 30-Nov 1

An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors

This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November

What's On in November 2026

HOT TICKET

Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!

Into The Woods

HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular with trick-or-treating, a spooky disco, free face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun

Halloween Spooktacular

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

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