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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

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025

Jun 19-21

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026

Jun 19-28

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet

Jun 19 - Jul 18

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns

June 20-21

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery

Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community

Jun 21

Football for Fans

Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane

Jun 12- Jul 20

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25

25 Jun - 4 Jul

RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition

RACQ Motorfest

MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

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