What's on in December 2023

in and around Brisbane

From Christmas concerts, carols, shows and markets to festive dining and summer blockbuster exhibitions, what's on in December 2023 in and around Brisbane:

Christmas in Brisbane
Christmas in Brisbane
Get into the Christmas spirit this year with these must-do festive events and activities in Brisbane
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Fairy Tales
Fairy Tales GOMA
Presented across the entire ground floor of GOMA, Fairy Tale re-tells the enduring folk stories of childhood
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas
A Cracker Kransky Christmas QPAC
Pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits - The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party back to town!
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Christmas at South Bank
From big stage shows, roving performers and high-energy singalongs, to live music & festive films, Christmas at South Bank is magical
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Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah , City Tabernacle Baptist Church
Embrace the true spirit of Christmas and revel in the splendor of Handel's Messiah with the Tabernacle Choir
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Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights Government House
Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display that's open to the public
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Joy To The World at White Christmas
White Christmas, Movie World
Experience a dazzling Christmas spectacular at Movie World with the biggest parade ever, enchanting precincts to explore and
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12 Cocktails of Christmas
12 Cocktails of Christmas MV Baroness
Set sail into Christmas in festive style on MV Baroness's 12 Cocktails of Christmas cruise including live entertainment
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Flamenco Vivo
Flamenco Vivo
Flamenco Vivo is one of the most vibrant and passionate performances you will experience live in a theatre
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City of Logan Christmas Carols
City of Logan Christmas Carols
Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, the city’s biggest annual Christmas event
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Grand Cru Champagne Dinner
Grand Cru Champagne Dinner – RSRV
This exquisite dining affair promises an unparalleled sensory experience, featuring a 5-course menu matched with
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Jingle
JINGLE
An all-ages singing, dancing, magic, circus & comedy Christmas show spectacular is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse
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Jurassic World by Brickman
Jurassic World by Brickman
An pre-historic adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making is coming to Queensland Museum, from Dec 8
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Buon Natale at Settimo
Buon Natale at Settimo
Savour the tastes of an Italian summer this festive season at Settimo, where the spirit of an Italian Christmas comes alive
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A Choral Christmas
A Choral Christmas
Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season with A Choral Christmas - a magical experience that bridges the past and present
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Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo features vendors with all things weird
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A Very Naughty Christmas
A Very Naughty Christmas
Brisbane's favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is back - and this year, the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit!
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AIDA
Aida, QPAC
This epic production of Verdi's Aida, with opulent costumes and dazzling digital sets, is a visual and musical feast
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Merry Mixology
Merry Mixology: A Boozy Christmas Cabaret
This Boozy Christmas Cabaret unfolds in four punchy ‘episodes’, each one paired with its own retro cocktail
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Christmas on Eat Street
Christmas on Eat Street
Get into the festive spirit at Eat Street Northshore, where they'll be celebrating Christmas through the streets, with fun for the entire family
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The Tallest Man on Earth
The Tallest Man on Earth
The Tallest Man On Earth – project of Swedish musician Kristian Matsson - will captivate audiences when he performs at
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Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols (Victoria Park)
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols
For the first time ever, the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be streamed live from Riverstage to Victoria Park for free
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12 Nights of Christmas Lights
12 Nights of Christmas Lights Westfield Chermside
Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will be transformed into a festive wonderland with magical neon-lit Xmas motifs & nightly performances
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Christmas at Topstroke
Topstroke by Oxley Golf Club
Get ready to jingle all the way because Christmas has arrived at TopStroke, with a festive-themed mini golf course
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Reception This Way
Reception this way, The Workshops Rail Museum
This nostalgic, new exhibition puts classic Aussie motels in the spotlight, now showing at
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Christmas Day at Rydges South Bank
Rydges South Bank
Spend a stress-free Christmas Day with family and friends at Rydges South Bank, with two fabulous festive offerings
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Christmas Putt Putt
Christmas Putt Putt Victoria Park
Victoria Park's mini-golf course has turned fantastically festive with a Christmas-themed putt putt game
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Festive High Tea
Festive High Tea W Brisbane
Celebrate Christmas in style this year with an indulgent Festive High Tea including a build-your-own gingerbread house
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Is That You, Ruthie?
Is That You, Ruthie? QPAC
Is That You, Ruthie? is a profound journey through a chapter of Australia's truth-telling history
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Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Enlist for this ultra-sparkling edition of Vintopia when Champagne Wars comes to Cloudland on Friday, December 15
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NYE Fireworks & Fun Cruise
MV Baroness New Year's Eve
Enjoy a New Year's Eve cruise on the Brisbane River aboard the MV Baroness with a front row view of the fireworks!
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The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden Brisbane
Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas, opening for 28 magical nights
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Christmas Day at The Island
Christmas Day The Island
Channel your inner Christmas cheer with a delicious Christmas Day feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise at The Island
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The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland
The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub Brisbane
This dazzling destination promises an unforgettable experience that's flamboyant, frivolous, and absolutely fabulous
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Christmas at Brisbane Arcade
Christmas in Brisbane Arcade
Brisbane Arcade is festooned with splendid Christmas decorations - an absolute festive must-see in Brisbane City
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KIDS
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo QUT Gardens Theatre
Children age 3+ and their adults will be dazzled with this monster of show when it returns to Brisbane in December
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12 Nights of Christmas Lights
12 Nights of Christmas Lights Westfield Chermside
Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will be transformed into a festive wonderland with magical neon-lit Xmas motifs & nightly performances
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The Smeds and The Smoos
The Smeds and The Smoos
Soar into space these school holidays with this joyful tale of star-crossed aliens, based on the award-winning picture book
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The 78-Storey Treehouse
The 78-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths' blockbuster 78-Storey Treehouse returns to the stage this summer, playing at QUT Gardens Theatre
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Christmas in the Village
Christmas in the Village
Celebrate Christmas at the Village - win prizes, send letters to Santa, make magical memories, and
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Granite Belt Christmas Farm
A magical year-round Christmas wonderland, with fresh Xmas trees, animals and a Christmas Village with
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MARKETS
Farm Gate to City Door Twilight Market
The Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct will transform into a twinkling wonderland with its Farm Gate to City Door Twilight Market
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QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
A fantastic showcase of Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods
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Brisbane Arcade's Christmas on the Mall
Brisbane Arcade
Brisbane Arcade’s Christmas on the Mall returns with its splendid outdoor Queen Street Mall festive marketplace
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BrisStyle Twilight Market
BrisStyle Twilight Market
Brisbane markets don’t get much better than the BrisStyle Twilight Market at King George Square
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Fish Lane Christmas Markets
Fish Lane Markets South Brisbane
Brisbane's boutique laneway market is popping up in time for Christmas in Fish Lane's leafy Town Square
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Handmade Craft Markets
Handmade Craft Markets, Meadowbrook Shopping Centre
The Handmade Craft Markets are back with an array of stalls featuring handcrafted goodies on Saturday, December 2
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Handel's Messiah , City Tabernacle Baptist Church

Handel's Messiah

Embrace the true spirit of Christmas with Handel's Messiah
Dec 9-10
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods
Dec 9-10

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre
Dec 9-10
Christmas Lights Government House

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year
Dec 9-14
Flamenco Vivo

Flamenco Vivo

Be transported to Spain with this vibrant & passionate performance
Dec 10
Merry Mixology: A Boozy Christmas Cabaret

Merry Mixology

A brand new, unique, and immersive holiday experience
Dec 10-22
12 Nights of Christmas Lights Westfield Chermside

12 Nights of Christmas Lights

Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will be transformed into a festive wonderland
Dec 14-23
Vintopia: Champagne Wars

Vintopia: Champagne Wars

A special, sparkling edition of Vintopia
Dec 15
A Choral Christmas

A Choral Christmas

Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season
Dec 16
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MUST DO

Christmas on Eat Street

Eat Street Northshore is getting into the spirit of Christmas this month with heaps of fun for the entire family
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SALE

Christmas Decorations 50% Off!

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City of Logan Christmas Carols

Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, and celebrate the magic and joy of the holiday season
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City of Logan Christmas Carols
THIS WEEKEND

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COMING UP

What's on in December in & around Brisbane

From concerts, Christmas shows and markets to festive dining and blockbuster summer exhibitions, what's on in December 2023 in and around Brisbane
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What's On in December 2023 around Brisbane
UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!
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Greek Islands on the Terrace
KIDS

December School Holiday Guide

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this December? From Christmas putt putt and nocturnal wildlife tours to fantastic kids shows & activities
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December School Holiday Guide 2023
MUST SEE

Government House Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back on at Government House with a spectacular display that is open to the public nightly for free
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Government House Christmas Lights
ESCAPE

The Brooklet

Experience the ultimate in luxury at the newest boutique accommodation in the Byron Bay Hinterland
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The Brooklet
FESTIVE FUN

Christmas Putt Putt

Get into the festive spirit with the whole family at Victoria Park's special Christmas-themed Putt Putt course
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Christmas Putt Putt
MUST SEE

The Sleeping Beauty

Enter the magical world of Ballet Theatre Queensland’s new production of The Sleeping Beauty in January
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The Sleeping Beauty
MUST GO

Bluesfest 2024

Marking its 35th anniversary with a five-day celebration of music, community and good vibes, headlined by Tom Jones & Jack Johnson
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Bluesfest 2024
Be transported to Spain for a night
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