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Christmas Concerts, Events & Fun in Brisbane

2025

Updated: Nov 28, 2025

Brisbane is abuzz throughout the Christmas period with a myriad of festive events, concerts, ballet, shows, Santa train, dazzling lights, mini-golf, markets and fun activities. With so much to choose from, here's a round-up of the best:

Christmas Decorations Brisbane

The festive season is upon us, and The Prop House Collective's Christmas Decorations Brisbane is where you'll find all of the Christmas decor you'll ever need

Christmas at Brisbane Arcade

Brisbane’s oldest and most iconic shopping destination, Brisbane Arcade, has once again been transformed into a Christmas wonderland

Christmas in Brisbane

Get into the Christmas spirit this year with these must-do festive events and activities in Brisbane

The Nutcracker

Step into a world of sugar plums, rat kings, and sparkling crystals as Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition

The Enchanted Garden

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

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

Pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits, The Kransky Sisters are bringing their fabulously festive show back to Brisbane

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

Christmas Day Dining at The Star Brisbane

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other

Handel's Messiah

No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic

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

Home Alone In Concert

A true holiday favourite, Home Alone in Concert features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and entertaining score performed live to film

Christmas Putt Putt

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

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages hauled by historic diesel engines

City of Logan Christmas Carols

Crowd watching characters on stage Christmas Carols Logan

Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, the city’s biggest annual Christmas event

Christmas at Brisbane Quarter

This Christmas, Brisbane Quarter invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate the season in style.

Best Festive High Tea in Brisbane

Four of the best venues where you can enjoy a festive high tea in Brisbane, including one with a make-your-own gingerbread house

Christmas Day Lunch at The Westin Brisbane

This year, The Westin Ballroom is transforming for Brisbane’s most elevated Christmas Day Buffet

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

Until Jul 20

Rusalka

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

25 Jun - 4 Jul

Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch

Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch so come along to his show and take him down a peg

Jun 26

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with a brand-new whimsical production

Jun 26 - Jul 4

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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