Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the best of the season in Brisbane with our holiday event guide. Whether you've called Brisbane home for years or just for the holidays, this guide ensures a joyful experience.
This festive season, Brisbane lights up with the colourful Christmas Celebrations, featuring dazzling displays and live entertainment across the city. Unique in its offerings, the Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of films from talented filmmakers, providing a cinematic treat for all. And the Christmas Fireworks is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it transforms the night sky into a stunning spectacle of light and sound. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Contact information and details below.
Unique blend of local produce, art, and camel rides.
Summer Land Camels Christmas Market offers a boutique country market with locally grown produce, art, Christmas gifts, live music, and a wine lounge. Enjoy camel rides and farm tours amidst a festive atmosphere.
Where: Harrisville | More Info: Summer Land Camels Christmas Market
Unique blend of local food, artisan stalls, and festive entertainment.
The Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets offer a delightful evening of local food, artisan stalls, and live entertainment. Enjoy browsing through bespoke arts and crafts, local fashion, and artisan provisions. The event features a visit from Santa, roving entertainment, and a large grassy area perfect for picnics.
Where: Beenleigh | More Info: Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets
Local artisans and seasonal treats in a charming Brisbane setting.
Heritage Lanes Christmas Pop-Up Market offers a vibrant shopping experience with local artisans, unique gifts, and seasonal treats in a charming Brisbane setting.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Heritage Lanes Christmas Pop-Up Market
Local shopping and dining under the iconic metal structure of Newstead's social hub.
Gasworks Plaza Christmas Markets feature a variety of stalls offering fashion, art, homewares, skincare, plants, and ceramics, surrounded by Brisbane's great foodie spots.
Where: Newstead | More Info: Gasworks Plaza Christmas Markets
Unique blend of festive fun and holiday activities.
The Sandstone Point Hotel Christmas Carnival is a vibrant celebration featuring Christmas markets, live music, kids' rides, and delicious food stalls. Enjoy new Christmas crafts, a cookie decorating station, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Parade. The event culminates in a not-so-silent night filled with favourite Christmas carols and fireworks.
Where: Sandstone Point | More Info: Sandstone Point Hotel Christmas Carnival
Spectacular live performances and visual effects.
Join Hillsong Church for a vibrant Christmas celebration featuring live songs, stunning visual effects, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Christmas Fireworks
Family-friendly holiday activities onboard a festive cruise ship.
Celebrate Christmas on a Princess cruise with festive decorations, holiday activities, and special events like the Christmas tree lighting, Yuletide Carolers, and a visit from Santa. Enjoy family-friendly activities, including a gingerbread house-making contest and holiday movie nights.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Christmas-themed River Cruise
Accessible entertainment with Auslan interpretation and tactile tours.
Join Queensland's first lady of song, Naomi Price, for a dazzling evening of high kicks, high notes, and hijinks at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols. This world-class event features breathtaking all-Australian superstars and is proudly accessible with Auslan interpretation, audio description, tactile tours, and more.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Carols by Candlelight at Riverstage
Celebrating Asia Pacific cinema with a focus on independent filmmakers.
The Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival showcases the best of Asia Pacific cinema, featuring a diverse array of films, including features, shorts, and documentaries, alongside Q&A sessions with world-class filmmakers.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival
Comprehensive vegan food and shopping experience with guest speakers and cooking demos.
The Brisbane Vegan Expo is a two-day event featuring a variety of vegan food, shopping, guest speakers, and cooking demonstrations. It aims to showcase plant-based options and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Vegan Festival
High tea served in a heritage setting with live classical music.
Indulge in a selection of delicacies prepared onsite by Parliamentary chefs, accompanied by live classical music in Queensland's premier heritage building.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: High Tea Party
Elegant Grand Ballroom with gourmet festive dishes.
Celebrate Christmas at Stamford Plaza Brisbane with a grand festive spread in the elegant Grand Ballroom, featuring gourmet dishes that capture the essence of the season.
Where: Brisbane | More Info: Christmas Celebrations
