Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols
Visitors gather on the grassed slope of Riverstage to watch a star-studded line-up of Australian talent perform Christmas classics and contemporary hits under the stars. The celebration includes joyful singalongs, family entertainment, swirling and flashing light displays, and fireworks. Onsite food vendors and a licensed bar offer refreshments throughout the evening.
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When
Tickets
Riverstage: 13+ years $8.50; 6–12 years $5; ages 0–5 free, but tickets are required. Free tickets for children aged 0–5 must be booked in the same transaction as at least one paying adult aged 13+. Up to 6 tickets may be purchased in one transaction. Roma Street Parkland livestream: free, no registration required. A person accompanying a person with a disability who requires attendant care support can enter Riverstage free with the Queensland Government Companion Card.
Hours
Riverstage: gates open at 4pm; pre-show entertainment from 5.30pm; show from 7-9pm. Roma Street Parkland livestream: gates open from 6pm; livestream from 7-9pm.
Food & Drink
At Riverstage, food vendors sell a variety of food and water refill stations are provided; permitted non-commercial snacks and sealed non-alcoholic drinks may also be brought in, but alcohol is prohibited.
Parking
Riverstage: no parking is available on site; nearby on-street disability parking and passenger loading zones can be found using Council maps. Roma Street Parkland: parking is limited; on-site parking is off College Close, with metered spaces and disabled bays throughout the park. King George Square Car Park and Wickham Terrace Car Park are nearby alternatives. Drop-off locations include Wickham Terrace, near The Garden Room and near Celebration Vista.
Accessibility
Features Gate 2 wheelchair access, an accessible viewing platform, a dedicated Auslan area, and bookable audio description.
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Tips & Advice
- Book Riverstage tickets as soon as sales open because the event sells out quickly; if tickets are unavailable, use the free livestream at Roma Street Parkland.
- Bring an empty reusable bottle to Riverstage for the water refill stations, and keep it free of glass.
- Pack a small blanket or cushion for Riverstage's grassed slope; chairs and elevated seating are not permitted.
- Use the permitted-food rules at Riverstage: bring only allowed homemade food or small soft-packaged snacks, and keep food bags no larger than A4.
- Allow extra travel time around Roma Street Parkland, where traffic may be busier than usual during the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free simultaneous livestream at Roma Street Parkland; no registration is required.
- Children aged 0–5 can attend Riverstage free, but require a ticket booked with a paying adult aged 13 or older.
- Companion Card holders accompanying someone who requires attendant care support can enter Riverstage free.
- The show is Auslan interpreted, with a dedicated Auslan Area requiring its own ticket.
- Audio description is available with prior booking through Council.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the event suitable for?
The carols are for audiences of all ages. At Riverstage, children aged five and under still need a ticket, booked in the same transaction as a paying adult aged 13 or older.
Should I book Riverstage tickets ahead, and is there another way to attend if they sell out?
Riverstage tickets sell out quickly, so book when sales open. If you miss out, the simultaneous livestream at Roma Street Parkland is free and needs no registration.
What can I bring to Riverstage to sit on or eat?
You may bring a small blanket or cushion, including one with back support; chairs and elevated seating are not allowed. Homemade food and small, soft-packaged non-commercial snacks are permitted, subject to restrictions.
What food and drinks are available?
Riverstage has food vendors, water refill stations and a licensed bar. At the Roma Street Parkland livestream, food trucks sell sweet and savoury snacks, or you can bring a picnic.
What accessibility arrangements are available?
At Riverstage, wheelchair access is through Gate 2, with an accessible viewing platform for people with limited mobility. The show is Auslan interpreted with lyrics onscreen; an Auslan Area ticket is required for that area, and audio description is available with prior booking.
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