Christmas in Brisbane

Your guide to what's happening throughout Brisbane this Christmas!

Lighting of the Christmas Tree Presented by St. George Bank King George Square, Brisbane When? Friday 25th of November, 2016 Watch the magic of Christmas come alive as the lights flick on the Christmas tree for the first time during this Brisbane tradition. Enjoy carollers and free entertainment from 5:30pm.

Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular City Hall, Brisbane When? From the 9th of December, 2016 Head to the Brisbane City Hall each night until Christmas Eve and see the historic building beaming with Christmas light displays.

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols Riverstage, City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane When? Saturday 10th of December, 2016 This free and family-friendly event supports Mater Little Miracles and is a great time to join together with top Australian entertainers for a night of music and fun.

Enchanted Garden Spectacle Garden, Roma Street Parkland When? 9th to 18th December, 2016 Love a little magic? Bring the family to this spectacular lighting display where you can wander from one garden room to another! From 3:30 to 5:30pm families can participate in Bamboo Lantern making workshops, with the Enchanted Garden open from 6:30pm to 9pm.

Christmas Movies in the Park Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre, Brisbane When? 10th to 16th December, 2016 Enjoy an evening outdoors with FREE movies in the park each night! There will also be food trucks onsite from 5:30pm, with the movies screening at 7pm nightly.

Christmas Beach Cinema Streets Beach, South Bank Parklands When? 16th to 23rd December, 2016 Two movie sessions are held each evening, one at the family-friendly time of 6pm, the other a little later at 8pm.

South Bank’s Christmas Markets Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank Parklands, South Bank When? 16th to 23rd December, 2016 Each day from 11am to 10pm, the South Bank Christmas Markets presented by eatSouthBank will set-up stalls with Christmas gifts, delicious food and ornaments and more. Shop as you listen to the festive sounds of carollers and live music.

Christmas Fireworks Clem Jones Promenade, South Bank Parklands When? 20th to 23rd December, 2016 For 4 nights in the lead up to Christmas the night sky will be illuminated with a fantastic Christmas fireworks display. #christmasinbrisbane

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